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Advanced Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Battery Manufacturing in the United States

Congressional research report · Reports · Nov 26, 2025

filter=separator. 45 ENTEK, “Comments on IRS REG-107423-23,” February 13, 2024, https://www.regulations.gov/comment/IRS2023-0063-0103. … Buffie; and CRS Insight IN12003, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Incentives for Clean Transportation, by Melissa N.

Nuclear Power: Outlook for New U.S. Reactors

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 9, 2007

the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58). … Loan Guarantees New nuclear power plants are eligible for federal loan guarantees authorized by EPACT for energy projects that reduce air emissions, a criterion that includes new clean coal projects.

FDA Authority to Regulate On-Farm Activity

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 14, 2008

Act. … , refrigeration, and other “on-farm prevention measures.”37 In 2005, the FDA extended the comment period for the proposed rule.38 The FDA has indicated its intent to promulgate a final version of the rule

Potential Impacts of Offshore Wind on the Marine Ecosystem and Associated Species: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Jan 19, 2024

USACE also has authority pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act to authorize activities that may discharge dredge or fill material into waters of the United States (33 U.S.C. §1344). 173 BOEM, … of 1899,189 Section 404 of the Clean Water Act,190 and other laws.

The FY2007 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Policy Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 18, 2006

CRS selected a number of issues considered by Congress as it acted on the FY2007 National Defense Authorization Act. … Discussion: The conference report extends the period that reservists can be activated.

Regulatory Waivers and Extensions Pursuant to Hurricane Katrina

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 19, 2005

Active Labor Act.6 ! … FRA said its existing procedures “do not lend themselves to quick and immediate decisions” by the agency, and said the emergency procedures (e.g., a 72hour comment period on waiver petitions) would be

Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act

Congressional research report · In Focus · Jul 16, 2026

Updated July 16, 2026 Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act In recent decades, improvements in analytical methods and monitoring technologies, along with health research, have increased national attention … Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) authorities under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to address PFAS in surface water.

The Natural Resources and Environment Function in the FY2003 Federal Budget: An Overview of Programs and Funding

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 1, 2003

The House and Senate Budget Committees traditionally develop a concurrent resolution on the budget according to procedures established under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 … Coast Guard’s programs to prevent and clean up hazardous spills on coastal and inland waterways also falls under this subfunction.

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 112th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 16, 2013

Plaintiffs also had alleged violations of the Clean Air Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and the Clean Water Act. 44 645 F.3d 978 (8th Cir. 2011). 45 776 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.

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.

U.S. Geological Survey: Background, Appropriations, and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 5, 2014

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, Clean Water Act of 1977, and Water Quality Act of 1987, authorize water quality planning, studies, and monitoring under the direction of the … The Clean Air Act of 1977 regulates air quality and emissions from mobile and stationary sources.

European Union's Arms Embargo on China: Implications and Options for U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 26, 2006

Acronyms: AAM air-to-air missile AEW airborne early warning SAM surface-to-air missile GPS Global Positioning System UAV unmanned aerial vehicle Table 1. … CRS-39 System/technology (dual-use included) Country (company) as reported source of system or technology Citations and comments Grifo air combat radar in FC-1 multi-role fighter developed in China

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.

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.

Appropriations for FY2003: Military Construction

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 12, 2003

Act of 1990, and current program authorizations. … Of these, more than 300 were adjusted (increased or decreased) during the period between budget submission in February until enactment in October and December, respectively.

Mens Rea Reform: A Brief Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 14, 2016

Clean Water Act The enforcement section of the Clean Water Act, codified at 33 U.S.C. … For instance, application of both bills to a provision of the Clean Air Act that prohibits persons from “negligently violating” the act would result in the same conclusion: the government would still have

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

Nuclear Weapon “Pit” Production: Options to Help Meet a Congressional Requirement

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 14, 2015

It directed NNSA to ramp up pit production and demonstrate the capacity to produce at a rate of 80 ppy for at least a 90-day period in 2027. … Radioactive material is “at risk” if it can be acted upon by an event.

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.

Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines: Process and Timing of FERC Permit Application Review

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 16, 2015

period for the draft EIS, FERC reviews the comments it received and revises its draft EIS as necessary in response to comments. … the Clean Water Act—so any requirements under other federal statutes must still be met by the developer.