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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a Clean Air Act settlement with El Paso Midstream Group, LLC (El Paso) resolving violations at the Blue Bell Gas Plant.

The Western region of the United States experienced nearly 9 percent increase in total industry Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) in the first quarter of 2012.

Utah’s educated workforce, stable economy and business friendly environment continues to draw new, major business to the state.

Engineering News-Record (ENR) publishes annually its list of the Top 400 Contractors in the United States.

CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE:CBG) has been named to the FORTUNE 500 list of the largest U.S.-based companies for the fifth straight year.

KBS Real Estate Investment Trust III (KBS REIT III) has added another signature office building to its portfolio with the acquisition of Gateway Tech Center.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood joined local officials to break ground on a two-mile streetcar line that will connect South Salt Lake City to the city’s Sugar House Business District.

The Intermountain Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently recognized 22 different projects across the state for Excellence in Concrete.

Developer, CenterCal Properties, LLC, announced the opening of Café Zupas Restaurant, Panda Express, and Diamond Wireless, a premium Verizon Wireless retailer, all located north of the power center.