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Navy LPD-17 Amphibious Ship Procurement: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 9, 2012

Additionally, the shipyard has taken several steps to ensure pipe sections are maintained in a clean condition from fabrication in the pipe shop to installation on the ship including a new cleaning process … He compares it to the infamous Air Force tanker deal that sent an Air Force civilian and an industry executive to jail.

Westlands Drainage Settlement: A Primer

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 25, 2015

Reclamation would be allowed to enter into a water service contract for delivery of water to Lemoore Naval Air Station; 7. … Contrariwise, Congress could relieve Reclamation of its obligation under the San Luis Act to provide drainage by amending the act itself.

Selected Legal Tools for Maintaining Government Contractor Accountability

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 26, 2018

Water Act and Clean Air Act.166 In addition to generally being excluded from acquiring new contracts, contractors that are suspended or debarred also are generally prohibited from being hired as subcontractors … No. 115-232, 132 Stat. 1636 (Aug. 13, 2018)); Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7606 (2018). 167 48 C.F.R. §§ 9.405(b), 9.405-2 (2017). 168 Id. § 9.405-1(a). 169 Id. 170 Id. §§ 9.406-3 (debarment), 9.407-3 (suspension

Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (November 20–November 26, 2023)

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type LSB · Nov 27, 2023

Air Act (CAA). … Environmental Law: The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court’s finding that a riverbed excavation project violated the Clean Water Act (CWA) by adding riverbed materials to the water that were not previously

Turkey (Türkiye): Major Issues and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · Reports · Aug 20, 2026

Patriot air defense systems—one near Incirlik Air Base (which hosts U.S. forces), and one near the NATO air defense radar in eastern Turkey (to extend air defense coverage to all of Turkish territory)— … Air.

"Property Rights" Bills Take a Process Approach: H.R. 992 and H.R. 1534

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 24, 1998

CRS-10 the Clean Air Act, which limits judicial review of nationally applicable regulations under the act to the U.S. … (The district courts have jurisdiction over such claims independent of 29 Clean Air Act § 307(b); 42 U.S.C. § 7607(b).

U.S.-China Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 3, 2019

The value of U.S. goods imports from China was $540.4 billion over the same period, up 6.8% ($34.4 billion) from 2017. … -China Energy Collaboration,” https://www.energy.gov/ia/initiatives/uschina-clean-energy-research-center-cerc. See also U.S. Department of Energy, “U.S.

Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2016

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 17, 2016

as the doubling period established by the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. … Clean Air and Climate $116.5 $124.8 $107.7 $106.0 $116.5 Clean Air Allowance Trading Program NR 7.8 NR NR NR Climate Protection Program 8.0 8.1 8.0 8.0 8.0 Federal Support for Air Quality

Amtrak Profitability: An Analysis of Congressional Expectations at Amtrak's Creation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 26, 2002

Volpe claimed that “fast, clean, economical and safe trains” could attract enough riders to make a profit5; at the same time, he was drawing up a route system for Amtrak that was a great reduction from … For example, the comments of Representative Harley Staggers (West Virginia), chairman of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce (which was the authorizing committee for railroads), reflect the

Virginia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Statutory Authorities Summarized

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 27, 2004

Such an ordinance is limited in effect to six months after the attack or disaster, and must provide for the resumption of normal governmental authority at end of a six-month period (Va. … No liability is incurred for injuries sustained while rendering care or assistance during actual or threatened discharge of hazardous substances, or cleaning up, treating and disposing of hazardous waste

Defense Surplus Equipment Disposal, Including the Law Enforcement 1033 Program

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 5, 2014

Congressional Research Service 2 Defense Surplus Equipment Disposal, Including the Law Enforcement 1033 Program (EPA) Clear Air Act standards. … Air Act compliant, but had received the NSE.

Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 2, 2013

Elimination System permits for the discharge of pollutants in state waters (pursuant to Section 402 of the Clean Water Act); • The Bureau of Land Management—grant temporary use permits for portions of … After the public review period, the State Department issued a statement regarding the public comments and its response to those comments.143 The State Department stated that it received comments on a wide

Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 108th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 7, 2005

S. 366, S. 485, and H.R. 999 would have amended the Clean Air Act to direct EPA to reduce mercury emissions from electricity generating facilities. … Section 12 of S. 484 would have amended the Clean Air Act to evaluate public advisories concerning mercury-contaminated fish.

National Park System: What Do the Different Park Titles Signify?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 15, 2023

a national park would not inherently affect a unit’s classification under Clean Air Act requirements for the prevention of significant deterioration of air quality, absent other steps to pursue a new … Air Act regulations, see CRS In Focus IF10496, Protecting Clean Air in National Parks and Wilderness Areas, by James E.

Water Quality Issues in the 111th Congress: Oversight and Implementation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 11, 2011

as the Clean Water Act, or CWA. … Clean Water Act sec. 205(c)(3) (33 U.S.C. 1285(c)(3)).

Protection of Security-Related Information

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 27, 2006

Congressional Research Service 15 Protection of Security-Related Information Air Transportation Security Act of 1974 Sensitive Security Information (SSI) The law governing SSI originated with the Air … , 33 CFR part 6, or 33 U.S.C. 1221 et seq. related to maritime security; or (iii) Any comments, instructions, and implementing guidance pertaining thereto.

India’s Natural Gas: A Small Part of the Energy Mix

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 13, 2017

During the period of the 12th five-year plan, 2012-2017, India planned to continue relying on coal for the majority of its fuel to supply electrical power. … In 2009, the United States and India launched the Partnership to Advance Clean Energy (PACE) in order to accelerate low-carbon growth in India.30 As part of this program, the U.S.

Africa: U.S. Foreign Assistance Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 19, 2006

ADF does not station U.S. employees in overseas posts, but instead works through local-hires and periodic field visits. … France’s President Jacques Chirac announced on August 29, 2005, that France would propose a tax on air travel to fund additional aid to Africa.

Disaster Debris Management: Requirements, Challenges, and Federal Agency Roles

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 6, 2017

conditioners), and household hazardous waste(cleaning agents, pesticides, pool chemicals). … When clean, it can be chipped or ground up for re-use.

The National Ignition Facility: Management, Technical, and Other Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 8, 2001

In addition, budget constraints early in the project constrained the size of the laser building, limiting clean air flow below the levels needed.46 Further, because the infrastructure is to be completed … make it impossible for the laser bay to be a truly clean room.