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Military Installation Real Property and Services: Proposed Legislation in the 111th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 4, 2009

The Secretary is required to notify Congress of a prospective conveyance and wait for a period of between 14 and 60 days before entering into an agreement. … Section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)7 generally requires contaminated federal property to be cleaned up prior to transfer out of federal

Federal Statutes: What They Are and Where to Find Them

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 21, 2012

Many statutes (for example, the Social Security Act and the Clean Air Act) are published and updated both in the public law, as amended, version and in the United States Code. … This report will be updated periodically.

Ethylene Dibromide: History, Health Effects, and Policy Questions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 3, 1984

Adverse reproductive effects in mice were observed at doses as small as 20 ppm in air to which the mice were exposed, ~umorigenesis was observed in rats breathing 10 ppm EDB in air. … What requirements exist in the Federal Ineecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act with regard to monitoring?

Reorganization of the House of Representatives: Modern Reform Efforts

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 20, 2003

air, clean water, solid waste, and noise pollution. … Clean air and drinking water; noise; solid waste and toxic substances (from Interstate Foreign Commerce). Clean water (from Public Works).

Proposed Reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in the 112th Congress: S. 847 Compared with Current Law

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 25, 2011

(5 U.S.C. 553) for notice and comment rulemaking. … S. 847 Extension of the notice period TSCA 5(c) [15 U.S.C. 2604(c)] authorizes EPA to extend the period between notice and manufacture for additional periods of up to a total of 90 days “for good cause

Superfund Cleanup Standards Reconsidered

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 2, 1997

Federal environmental laws cited in CERCLA include: the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries … Act, and the Solid Waste Disposal Act.

Flooding in Pakistan: Overview and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 18, 2010

Little clean drinking water was available for many of the people who were affected and remains a problem today. … WFP is transporting food by mule and air transport (primarily helicopter) to inaccessible populations.

Advances in Satellite Methane Emissions Measurement

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Feb 13, 2025

Background on Methane Emissions Methane has a global warming potential 27-30 times greater than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period. … Regulatory and Policy Context Under the authority of Section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), the U.S.

Judicial Opinions of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 23, 2018

a process for coordinating their consideration of certain Clean Water Act mining permits. … Council 467 U.S. 837 (1984)  CAA – Clean Air Act  CFPB – Consumer Financial Protection Bureau  CIA – Central Intelligence Agency  DHS – Department of Homeland Security  Dodd-Frank Act –

Foreign Assistance Act of 1961: Authorizations and Corresponding Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 18, 2023

after that period), but programs are continued through appropriations.3 Other Authorizations A few programs are established outside the statutory framework of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and … established International Clean Energy Foundation (§927).

Federal Brownfields Program: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Jul 31, 2026

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act In 2021, IIJA provided emergency supplemental appropriations totaling $1.5 billion over a fiveyear period for the Brownfields program. … , Toxic Substances Control Act, Clean Water Act, or Safe Drinking Water Act Generally excluded, but subject to exceptions on a site-by-site basis Sites subject to a corrective action permit or order

Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda): U.S. and International Response to Philippines Disaster

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 10, 2014

• H.R. 3771: Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act (Swalwell, 12/12/2013). … • S. 1821: Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act (Hirono, 12/12/13).

Infrastructure: Green Building Overview and Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 25, 2017

Quality,” Overviews and Factsheets, EPA, August 28, 2014, https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/inside-story-guide-indoor-air-quality. … Energy Star Energy Star is a voluntary labeling program established by EPA in 1992 under authority from the Clean Air Act. It is now a joint EPA/DOE program.

Pennsylvania Emergency Management and Homeland Security Statutory Authorities Summarized

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 23, 2004

State Council of Civil Defense: The council must, during a war between the United States and any foreign country, protect the civilian population and property during air raids. … The disaster emergency cannot exceed a seven day period unless continued or renewed by the governing body.

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2008 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 3, 2008

Some Members and state and local air pollution control officials have continued to express that even greater funds are needed for these grants, as a result of increasing Clean Air Act responsibilities … According to EPA, the President’s requested decrease for state and local air quality management grants was primarily because of the agency’s use of different authorities in the Clean Air Act to administer

COVID-19 and Access to Medical Products: Implications of Section 301 Tariffs

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 16, 2022

Trade Representative, “Request for Comments on the Possible Reinstatement of Certain Exclusions in the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer … Reinstating Previously Extended Tariff Exclusions Under the comment period and review announced in October 2021, importers and interested parties—including law firms and trade associations—could submit

World Trade Organization (WTO) Decisions and Their Effect in U.S. Law

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 26, 2012

Note also RESTATEMENT (THIRD ) OF THE FOREIGN RELATIONS LAW OF THE UNITED STATES §111 comment h (1987). … the antidumping provision of the Clean Air Act and could thus consider the effect of the proposed rule on U.S. treaty obligations.

The Davis-Bacon Act: Issues and Legislation During the 109th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 31, 2006

The Clean Water Act and Prevailing Wage In 1961, Congress passed federal water quality legislation that would emerge as what is now popularly known as the Clean Water Act (CWA). … See also pp. 15 and 25. 47 Concerning the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act, see CRS Report RL33465, Clean Water Act Issues in the 109th Congress by Claudia Copeland; and CRS Report RL33549

Regulation of Plant-Based Pharmaceuticals

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 8, 2005

APHIS conducts a formal environmental assessment (EA) and has public comment periods before deciding whether to approve the petition. … It is only after years of field testing, scientific review of extensive data, and a public comment period that “non-regulated status” may be granted.

Appropriations for FY1999: Interior and Related Agencies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 29, 1998

The MMS extended its comment period on the valuation rule twice in July (7/9 - 7/24 and 7/24 - 7/31) to allow for additional industry and congressional input. … The Administration is requesting no new funding for the Clean Coal Technology Program. However, $14.9 million was allocated for administration of clean coal programs.