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Global Climate Change: Carbon Emissions and End-Use Energy Demand

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 20, 1999

Over that period, total energy demand dropped by 10.6% or about 2.8% per year for the four-year period. … Concluding Comments. The analysis presented here provides a detailed view of how energy is used in the United States.

China's Steel Industry and Its Impact on the United States: Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 21, 2010

When China hits a period of overproduction and surpluses, a natural reaction would be to export the excess steel. … of 2010 On August 5, 2010, Senators Wyden and Snowe introduced the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 (the Enforce Act), S. 3725, which would provide the U.S.

Animal Agriculture: Selected Issues in the 108th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 15, 2003

Policies to address such concerns include regulation, primarily of large feedlots under the Clean Water Act (CWA; 33 USC 1251 et seq.), as well as technical and financial assistance for producers. … Industry groups note that water pollution control technologies, the subject of CAFO rules, do not address air emissions, and proven air abatement technologies are needed before adopting rules.

Republic of the Marshall Islands Changed Circumstances Petition to Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 30, 2005

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA, P.L. 96-510, reauthorized by P.L. 99-499) established the Superfund program to clean up hazardous waste sites in the United … States to protect human health and the environment. 77 78 40 CFR 300(e)(2)(i)(A)(2) As required by the Atomic Energy Act, DOE is responsible for cleaning up radioactive contamination at former nuclear

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: Sixth Assessment Report

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 29, 2022

N2O, and longer periods for CO2. … pollution controls included in the underlying socioeconomic narratives.38 Each SSP scenario includes values for GHG emissions, land-use changes, and air pollution levels for the period from 2015 to 2100.39

Energy Use in Agriculture: Background and Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 19, 2004

During the 20002003 period, U.S. farmers spent an annual average of nearly $194 billion on total production expenses (see Table 2). … Demand for Natural Gas Increased use of natural gas for electricity generation—due in part to more stringent air pollution standards under the Clean Air Act—has contributed to steadily rising demand in

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

Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-168): Expansion of Health Care Eligibility and Toxic Exposure Screenings

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 19, 2024

The act extends the period of enrollment in the VA health care system from 5 to 10 years. … Air Force B-52 bomber that caused the release of four thermonuclear weapons in the vicinity of Thule Air Force Base, Greenland, during the period beginning January 21, 1968, and ending September 25, 1968

Immigration: The U.S. Entry-Exit System

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 2, 2023

October 1998: Two appropriations acts (P.L. 105-259 and P.L. 105-277) amended Section 110 of the IIRIRA to extend the deadline for implementing the entry-exit system to October 1998 for air POEs and to … August 2007: The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53), Section 711, required DHS to establish a biometric exit system to record the departure of all VWP air travelers

Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (Apr. 4–Apr. 10, 2022)

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type LSB · Apr 11, 2022

The Court also took action on an emergency application:  Environmental Law: By a 5-4 vote, the Court reinstated a 2020 Clean Water Act rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency while litigation … When a project requires federal approval under the Clean Water Act, Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov LSB10727 CRS Legal Sidebar Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress

U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) Program

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 26, 2006

also disrupt the flow of traffic at air ports of entry. … DHS has commented, however, that it will soon begin to collect 10 flat fingerprints.

Transportation Trust Funds: Budgetary Treatment

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 6, 1998

It entails installation of a complex advanced automation system (AAS) and other equipment related to air traffic control. … Supporters of the legislation view the RCF as a clean starting point for the future.

Reserve Component Personnel Issues: Questions and Answers

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 2, 2021

The authorized strength for the Air National Guard grew slightly in this time period (+78 or +0.1%). 14 4. What Does “Full-time Support” Mean? … of 180 days or more within 180 days of a previous period of involuntary active duty for a period of 180 days or more.

Military Readiness, Operations Tempo (OPTEMPO) and Personnel Tempo (PERSTEMPO): Are U.S. Forces Doing Too Much?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 14, 1998

Operational missions increased 300 percent during the 1989-1997 period that Army and Air Force force structure was reduced by 45 percent each, Navy by 38 percent, and the Marines by 12 percent. … During this period, DoD infrastructure, bases for example, was reduced by 21 percent.

Recruiting and Retention in the Active Component Military: Are There Problems?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 25, 2002

to civilian pay during that period. … section 618, National Defense Authorization Act For FY2000, October 5, 1999.

Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions for FY1998

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 4, 1998

extension of the comment period and delay in implementation of Organ Procurement Transplantation Network" final rule (section 4002). ! cuts in section 8 housing reserves. … the period FY1998-2002.

Energy Tax Policy: History and Current Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 30, 2008

Other oil and gas tax benefits were also cut back during this period. … The Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act, (P.L. 109-222), signed into law May 2006, reduced the value of the subsidy by raising the amortization period from two years to five years, still faster

Cockpit Automation, Flight Systems Complexity, and Aircraft Certification: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 3, 2019

In response, the Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996 (P.L. 106-264) eliminated FAA’s role in promoting civil aeronautics and air commerce and mandated safety as its top priority. … For electronic systems this might involve hardware replacements or software or firmware updates. 47 See Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ACT ARC) Products, https://www.faa.gov/ regulations_policies

U.S. Postal Service Fleet Modernization

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 27, 2023

(H.R. 1636), Postal Service Electric Fleet Authorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 3521), Green Postal Service Fleet Act of 2022 (H.R. 7018), Ensuring an Accurate Postal Fleet Electrification Act (H.R. 7682) … of 2022: Incentives for Clean Transportation, by Melissa N.

Government at the Dawn of the 21st Century: A Status Report

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 17, 2001

Various researchers and interest groups identified unfunded mandates in a number of domestic policy issues, including age discrimination, clean air, energy conservation, occupational safety, endangered … The other, begun at McClellan Air Force base, featured 141 22 Stat. 43. 142 U.S.