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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.

The Good Cause Exception to Notice and Comment Rulemaking

Congressional research report · Reports · Aug 27, 2025

Lavilla, The Good Cause Exemption to Notice and Comment Rulemaking Requirements Under the Administrative Procedure Act, 3 ADMIN. … .59 The plaintiffs in Friends of Animals challenged that withdrawal, arguing that DOI was obliged to take comment before acting.60 The D.C.

Air Force C-17 Aircraft Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 6, 2010

, 2009, to create a full production run funded over a two year period. … Act.

Guam: Defense Infrastructure and Readiness

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 3, 2023

Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act 104 Missile Defense Agency, Enhanced Integrated Air & Missile Defense (EIAMD) for the defense of Guam, Environmental Impact Statement Fact Sheet, at https://www.mda.mil … Generally, that period of need— and the H-2B worker’s period of admission—will be limited to a maximum of one year.

Mexico: Background and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 17, 2023

TCOs—particularly the Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)—appear to be largely responsible for the procurement of precursors from Asia (via maritime and air ports of entry).89 TCOs … The FY2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 116260), Division O, Title VI, authorized the U.S.

FY2023 NDAA: Military Housing

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Oct 18, 2022

INSIGHTi FY2023 NDAA: Military Housing October 18, 2022 Congress may debate several military housing issues during consideration of the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). … Privatized Housing Expansion Section 2814 of the House bill would require the Navy and the Air Force to privatize transient lodging facilities within the United States over a four-year transition period

Andean Counterdrug Initiative (ACI) and Related Funding Programs: FY2006 Assistance

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 27, 2006

Considering Morales’ comments critical of U.S. counternarcotics policy in the region, the future of U.S.-Bolivian relations is unclear. Table 4. U.S. … Brazil did not received FMF during this time period.

Airlift Aircraft: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · In Focus · Mar 17, 2026

C-5M Super Galaxy Selected FY2026 Legislative Activity Section 161 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2026 (NDAA, P.L. 119-60) directed the Air Force to conduct an analysis of alternates … The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (P.L. 119-75, Division A), matched the authorization for the VC-25B program.

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.

Proposed Retirement of A-10 Aircraft: Background in Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 5, 2015

Deptula was the Air Combat Command director of plans during this period and had previously planned the Desert Storm air campaign. 11 Elaine M. … FY2015 Legislation In markup, three of the four defense committees acted to deny the Air Force’s retirement request in FY2015, and one endorsed the Administration’s request. 14 Air Force communication

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.

Effects of Buy America on Transportation Infrastructure and U.S. Manufacturing

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 2, 2019

The Clean School Bus Act of 2019 (S. 1750), introduced by Senator Harris, would create a new program in the Department of Energy to provide grants to school districts to buy electric school buses. … of 2014 (P.L. 113-121) amended the Clean Water Act to include Buy America iron and steel requirements to projects receiving assistance from CWSRFs (33 U.S.C. §1388).

Davis-Bacon: Employment of Helpers on Federal Contract Construction

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 26, 2007

The announcement for the proposed new helper rule provided a comment period of two months: until June 8, 1999. … A comment period was set, expiring after June 8, 1999.

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.

Public Transportation New Starts Program: Background

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 17, 2013

In this regard, FTA issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on June 3, 2010, requesting comments on how to improve measurement of cost effectiveness, environmental benefits, and economic development … Environmental benefits in the previous evaluation scheme were based solely on an area’s air quality designation.

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Programs: Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 22, 2005

In practice, SSCI also has an opportunity to provide comments on JMIP and TIARA programs to the Armed Services committee, 57 Ibid. 58 See Loch K. … They do not, however, have the capability to remain overhead for lengthy periods (sometimes termed a “long-dwell capability”), and they may be vulnerable to attack.

Statutory Royalty Rates for “Small” Webcasters: Decision of the Copyright Royalty Board

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 23, 2007

It also rejected a proposal that analog over-the-air broadcast music radio be used as a benchmark, with reference to musical composition royalties paid by such broadcasters to the PROs. … Doc Searles, Internet Radio on Death Row, posted March 8, 2007 at [http://www.linuxjournal.com/comment/reply/1000196]. 22 Royalty Board Sets Webcasting Royalties, Lawmakers Quick to Respond, 73 BNA PATENT

Mobile Technology and Spectrum Policy: Innovation and Competition

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 30, 2014

Although incentive auctions might be used for other types of license-holders, the act specifically addresses spectrum assignments for over-the-air television broadcasters. … required by the act.

Wetlands Regulation and the Law of Property Rights "Takings"

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 17, 2000

Under Clean Water Act section 301, 33 U.S.C. § 1311, discharge of dredged or fill materials into “navigable waters,” broadly defined by the Act as “waters of the United States,” is forbidden unless authorized … On the one hand, the Clean Water Act and Coastal Zone Management Act state that the Corps has no choice but to deny the permit.169 (The administrative reality is somewhat different.170) On the other hand

Andean Regional Initiative (ARI): FY2002 Supplemental and FY2003 Assistance for Colombia and Neighbors

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 22, 2003

Peruvian Air Interdiction Program. … This report is to include summaries of activities undertaken during the previous 12-month period, estimated timetables for the next 12-month period, an explanation of any delays in meeting planned timetables