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Federal-Tribal Consultation: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 12, 2024

For example, USACE administers Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and other regulatory authorities; permits under these authorities may be required for project developers to proceed with activities and … Some Tribes have raised concerns that federal agency delegation of some programs for state administration (e.g., certain Clean Water Act programs) may reduce opportunities for tribal input regarding potential

Green Payments in U.S. and European Union Agricultural Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 22, 2005

threatened or endangered species, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; regulation of pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1947; and regulation of concentrated … animal feeding operations under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments (also known as the Clean Water Act) .

Children’s Environmental Health: What Role for the Federal Government?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 15, 2001

For example, three major environmental statutes – the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA … Children experience periods of special vulnerability to some toxic effects of some chemicals as their organs develop. Some of these vulnerable periods are quite extended. !

SORNA: An Abridged Legal Analysis of 18 U.S.C. § 2250 (Failure to Register as a Sex Offender)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 5, 2021

Absent a reduction for a clean record, Tier I offenders have a registration period of 15 years; Tier II offenders have a registration period of 25 years; and Tier III offenders have a registration period … Tier I offenders with a clean record for 10 years are eligible for a 5-year reduction of their registration period. Tier II offenders have no opportunity of a clean-record reduction.

Sub-Saharan Africa: Overview and U.S. Engagement

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 21, 2023

For instance, the FY2023 SFOPS appropriations act (Division K of P.L. 117-328) directs “not less than” $260 million for clean energy programs, “including in support of… implementing the Power Africa initiative … Leading to Development Act of 2018 (BUILD Act, P.L. 115-254), which established the U.S.

Cyclone Nargis and Burma’s Constitutional Referendum

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 30, 2008

The bill—“The Block Burmese JADE (Junta’s Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007” in the House and “The Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007” in the Senate—would ban both the direct and indirect import … One critical element in the postNargis period will be the strength of the SPDC’s support among rank-and-file soldiers.

Border Security: Immigration Inspections at Ports of Entry

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 26, 2015

doubling during this period, and SENTRI flows growing by about 50%. … • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act, P.L. 110-53).

Oil and Gas Exploration and Development on Public Lands

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 26, 2004

the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts, Safe Drinking Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and state and federal reclamation standards, among other laws. … January 2004. 58 Inside Energy, June 3, 2002, p. 12 CRS-19 for new wells over a 10- year period.

FY2013 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Policy Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 16, 2013

In contrast to the growth of the ground forces in the FY2001-FY2012 time frame, end strength for the Air Force and Navy decreased over this period. … unchanged during this period.

Housing Issues in the 119th Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Nov 24, 2025

It will be updated periodically throughout the 119th Congress. … Termination of Residential Energy and Clean Energy Tax Credits P.L. 119-21 also terminates various tax credits for residential energy efficiency or clean energy usage sooner than they would have ended

U.S. Energy: Overview and Key Statistics

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 27, 2014

In the 1990s gas became more popular as technology improved, and as electricity producers faced tighter Clean Air Act requirements. … Over a longer period, for some energy-related activities, the relationship with economic growth has been essentially level. For the period from 1973 to 10 U.S.

Andean Regional Initiative (ARI): FY2002 Assistance for Colombia and Neighbors

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 14, 2002

Peru was governed by Acting President Valentin Paniagua during a transition period until president-elect Alejandro Toledo was inaugurated as President on July 28, 2001, following the well regarded two-round … any air interdiction program that permits the shootdown of aircraft. !

Bangladesh Apparel Factory Collapse: Background in Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 6, 2014

Trade Representative Michael Froman Comments on President’s Decision to Suspend GSP Benefits for Bangladesh,” June 2013. … Data indicated that the Army-Air Force Exchange, a military retailer, imported 124,000 pounds of garments from several factories in Bangladesh.

No Surprises Act (NSA) Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process Data Analysis for 2023

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 17, 2025

period do not necessarily indicate that the IDR entities did not meet appropriate deadlines. … Methodsa 1,359 19% Phi Air Medical 1,098 15% Phi Air Medical 686 22% Phi Air Medical 1,200 26% Phi Air Medical 1,154 17% Air Methodsa 1,094 15% Air Methodsa 328 10% Air Methodsa

Defense: FY2014 Authorization and Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 8, 2014

, by (name red acted). … Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard aircraft until 60 days after the report of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force.

FEMA’s IA Program Changes to Support Disaster Survivors

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Oct 17, 2024

Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act; P.L. 93-288, as amended; 42 U.S.C. §§5121 et seq.). … FEMA may continue updating its IA programs, including based on comments received on its implementation of the IFR or to make further program changes.

U.S. Wind Turbine Manufacturing: Federal Support for an Emerging Industry

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 16, 2013

://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/fact-sheet-23-billion-new-clean-energy-manufacturingtax-credits. 125 “SEAM Act Will Build U.S. … /innovations/clean-renewableenergy. 127 The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-312) was signed by President Obama on December 17, 2010. 128 Ryan

Dallas Love Field: The Wright and Shelby Amendments

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 9, 2005

Included as part of the International Air Transportation Competition Act,13 the amendment, as originally drafted, would have effectively prohibited any interstate airline service from Love Field.14 The … Walter, Perimeter Rules, Proprietary Powers, and the Airline Deregulation Act: A Tale of Two Cities ... And Two Airports, 66 J. AIR L. & COM. 223, 227-28 (2000) (citing American Airlines v.

EV Charging Infrastructure: Frequently Asked Questions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 14, 2025

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), Charging Up America: Assessing the Growing Need for U.S. … The IIJA also allocates $5 billion (for the period FY2022-FY2026) for the Clean School Bus Program to provide grants for replacing existing school buses with alternative fuel school buses and acquiring

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Who Is a Veteran?

Congressional research report · Reports · Sep 29, 2025

Active military, naval, air, or space service3 includes • • • Active duty; Any period of active duty for training during which the individual was disabled or died from a disease or injury incurred or … However, a period 25 For more information on military discharge review boards, see “Separation, Discharge, and Discharge Review” section of CRS Report R46107, FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act