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Creosote Council Responds to New York – New Jersey Legislation on Creosote-Treated Marine and Foundation Piling

Creosote Council Responds to New York – New Jersey Legislation on Creosote-Treated Marine and Foundation Piling

Sep 20, 2007 | Legislation

In the September/October 2007 issue of Crossties, the Railway Ties Association magazine, the Creosote Council responded to New York and New Jersey’s legislation prohibiting future installation of creosote-treated marine or foundation piling. “In July 2007, both New...

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