News from PCCA
PCCA Opposes FCC Overreach on Broadband
The Power & Communications Contractors Association (PCCA), along with the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) and the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE), has filed a Petition for Review against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding its Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination Order. This lawsuit joins several others challenging the FCC’s rule, which seeks to ensure “historically unserved and underserved communities throughout the nation have equal opportunity to receive high-speed broadband service comparable to that received by others." While intended to expand access to high-speed internet, this rule will only discourage businesses from participating in any federal initiative to close the digital divide.
Advocacy in Action: PCCA’s Push for Tax Relief Act in the Senate
On the evening of January 31, during PCCA's legislative fly-in to Capitol Hill, our members witnessed firsthand the impact of their advocacy for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024) when it passed the House. Despite the overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the Senate presents new challenges with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressing reservations.
PCCA Welcomes Waivers to the Buy America Build America Act
As a national trade association representing top broadband and power contractors and manufacturers, the Power & Communications Contractors Association (PCCA) recognizes the need to balance the objectives of domestic manufacturing with the practical needs of our industry's mission to provide broadband to all Americans. Accordingly, we strongly support the introduction of the Buy America Build America (BABA) waivers by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in February.
PCCA Advocates for Congressional Action Against DOL's Independent Contractor Classification Rule
The Power and Communications Contractors of America (PCCA), alongside the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and numerous other business advocacy organizations, signed a letter in support of Congressional Review Acts (CRA) H.J. Res 98 and/or S.J. Res 49. These CRAs would nullify the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) problematic Final Rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
PCCA 2024 Convention Presentations
The presentations from the 79th annual convention are available in the Members Only area of the PCCA website under the Education menu. (Login required.)
PCCA Journal - 2024 Q1 - Available
The latest edition of the PCCA Journal is in the mail but you can avoid the wait by reading it online.
Featured in this issue:The 2024 PCCA Fly-In, Creating Operational Excellence, PCCA Prepares for a Busy 2024, PCCA Supports Bipartisan Broadband Workforce Bill, DOL Announces Final Rule on Determining Independent Contractor Status ...and more.
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PCCA 2024 Convention News
Turtle Bay Resort, Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii
March 8-13, 2024
The 2024 PCCA Annual Convention is now sold out.
We have record attendance for the and due to ballroom capacity limits,
We have record attendance for the and due to ballroom capacity limits,
we will not be able to register any new attendees without another cancelling. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be added to the registration wait list.
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PCCA Supports House Committee Markup of PIPES Act of 2023
The Power & Communication Contractors Association (PCCA) issued the following statement on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s markup of the Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023 (H.R. 6494), which reauthorizes the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety programs for the next four years and provides a framework to advance the safety of energy infrastructure across the United States.
“PCCA applauds the Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act of 2023 approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on December 6, and we appreciate the bill’s call to encourage the use of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) mapping of critical underground infrastructure, including fiber optic installations, ” PCCA Chairman Ed Campbell said.
PCCA Supports Repeal of DOL Davis-Bacon Rule
PCCA and other construction & business associations sent a letter to Rep. Lloyd Smucker on October 27 supporting his resolution to repeal the U.S. Department of Labor final rule, Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations. The new rule and ongoing use of this flawed policy will increase the burden to contractors and taxpayers with anti-competitive red tape and inflated construction costs.
Nulca Commits to Its Role in Reducing Damages by 50% Over Five Years
Nulca, the leader in the accreditation of underground utility locating training, has announced its commitment to answering the call of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) in its annual DIRT Report, released September 21, 2023, for “unprecedented collaboration…, with each stakeholder group taking ownership and committing to necessary improvements…if we are to meet the goal of reducing damages by 50% over the next five years.”
PCCA Journal - 2023 Q3 - Available
The latest edition of the PCCA Journal is in the mail but you can avoid the wait by reading it online.
Featured in this issue: PCCA/CGA Keep Pushing on Damage Prevention, FCC Chair Calls for 100% Access to Affordable Broadband, we look at the Mid-Year meeting in Dana Point
...and more.
The PCCA Journal is portable and optimized for reading on your phone or tablet.
PCCA 2023 Mid-Year Review
Photos and Presentations
Photos and supporting materials for meeting presentations from the 2023 Mid-Year meeting are now available under the Members Only menu of the PCCA website. Look for the Education link after you've logged in.
The meeting brochure and schedule are also available for review.
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