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The Medical Device Approval Process and Related Legislative Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 20, 2010

exportation to Cuba of medical devices and other products.76 The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454/S. 2998) and the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (S. 1733) each have … Sullivan. 77 For further information about clean air issues, see CRS Report R40145, Clean Air Issues in the 111th Congress, by James E.

Semiconductors and the Semiconductor Industry

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 19, 2023

For example, obtaining preconstruction and operating permits required under the Federal Clean Air Act can take 12 to 18 months.99 In addition, domestic fab construction projects that receive financial … Investments to be made over 10 years; in some cases higher amounts have been announced over a longer period.

Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Dec 4, 2025

A spokesperson for General Atomics, which makes the AAG, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. … Program Office Comments We provided a draft of this assessment to the program office for comment and incorporated its technical comments where appropriate.

U.S.-Russian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement: Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 11, 2011

Therefore, the agreement would enter into effect after a 30-day consultation period and a review period of 60 days of continuous session4 unless Congress enacted a joint resolution of disapproval. … -Russian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement: Issues for Congress would contribute to “the growth of clean, safe and secure nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.”

China's Maritime Territorial Claims: Implications for U.S. Interests

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 12, 2001

The rightist groups sometime act in response to heavy PRC ship traffic near the islands. Other times, they act without alleged PRC provocations. … During this period, the U.S.

Russia: Background and U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 21, 2017

Act, Title II). … Act (P.L. 109-353).

National Park Management and Recreation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 27, 2004

The National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 (Title VIII, P.L. 106-181, hereafter “Air Tour Act”) regulates commercial air tours at most other park units. … The FAA is assessing public comment on the proposal. Legislative Activity.

Generals and Flag Officers: Senior Military Officer Confirmations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 20, 2004

Air Force Academy, Senator John W. … US Newswire, Washington, Senate Armed Services Committee Poised to Act on Nomination of Major General Robert T. Clark, May 13, 2003.

COVID-19: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Enforcement Discretion Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Aug 7, 2020

notification if (1) facility operations impacted by COVID-19 may present an acute risk or an imminent threat to human health or the environment or (2) a facility may exceed enforceable limitations on air … On March 31, 2020, EPA issued supplemental guidance for reporting wastewater discharges under Clean Water Act permits.

Iraqi Challenges and U.S. Responses: March 1991 through October 2002

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 20, 2002

Limited confrontations took place between 1991 and 1994, as Iraq periodically violated cease-fire agreements. … Periodic Iraqi violations of cease-fire terms and other provocative acts by Iraq precipitated a series of brief confrontations with the United States over the next six years.

Selected Tax Law Changes Effective January 1, 2002

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 4, 2002

limited IRC § 30A Increase in qualified transportation fringe benefit to $100 per month IRC § 132(f) Deduction for health insurance for self-employed increases to 70% IRC § 162(l) Deduction for clean … vehicles IRC § 4001 Certain approved terminals of registered persons required to offer dyed diesel fuel and kerosene for non-taxable purposes IRC § 4041 Increase in tax on transportation of persons by air

U.S. and International Health Responses to the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 29, 2014

All but five of the 1,121 contacts have completed the 21-day follow-up period.10 This is the seventh outbreak of EVD in the DRC since 1976. … Efforts by the international community to develop alternative transportation routes have improved the situation, though limited air service remains a problem.

Identifying Incentives and Barriers to Federal Agencies Achieving Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 25, 2010

Security Act of 2007 4 (EISA). … It defines “commissioning, energy manager, facility, life cycle cost-effective, payback period, re-commissioning, and retro-commissioning.”

Turkey (Türkiye): Possible U.S. Sale of F-16 Aircraft

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 5, 2023

After the prescribed AECA review period has passed, Congress can also use the regular legislative process to act at any time—up to the point of final delivery—to block, condition, or otherwise influence … Turkey’s air force could face difficulties and a lengthy transition period adjusting to a non-F-16 platform.132 Possible congressional notification requirement.

Legislative Options in the 114th Congress for Financing Water Infrastructure

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 30, 2016

.       Increase funding for the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs in the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act (S. 2532/S. 2583, H.R. 4653, and H.R. 4954). … Modifying the CWA in that manner would conform the clean water program to its counterpart in the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 113th Congress: New and Recurring Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 13, 2014

Plaintiffs also had alleged violations of the Clean Air Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and the Clean Water Act. 47 645 F.3d 978 (8th Cir. 2011). 48 776 F. Supp. 2d 1007 (N.D. … Before the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall reissue the final rule published on April 2, 2009 (74 Fed.

The Clean Water Act at Fifty: Highlights and Lessons Learned from a Half Century of Transformative Legislation

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type TE · Sep 20, 2022

History of the Clean Water Act The origins of the modern-day Clean Water Act date back to the 1899 Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA), which was the first use of a federal statute to control water pollution.1 … Gross and Lynn Dodge, “History of the Clean Water Act,” in Clean Water Act (American Bar Association, 2005), p. 5. 4 P.L. 80-845. 5 See, for example, U.S.

SORNA: A Legal Analysis of 18 U.S.C. § 2250 (Failure to Register as a Sex Offender)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 5, 2021

notice and comment, the need to eliminate uncertainty and “to protect the public from sex offenders who failed to register.”60 On July 2, 2008, after a notice and comment period, the Attorney General … with a clean record for 10 years are eligible for a 5-year reduction of their registration period.77 Tier II offenders have no opportunity of a clean-record reduction.78 Offenders classified as Tier III

Regulation of Broadcast Indecency: Background and Legal Analysis

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 16, 2013

or failure to act.” … The comment period will close on May 1, 2013, with reply comments due within the month following that date.

Suspension of the Federal Gas Tax: In Brief

Congressional research report · Reports · May 15, 2026

Gas prices often rise 10-15 cents per gallon in the summer months, in part because of a federal requirement that refineries switch to a gasoline blend designed to reduce air pollution. … Lohman. 17 26 U.S.C. §9503(c)(1) and 26 U.S.C. §9503(e)(3). 18 Congress established the mass transit account in the Highway Revenue Act of 1982, part of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982