Modernise and improve federal buildings – USD10 billion Plugging oil and gas wells – USD16 billion Climate technology – USD35 billion Replacing every lead water service line in the US – USD45 billion Pandemic preparedness – USD30 billion*
*Not clear which pandemic this refers to. ‘Preparedness’ is too late for this one, so the assumption must be that more are expected. ACI is thankful for small mercies, though And yet strangely, ACI-NA welcomed this drop in the ocean with open arms, saying, “We support President Biden’s infrastructure plan and the USD25 billion he would devote to modernising America’s airport infrastructure.” (Even though almost half that amount airports will get will go towards federal buildings).