In the United States, bid rigging is a felony criminal offense under Section 1 of the Sherman Act. Even so, bid rigging is still rampant in the construction industry, auto sale auctions, and foreclosed home auctions.In Canada, it is an indictable criminal offence under Section 47 of the Competition Act.id rigging almost always results in economic harm to the agency which is seeking the bids, and to the public, who ultimately bear the costs as taxpayers or consumers. Contents.
Coastal flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy ravaged the Jersey Shore in October 2012. The severity of a coastal flood is determined by several factors, including the strength, size, speed, and direction of the storm.
Highlights. 1  Photo A â500-Year Floodâ Could Happen Again Sooner Than You Think. Hereâs Why. 2  Photo How Hurricane Harvey Became So Destructive Scientists say warm waters and stagnant winds in the upper atmosphere built a monster of a storm. Whether climate change is to blame is less clear.