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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and International Trade: Legal Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 5, 2013

Air Act.24 The CPSC also lacks the authority to regulate the risk of injury associated with electronic product radiation emitted from an electronic product if such risk of injury is subject to regulation … , and H.R. 5156, Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act: Hearing Before the Subcomm. on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the H.

FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act: Context and Selected Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 20, 2022

(“prioritize defense investments in climate resiliency and clean energy.”); and Equal opportunity. … Humphreys; and CRS Report R45998, Contaminants of Emerging Concern Under the Clean Water Act, by Laura Gatz. Exemption for Burn Pit Use in U.S.

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): Section-by-Section Summary

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 5, 2023

for relief under the act. … A servicemember with property or effects subject to a lien, including liens for storage, repair, or cleaning of property, is protected from foreclosure or enforcement of the lien during the period of military

Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Coast Guard Sea, Air, and Land Capabilities: Part II

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type TE · Jul 25, 2017

While this method can be of analytical and planning value, for an agency like the Coast Guard, which goes through periods with less acquisition of major platforms and periods with more acquisition of major … This figure was then reduced by $4.2 million by a sequester carried out under the Balanced Budget And Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, also known as the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act (H.J.Res. 372/P.L

Israel and Hamas: Conflict in Gaza

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 19, 2009

Israel has directed return fire at the source of rocket attacks and has engaged militants in periodic skirmishes. … An assessment of early recovery needs projected over a 24-month period is expected later in the year.

Iran’s Threat to the Strait of Hormuz

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 23, 2012

In the past, Iranian leaders have made similar threats and comments when the country’s oil exports have been threatened. … Using a technical analysis of U.S. air and Iranian ASCM and air-defense capabilities, she concluded it could take between 9 and 72 days for the U.S. to do so.

SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Aug 15, 2022

business debt service (not including any prepayment of principal or interest),  business maintenance expenses,  outdoor seating construction,  business supplies (including protective equipment and cleaning … The SBA requested comments on the RRF spending certification process on July 15, 2022.

Defense: FY2007 Authorization and Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 19, 2006

-135 air frames is a danger. … Code, know as the “Insurrection Act.”

Evolving Assessments of Human and Natural Contributions to Climate Change

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 11, 2021

The CSSR is the first volume of the fourth national assessment required periodically by the Global Change Research Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-606). 5 Scientists and commentators often discuss climate change … On climate change, periodic assessments have been mandated under domestic law (e.g., the Global Change Research Act of 1990, P.L. 101-606) and by international agreements (United Nations General Assembly

Mining on Federal Lands

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 28, 2005

CRS-3 IB89130 02-28-05 During the 1960s and 1970s, the Multiple Use Sustained Yield Act, Wilderness Act, National Forest Management Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Federal Land Policy … The mining industry must comply with applicable requirements of the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts, state reclamation standards where they exist, and federal and state statutes relating to the handling

FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Personnel and Health Care Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 4, 2021

During this period, changes in authorized strength by reserve component were as follows: Navy Reserve (-29,900), Army Reserve (-15,800), Army National Guard (-14,526), Air Force Reserve (-4,258), Marine … Congressional Research Service 5 FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Issues the Marine Corps Reserve, 108,100 for the Air National Guard, 70,300 for the Air Force Reserve, and 7,000

Cuba: Issues and Actions in the 114th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 18, 2017

Pursuant to the agreement, Cuba will pay $2.6 billion over a period of 18 years. … The meeting itself signaled recognition of the activists.92 Another participant, human rights activist and independent journalist Miriam Leiva, commented that no head of state visiting Cuba had met with

Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Industry Standards

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 29, 2003

Contemporaneously, representatives of Unocal, along with those of other oil companies and members of the automobile industry, met with California state air-pollution regulators. … Proprietors would be required to identify intellectual properties that are pertinent to the standard within a set period of time.

A Hydrogen Economy and Fuel Cells: An Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 14, 2004

A reformer acts as a mini-refinery to separate the hydrogen from the other elements in the fuel. … In addition to air quality improvements, there are several other potential benefits.

Energy Tax Credits and the Global Minimum Tax

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Jul 21, 2023

These include energy credits, some of which were enacted in P.L. 117-169 (commonly referred to as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, IRA) and intended to encourage investment in certain renewable energy … If refundability is elected, the tax credits can be claimed for the first five years starting with the year a facility is placed in service, as opposed to a potentially longer period if refundability is

Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 113th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 12, 2014

Tips may be made anonymously or not. 106 The EPA RMP program, established under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, requires chemical facilities to report to EPA possession of certain chemicals above … It recommends that the EPA Administrator use authorities under the Clean Air Act to require chemical facilities to implement inherently safer technology approaches (National Environmental Justice Advisory

Line 5 Pipeline: Relocation and Permitting

Congressional research report · Insight · Jan 23, 2026

The Corps has permitting authority over the proposed tunnel project pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. §403 … On November 13, 2025, the Corps issued a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the tunnel project, initiating a comment period ending December 5, 2025.

Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 110th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 12, 2009

• S. 317, S. 1177, and S. 1554 would have amended the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401, et seq.) to fund (among many programs) efforts to identify coastal and marine resources (such as coral reefs, … Section 101 of S. 317 would have amended the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401, et seq.) to create a Climate Action Trust Fund, funding (among many programs) efforts to identify coastal and marine resources

Defense: FY2012 Budget Request, Authorization and Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 13, 2012

cover higher-than-anticipated operating costs while the remaining $72 billion is to be reinvested over the five year period in high priority weapons programs, such as development of the Air Force’s new … Mid-Air Refueling Tanker The Senate bill would have authorized $742.1 million—$135.0 million less than was requested— for the Air Force to develop a new mid-air refueling tanker designated the KC-46A.

Authorization and Appropriations for FY2003: Defense

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 6, 2002

period. … to the Clean Air Act.