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General Management Laws: A Compendium

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 19, 2004

Although the APA does not specify a minimum period for public comment, at least 30 days have been traditionally allotted. … Additional authorities include the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 3207) and the Federal Employees Clean Air Incentives Act (107 Stat. 1995).

U.S.-European Relations in the 118th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · May 29, 2024

At times, both U.S. and EU funding for Ukraine has faced political hurdles and periodic delays. … U.S. tax credits for the purchase of electric vehicles and other clean energy subsidies in P.L. 117-169 (commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, or IRA) sparked new trade frictions.

Kenya: Current Issues and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · Reports · Mar 6, 2026

I, §5019, of the FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75). … Relations obligations, the State Department has provided over $71 million in funding for a major runway expansion at Kenya’s Manda Bay Air Base, the latest U.S. upgrade at the site.153 The Department

Iraq: The Turkish Factor

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 31, 2002

It is assumed that the United States would like to use Turkey’s air space, the large air base at Incirlik in southeast Turkey, and probably other airbases at Batman, Diyarbakir, or Malatya that are closer … Moreover, Turkey and Iran agree on the need to preserve Iraq’s territorial integrity, and Turkey would not likely act contrary to this agreement.

The U.S. Nuclear Weapons Complex: Overview of Department of Energy Sites

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 31, 2021

Air Force Select NATO Forces B61-7 strategic bomb B-52 and B-2 bombers LANL/SNL Air Force B61-11 strategic bomb B-2 bomber LANL/SNL Air Force B83-1 strategic bomb B-52 and B-2 bombers LLNL/SNL … Air Force W80‐1 Air‐launched cruise missile warhead B-52 bomber LLNL/SNL Air Force Source: National Nuclear Security Administration, Fiscal Year 2018 Stockpile Stewardship and Management Plan, November

War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 25, 2012

Participation Act. … But Congress has yet to act on such a proposal.

Securing Air Cargo: Industry Perspectives

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

Enhancing vetting capabilities through more detailed lookbacks and periodic reviews of cargo workers’ potential ties to criminal activity and terrorism could potentially enhance threat detection. … While many in industry support the idea, TSA had 3 See the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016, P.L. 114-190. 4 U.S.

Overview of Continuing Appropriations for FY2026 (Division A of P.L. 119-37)

Congressional research report · Reports · Dec 15, 2025

The CR includes several provisions related to the period of the funding gap. … to transfer unobligated balances totaling $200 million from an Air Force procurement account into an Air Force research and development account for the same purposes specified in Section 128.

”Dirty Bombs”: Background in Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 24, 2011

The model includes exposure from radioactive material both deposited on the surface and resuspended into the air and inhaled. … They assume, conservatively, that individuals are unsheltered and remain in the area during the entire period described for each contour.

Maritime and Port Security: A Comparison of Major Provisions of S. 1214 and H.R. 3983

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 12, 2002

A review and comment period by the local port security committee will be available for initial security evaluations and port vulnerability assessments. … (Sec. 70104) CRS-14 Topic Submitting Cargo Information to Federal Agencies S. 1214, Port and Maritime Security Act H.R. 3983, Maritime Transportation Antiterrorism Act Requires that every land, air

FCC Media Ownership Rules: Current Status and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 26, 2007

Subsequently, the FCC released a public notice extending the comment period to October 22, 2007, and the reply comment period to November 1, 2007. … CRS-9 statement criticizing the shortness of the public comment period and raising questions about the peer review process.35 On September 5, 2007, the FCC released the peer reviews of these studies.36

The Navy Biofuel Initiative Under the Defense Production Act

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 22, 2012

Defense Production Act Title III Advanced Drop-In BioFuels Production Project In March 2012, the Air Force issued a Special Notice as defined in the Federal Acquisition regulation (FAR) 5.205 (c) to notify … Air Force, Defense Production Act Title III Advanced Drop-In Bio Fuels Production Project, May 15, 2012, https://www.fbo.gov/index?

Qatar: Background and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 4, 2014

Treasury 14 The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (P.L. 110-181) authorized $81.7 million in FY2008 spending to build new Air Force and Special Operations facilities in Qatar. … The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (P.L. 110-417) authorizes $69.6 million in FY2009 spending to build new Air Force and Special Operations facilities.

Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from November 2025

Congressional research report · Legal Sidebar · Dec 16, 2025

Environmental Law: The Ninth Circuit concluded that a plaintiff’s outstanding request for civil penalties under the Clean Water Act was insufficient for Article III standing in view of existing mootness … The defendant restaurant had for years discharged fireworks during its Fourth of July celebrations, and the plaintiff environmental group alleged this was a violation of the Clean Water Act.

Statutory Framework for Congressional Management of DOD General and Flag Officers

Congressional research report · Reports · May 29, 2026

Congress periodically reviews these laws and considers amending them. … Congress also periodically reviews the number, duties, and compensation of GFOs.

Federal Oversight and State Cooperation in the Chesapeake Bay

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 29, 2013

Under its constitutional authority discussed above, Congress enacted the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, which is commonly referred to as the Clean Water Act (CWA), to control pollution of the nation … For more information, see CRS Report RL30030, Clean Water Act: A Summary of the Law.

Seabed Mining for Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Jul 2, 2026

Leon Guerrero to Matthew Giacona, Acting Director of BOEM, “Request for Public Comment Period Extension for Docket No. BOEM-2025-0351,” November 15, 2025. … BOEM’s initial 30-day comment period for the RFI ended on March 2, 2026.112 On March 6, 2026, BOEM announced that the comment period would be extended to April 1, 2026.113 In its FY2027 budget justification

Department of Labor’s 2024 Independent Contractor Rule

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type LSB · Sep 5, 2024

For example, the court explained that the company, and not the janitor, provided cleaning supplies for the work. … Some commenters viewed the rule as inconsistent with the economic reality test.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs and FY2020 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Apr 2, 2020

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), particularly the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) programs. … State Revolving Fund Programs The Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) authorize two complementary SRF programs to help publicly owned treatment works and public water systems finance

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