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Department of Defense Energy Management: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 25, 2019

DOE proposed a rulemaking for comment on this legislation on October 15, 2010.32 However, the rulemaking was not finalized, and no further action has been taken since December 2014 when the comment period … Each contract may be for a period not to exceed 25 years.

Congressional Franking Privilege: Background and Recent Legislation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 4, 2016

H.R. 4872, the Ending Special Mail Privileges for Congress Act of 2014, was substantively identical to H.R. 1873 from the 114th Congress. … Amending Pre-Election Mass Mail Restrictions H.R. 2056 (the Clean Money, Clean Elections Act of 2009) would have amended election-year mass-mailing restrictions by altering the period of time during which

Nuclear Command and Control: Current Programs and Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 3, 2006

However, that hardening can degrade without periodic maintenance and operators’ strict adherence to hardness procedures. … For example, in the case of Air Force aircraft, a single office oversees an aircraft program through request for proposals, acquisition, fielding, periodic upgrades, and final retirement.

Possible U.S.-Saudi Agreements and Normalization with Israel: Considerations for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 27, 2024

The Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2011 et seq.) provides for congressional review of an agreement pursuant to Section 123 of the act for two time periods totaling 90 days of … The 60-day period has been considered as following immediately upon the expiration of the 30-day period.” Congressional Research Service 28 Possible U.S.

The Natural Resources and Environment Function in the FY1999 Budget: A Description of Programs and Funding

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 9, 1998

Congress traditionall y authorizes funding for Corps projects every 2 years under a Water Resource s Development Act. … research on land, water, and mineral resources and natura l hazards. 10 Under the De partment of Commerce, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration conducts research on coastal resources, air

Russian Conventional Armed Forces: On the Verge of Collapse?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 4, 1997

-Russian cooperation in the postSoviet period. … Initially, Air and Air Defense Forces would be merged. There are at least two competing visions for a three-service military.

Rothe Development Corporation v. Department of Defense: The Constitutionality of Federal Contracting Programs for Minority-Owned and Other Small Businesses

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 23, 2011

After the Rothe decision, the Small Business Administration (SBA) extended the comment period on a proposed rule on federal contracting programs for women-owned small businesses so that it could “review … Admin., supra note 13 (extending the comment period on a proposed rule relating to the contracting assistance program for womenowned small businesses). 85 See Craig v.

Identifying TV Political and Issue Ad Sponsors in the Digital Age

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 9, 2020

Postal Service, “Postage Rates for Periodicals: a Narrative History,” https://about.usps.com/who-we-are/postal- history/periodicals-postage-history.htm#1. 2 In addition, the Federal Election Commission … Postal Service, “About, Postage Rates for Periodicals: A Narrative History,” https://about.usps.com/who-we-are/postal-history/periodicals-postage-history.htm#4.

Emission Allowance Allocation in a Cap-and-Trade Program: Options and Considerations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 2, 2008

Air Act Amendments), most of the allowances are provided at no cost to emission sources, based on their historical emissions. … EPA, EPA Analysis of the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (2008).

Agricultural Biotechnology: Overview and Selected Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 8, 2004

APHIS conducts a formal environmental assessment (EA) and has public comment periods before deciding whether to approve the developer’s request for “non-regulated status.” … for other uses is no longer acceptable; (5) submitting for APHIS approval equipment cleaning and seed cleaning and drying procedures; (6) increasing APHIS field site inspections from one per season to

Critical Infrastructures: Background, Policy, and Implementation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 10, 2015

In other cases, service was disrupted for much longer periods of time. 4 See http://www.crs.gov/pages/subissue.aspx?cliid=4585&parentid=28&preview=False. … The Council was to meet periodically and provide reports to the President as appropriate. The National Coordinator was to act as the Executive Director of the Council.

FY2016 Military Construction Appropriations: President's Request and House Markup Compared

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 24, 2015

Else, Acting Section Research Manager (delse@crs.loc.gov, 7-4996) April 24, 2015 (IN10262) The Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments (Army, Navy, and Air Force) are empowered … Such authorization is usually given in the annual National Defense Authorization Act.

Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS) and Military Ranges

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Feb 24, 2021

Considerations for Congress Annual defense authorization and appropriations acts, including the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provide opportunities for … A periodically recurring role of Replicating this setting at military ranges for the testing and training of IADS requires a certain amount of assets and infrastructure (e.g., buildings, vehicles, aircraft

Appropriations for FY2001: Energy and Water Development

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 20, 2000

Act of 1990, and current program authorizations. … It did note, however, that it was not anxious to fund design work for large new accelerators in a period of limited funds.

Tactical Aircraft Modernization: Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 25, 2009

of this Act. … The Committee directs the Secretary of the Air Force to provide the described reports no sooner than 180 days after enactment of this Act.

Military Airlift: C-17 Aircraft Program

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 5, 2007

failed to resolve production and cost problems during that two-year period. … MOSELEY: In a perfect world, we would like to be able to manage that inventory and divest ourselves of the bad-acting tail numbers, and some of them are bad actors; they’re broke.

The U.S. Court of Appeals: Background and Circuit Splits from 2025

Congressional research report · Reports · Jul 23, 2026

Circuit exclusive jurisdiction to review Clean Air Act regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency). 11 In the 12-month period ending March 31, 2025, for example, approximately 12.3% … EPA, 605 U.S. 609 (2025) (resolving a circuit split that had widened in 2025 over the application of the Clean Air Act’s judicial review provision, which holds that challenges to certain “locally or regionally

Huawei and U.S. Law

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 23, 2021

comment period, the PSHB issued its final designation decision on Huawei and ZTE, naming them as covered entities (Designation Orders).206 Huawei sought review of the designation, but, on Dec. 11, 2020 … Dep’t of State, The Clean Network, STATE.GOV, https://www.state.gov/the-clean-network/ (last visited Dec. 21, 2020) (describing the United States’ Clean Network program, which foreign countries and corporations

Hong Kong: Ten Years After the Handover

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 29, 2007

Some commentators were highly critical of the NPC decision, terming it not an “interpretation” of the Basic Law, but a “reinterpretation.”19 There continue to be periodic protests in Hong Kong on behalf … The party has since apologized for Ma’s comments.

Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 109th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 18, 2006

S. 131 would amend the Clean Air Act to promote research to clarify the contribution of U.S. electricity generation to mercury contamination in fish and seafood. … Section 12 of S. 730 would amend the Clean Air Act to require the EPA Administrator to evaluate and improve fish consumption advisories concerning mercury contamination of fish.