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Statutory Inspectors General in the Federal Government: A Primer

Congressional research report · Reports · Aug 11, 2026

Armed Forces within the DOD—the Air Force, Army, and Navy. … The EPA IG also oversees the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, which was established under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (P.L. 101-549). c.

Water Infrastructure Financing Legislation: Comparison of S. 1961 and H.R. 3930

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 10, 2002

It compares provisions of S. 1961, the Water Investment Act of 2002, which would amend both the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and H.R. 3930, the Water Quality Financing Act … It compares provisions of S. 1961, the Water Investment Act of 2002, which would amend both the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and H.R. 3930, the Water Quality Financing Act

South Africa: Politics, Economy, and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 5, 2014

Its establishment was announced in November 2012 by Acting Commerce Secretary, Rebecca Blank. Its aim is to develop clean energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa, in part using Ex-Im financing. … -African clean energy private-sector clean energy deals.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Acquisition of Tribune Media: Competitive and Regulatory Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 18, 2017

For example  Stations sell air time to both local and national advertisers. … Sinclair is requesting a temporary waiver of the FCC’s duopoly rules until WCGV goes off the air.

Congress’s Power Over Appropriations: Constitutional and Statutory Provisions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 16, 2020

of statute that Congress passes in authorizing acts, apart from its periodic appropriations measures. … July 7, 1992) (concluding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lacked authority to “allow alleged violators” of the Clean Air Act’s mobile source air pollution requirements “to fund public awareness

Energy and Water Development: FY2012 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 6, 2012

In that speech, the President also proposed the establishment of a Clean Energy Standard as a complementary demand-side policy to stimulate a stable market for the supply of new clean energy technologies … It did not provide general comments on Complex transformation. P.L. 111-8, the FY2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, provided no RRW funds. Neither the FY2010 nor the FY2011 budgets requested RRW funds.

China-U.S. Relations: Current Issues and Implications for U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 20, 2009

-China Energy Cooperation Act. … H.R. 2454 (Waxman) American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.

Master Limited Partnerships: A Policy Option for the Renewable Energy Industry

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 28, 2011

The taxation of an investor’s periodic cash distributions is different than the taxation of their share of partnership income. … Over the 20-year period, the share of MLPs in the energy industry has increased.

Aviation Finance: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization and Related Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 21, 2008

An AOPA comment during the same hearing that “the air 16 The discussion here presents an extremely simplified view of a public good. For further information, see Walter Nicholson. … since the federal program was created by the 1970 Act.31 The FAA proposal provides for a three year authorization period (FY2008 - FY2010) during which the FAA would transition from its existing trust

Proposals to Amend RCRA: Analysis of Pending Legislation Applicable to the Management of Coal Combustion Residuals

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 19, 2012

However, RCRA’s amendments were so comprehensive that the act is commonly referred to as RCRA rather than by its official title, the Solid Waste Disposal Act. … Particular focus has been directed at EPA efforts to develop federal standards to address greenhouse gas emissions, as well as emissions of other conventional pollutants, pursuant to the Clean Air Act.

Navy Constellation (FFG-62) and FF(X) Class Frigate Programs: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Jan 20, 2026

Provisions similar to Section 8097(b) have been included in annual DOD appropriations acts since the FY2020 DOD appropriations act. … Program Office Comments We provided a draft of this assessment to the program office for review and comment. The program office provided technical comments, which we incorporated where appropriate.

The Digital TV Transition: A Brief Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 15, 2006

Therefore, broadcasters were issued additional licenses for new, DTV broadcast channels while continuing to broadcast on existing channels during the transition period. … on a number of variables such as the cost of the boxes and the number of households 2 Comments of the National Association of Broadcasters and the Association for Maximum Service Television, Inc., In

Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (April 8–April 14, 2024)

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type LSB · Apr 15, 2024

Protection Agency (EPA) decision—which reinstated a decision withdrawn in 2019—that waives federal preemption of California zero-emission regulations for certain automobiles under Section 209 of the Clean … Air Act (CAA).

Overview of Department of Defense Use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 10, 2021

Characterization of Laser Cleaning of Artworks. Sensors. 8. 10.3390/s8106507. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3707465/. … NTIA held a Spectrum Policy Symposium in August 2019 to seek public comment on the plan.

The Wetlands Coverage of the Clean Water Act (CWA): Rapanos and Beyond

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 27, 2016

Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Inspector General, Congressionally Requested Report on Comments Related to Effects of Jurisdictional Uncertainty on Clean Water Act Implementation, Report No. … Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Inspector General, Congressionally Requested Report on Comments Related to Effects of Jurisdictional Uncertainty on Clean Water Act Implementation, Report No.

U.S. Rail Transportation of Crude Oil: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 4, 2014

This definition is also found in the Clean Water Act and OPA. 61 The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 expanded and clarified the President's authorities under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §2701 … The comment period closed September 30, 2014; 3,304 separate comments were filed. 74 The tank cars used to transport crude oil fall under DOT specification 111.

Zimbabwe: Background

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 29, 2011

Despite public comments from African observer missions and a presidential statement from the U.N. … Perence Shiri, now commander of the Air Force.

Veterans Affairs: Health Care and Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 22, 2010

Air Force to destroy enemy crops and remove forest cover. … Section 714 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act, 2007 (P.L. 109-364), required the Secretary of the Air Force to transfer custody of the AFHS data to the Medical Follow-Up Agency (an

Argentina: Background and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 16, 2017

Under the Kirchner governments, however, there were periodic tensions in relations. … -Argentine relations were in a tough period.

Selected Interior and Related Agencies Budget Requests for I T 1995

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 7, 1994

impact statement on establishing rules to implement the 1982 reforms, and activities to meet requirements of the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act at several Bureau facilities. … This improved system should collect an additional $28 million over a 5-year period ($5 .6 million annually) .