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Ocean Commissions: Ocean Policy Review and Outlook

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 30, 2006

Stage two began when the public comment period closed June 4, 2004, and the commission commenced reviewing the comments received from the governors and others. … Stage two commenced when the public comment period closed on June 4 and the commission began reviewing the comments received and modifying the report in response to gubernatorial or stakeholder input.

The Supplemental Poverty Measure: Its Core Concepts, Development, and Use

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 19, 2022

The Census Bureau submitted a notice in the Federal Register published on May 26, 2010, soliciting comments about the SPM. … This is different from setting a fixed dollar amount in a single time period and adjusting for inflation thereafter.

Superfund Reauthorization Bills : A Comparison of S . 1285, Subcommittee-Approved H .R. 2500, and H .R. 228

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 17, 1995

Public Comment No comparable provisio No comparable provision . §612 reaffirms EPA's obligation to fully consider and respond to public comments . … Air emissions or water discharges resulting from remediation technology must meet State standards unless any of 6 specified exceptions apply . §121(m) .

COVID-19: Resources for Tracking Federal Spending

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Jul 31, 2020

Treasury Department and Federal Reserve (Fed) programs:   Treasury’s Payroll Support Program supports passenger air carriers, cargo air carriers, and certain contractors for continuing payment of employee … Treasury’s Loan Program provides loans to passenger air carriers, cargo air carriers, and businesses critical to national security.

Progress in Combating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs): U.S. and Global Efforts from FY2006 to FY2015

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 28, 2014

16 Congressional Research Service 6 U.S. and Global Progress in Combating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) be systematically screened because these diseases are generally asymptomatic during the periods … Accessing Clean Water and Sanitation Transmission of most NTDs is facilitated by insufficient access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).30 An estimated 880 million children are carrying soil-transmitted

Homeless in America

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 1, 1984

The most successful find refuge in garages or abandoned buildings, over hot air grates or under bridges. … If they were considered a mental health problem, the state needed to act.

Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN)

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Jan 6, 2017

For example, S. 2848 included provisions on water quality infrastructure under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Most of S. 2848’s CWA provisions were not included in WIIN. … (See CRS In Focus IF10471, WRDA Legislation in the 114th Congress: Clean Water Act and Infrastructure Financing Provisions in S. 2848 and WIIN, by Claudia Copeland.)

Energy Projects on Federal Lands: Leasing and Authorization

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 28, 2013

for receiving public comments after notice is published in the Federal Register.33 24 Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act, P.L. 86-517, codified at 16 U.S.C. §§528-532. 16 U.S.C. §1604; 36 C.F.R. §§219.5 … DOI issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking accepting comments through February 27, 2012.186 Related legislative action—the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2011—would place an

"Bunker Busters": Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator Issues, FY2005-FY2007

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 21, 2006

Secretary Abraham: It was the conclusion of the Nuclear Posture Review that a threat that needed to be addressed in the 21st century in the immediate period ahead of us would be hard, deeply buried targets … Has it — [speaking to General Richard Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff] You want to comment on whether there’s a, quote, “military requirement” specifically? General Myers: You bet.

The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 13, 2010

active duty period is 18 months. … Current law excludes active duty service periods required to meet an obligation for education at the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy

U.S.-India Security Relations: Strategic Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 24, 2013

According to the MOD report: As the [Indian air force or IAF] enters the twelfth Five Year Plan period, [it] is poised to acquire capabilities that would allow it to conduct network centric enabled operations … Menon, “Evolution of the Air-to-Air Missiles: Options for the IAF.”

Small Business and the 97th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 6, 1982

If approve8, this proposed rule will be published sometime this spring in the Federal Register for additional comments. … Air Pollution Control Loans provided loans to small businesses that are likely to suffer economic injury to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act of 1970. 00/00/74 -- Disaster Loans--Base Closing

FEMA Hazard Mitigation: A First Step Toward Climate Adaptation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 23, 2022

Eligible entities include states, tribal governments that have received a major disaster declaration during a five-year period ending on the date of enactment of the STORM Act (January 1, 2021), and insular … Both BRIC and the STORM Act require applicants to have had a recent major disaster declaration within a set period of time.

Women in the Armed Forces

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 20, 1991

The Armed Forces Integration Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 356-75) gave women a permanent place in the military services by authorizing women in the regular Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. … The Defense Authorization Act of 1985 required that 19% of those enlisting in the Regular Air Force during FY1987 and not less than 22% of those enlisting during FY1988 be women.

U.S. Renewable Electricity: How Does the Production Tax Credit (PTC) Impact Wind Markets?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 10, 2012

The Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012 (S. 3521) was reported in the Senate on August 28, 2012. … Wind Installations, With and Without a PTC Extension (2006-2015) Source: Zindler, Ethan, “Clean Energy Market Trends: U.S.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations for FY2024

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 26, 2024

The majority of DOT’s annual funding is established by two periodic authorization acts, one for surface transportation programs and one for aviation programs. … carriers (Essential Air Service) 355 349 349 349 349 Essential Air Service (Overflight Fees) (non-add) 122 154 — 155 154 Electric Vehicle Fleet — 26 — — — Volpe National Transportation

Stormwater Permits: Status of EPA's Regulatory Program

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 8, 2005

Recognition of the water quality problems of stormwater runoff led Congress in 1987, when it last amended the Clean Water Act (CWA) comprehensively, to direct EPA to implement a specific permit program … EPA has recognized that its approach to managing stormwater discharges could change if Congress amends the Clean Water Act.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Manufacturing Trends

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 30, 2013

for Fiscal Year 2013 (§1052 of H.R. 4310; P.L. 112-239) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (H.R. 658; P.L. 112-95; 126 Stat. 11). … Total worldwide spending for the period is forecast to amount to $89.1 billion.

MQ-25 Stingray: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · In Focus · Aug 12, 2026

Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (P.L. 106-398, §220). … • Whether the Navy’s plan to begin LRIP before it completes the test and evaluation period might result in additional delays and, if so, the Navy’s plan for managing the risk of schedule delays.

FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 18, 2020

A (Air Force BCMR); 33 C.F.R. … B (Air Force DRB); 33 C.F.R.