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Defense: FY2011 Authorization and Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 17, 2011

Under this plan, the winning contractor would build 10 LCSs over the fiveyear period FY2010-FY2014, at a rate of two ships per year. … and Missile Defense 251.1 251.1 251.2 0203801A Missile/Air Defense Product Improvement Program 24.3 24.3 24.3 0102419A Aerostat Joint Program Office (JLENS) 372.5 372.5 372.5 Comments PE

Water Infrastructure Financing Legislation: Comparison of S. 2550 and H.R. 1560

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 27, 2004

For background, see CRS Report RL31491, Davis-Bacon Act Coverage and the State Revolving Fund Program Under the Clean Water Act. … formula in S. 2550 for Clean Water Act capitalization grants.

Stormwater Permits: Status of EPA’s Regulatory Program

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 28, 2016

For some time, it was generally believed that stormwater was largely clean, or uncontaminated. … Recognition of the water quality problems of stormwater runoff led Congress in 1987, when it last comprehensively amended the Clean Water Act (CWA), to direct EPA to implement a specific permit program

Clean Water Act and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) of Pollutants

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 20, 2008

Background The Clean Water Act (CWA) contains a number of complex elements of overall water quality management. … law; make clear that EPA has a nondiscretionary duty to act if a state fails to do so and define what EPA actions would follow; and ensure that states periodically update lists of impaired waters, so

NAFTA: Related Environmental Issues and Initiatives

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 28, 2004

Public involvement is fostered through representation on the BECC Board of Directors and Advisory Council, and through a public comment process on proposed projects. … NADB board members to encourage the Bank to finance infrastructure projects related to clean energy and energy conservation.

NAFTA: Related Environmental Issues and Initiatives

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 28, 2004

Public involvement is fostered through representation on the BECC Board of Directors and Advisory Council, and through a public comment process on proposed projects. … NADB board members to encourage the Bank to finance infrastructure projects related to clean energy and energy conservation.

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.

Federally Funded Innovation Inducement Prizes

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 29, 2009

The Freedom Prize was created in the same act. … In addition, some prizes are authorized for only a specific period of time, and Members of Congress may wish to modify that timeframe.

U.S. Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 5, 2022

This report does not discuss concentrated solar power and other applications using energy from the sun to heat air or water directly. … Notes: Annual tariff period begins February 7 of each year, and tariff period 2018-2021 covers February 7, 2018, through February 6, 2022.

Energy and Water Development: FY2016 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 27, 2016

Prohibiting funds in the bill from being used to limit Clean Water Act exemptions for certain agricultural activities. Offered by Representative Doug LaMalfa; adopted 239-174. … Waters of the United States The Corps requested but did not receive a $5 million increase for Clean Water Act (CWA) rulemaking activities, including developing a final rule to define “waters of the United

Ecosystem Restoration in the Puget Sound

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Dec 17, 2015

In the 114th Congress, H.R. 3630, the Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound (or Puget SOS) Act, would authorize a restoration program for the Sound. … Federal Restoration Efforts Federal efforts to restore the Puget Sound are largely conducted under the authority of broad environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act.

Military Base Closures: Agreement on a 2005 Round

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 22, 2003

During the same period, we will have reduced domestic infrastructure by 21%.... … The 1995 base closure commission had recommended the closing of two of the Air Force’s five major maintenance depots: at McClellan Air Force Base (CA) and Kelly Air Force Base (TX).

F-35 Alternate Engine Program: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 10, 2012

As noted above, during the same period the Air Force grounded the entire F-15 fleet due to airframe issues. 75 Ibid. 76 Graham Warwick, “Navy Backs Single JSF Engine As F-35C Rolls Out,” Aerospace Daily … The Senate Appropriations Committee version of the FY2011 Defense Appropriations Act included no funds for the F-35 alternate engine program.100 However, the report accompanying the committee’s mark commented

Integration of Drones into Domestic Airspace: Selected Legal Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 4, 2013

AIR L. & COM. 157, 161 (1990). Id; see also R. … WRIGHT, THE LAW OF AIRSPACE 11-65 (1968). 9 Air Commerce Act of 1926, P.L. 69-254, 44 Stat. 568. 10 Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938, P.L. 75-706, 52 Stat. 973. 11 Codified as amended at 49 U.S.C. §40103

Data Centers and the Electricity Grid: Frequently Asked Questions

Congressional research report · Reports · Sep 1, 2026

Relevant requirements may fall under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Coastal Zone Management Act. … Although FERC generally acts independently of the Secretary, the Department of Energy Organization Act (P.L. 95-91) authorizes the Secretary of Energy “to propose rules, regulations, and statements of

Tax Provisions in the “Build Back Better Act:” The House Ways and Means Committee’s Legislative Recommendations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 28, 2021

Hughes.  CRS Report R41469, DavisBacon Prevailing Wages and State Revolving Loan Programs Under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. … For background, see Clean Hydrogen This provision would create a new credit for the qualified production of clean hydrogen.

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: FY2015 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 12, 2015

Air Force Authorizations The President had requested $811.7 million for Air Force construction, while the act authorized $846.2 million. … Funding for military construction over the decades has tended to organize itself into several distinct time periods.

Corner Post and the Statute of Limitations for Administrative Procedure Act Claims

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type LSB · Oct 24, 2024

(For example, certain challenges under the Clean Water Act must commence “within 120 days from the date of” the final agency action.) … Other commentators welcomed the Court’s decision as increasing federal agencies’ accountability.

Kosovo: Review and Analysis of Policy Objectives, 1998-June 1999

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 21, 1999

During the course of the air campaign, numerous commentators expressed doubt about the objectives, strategy, and conduct of the NATO operation. … In spite of the increased violence in Kosovo, NATO periodically expressed resolve to continue the air campaign until its objectives were met.

Medal of Honor: History and Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 18, 2015

Air Force. … An executive comment is usually requested by the committee. In most cases, the executive comment proves unfavorable and the legislation is not reported out of committee.