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Calculation of Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 12, 2010

Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Air Quality Task Force May 2009 Meeting. Adapted by CRS. … Time horizon is defined as the time period for which biofuel production is projected to occur.

Technical Assistance for Agriculture Conservation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 7, 2011

This is due in part to the high demand placed on nutrient management plans and handling animal manure in accordance with the Clean Water Act and EPA’s rules for Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO … • Upon enactment of the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act (RCA, P.L. 95-192) in 1977, USDA was directed to develop a national soil and water conservation program and to periodically assess the

A New Farm Bill: Comparing the House and Senate Proposals with Current Law

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 12, 2002

[Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990] Adds wind erosion, crop loss, land use management, water and air quality, revenue insurance, agrotourism, fruit and vegetable … Clean Energy Under the current law, the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CFRDA) (7 U.S.C. 1921 et. seq.), there are no provisions for clean energy.

Tanzania: Current Issues and U.S. Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 6, 2017

MCC Board voted to suspend the MCC’s partnership with Tanzania.20 Since the vote there have been periodic acts of aggression against putative opposition supporters by so-called “Zombies,” informal pro-CCM … Critics charge that the act “will negatively impact press freedom and was passed hastily, without proper discussion” and may require private media to act as an arm of the state, given an act requirement

Federal Research and Development (R&D) Funding: FY2023

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 10, 2022

This request includes increases of $101.0 million for clean energy research and $109.0 million for climate science. … EPA’s FY2023 budget justification refers to this program area as “Clean Air and Climate.” b. EPA’s FY2023 budget justification refers to this program area as “Climate Protection.” c.

Treasury and Federal Reserve Financial Assistance in Title IV of the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 6, 2021

Act Payroll Support to Air Carriers and Contractors, by Rachel Y. … become unavailable. 33 This role is minimal in normal conditions but has been important in periods of financial instability.

NATO Expansion: Cost Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 26, 1998

First, the report argues, it costs less for a country to act in concert with an alliance than for it to rely solely on its own resources for defense. … The third option combines land forces with air power.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5): Summary and Legislative History

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 20, 2009

Air Force construction ($180.0 million) is to be devoted to troop housing and child development centers. … Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) and Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) are two examples.

Navy Force Architecture and Ship Acquisition: Selected FY2006 Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 15, 2005

West Coast,65 which would qualify them under the Jones Act. 64 65 CRS Report RS21566, The Jones Act: An Overview, by John F. Frittelli. … Procuring additional LHA(R)s during the period FY206-FY2011 period might be facilitated by using incremental funding or advance appropriations.

Conservation and the 2007 Farm Bill

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 6, 2008

In addition, the Resource Conservation Act (RCA), enacted 1978 and expiring at the end of 2007, requires that the Department conduct a periodic assessment of natural resource conditions and prepare a national … Section 213 would amend the Emergency Conservation Program to add providing assistance to clean up debris in nurseries affected by natural disasters. (Provision not included in H.R. 1551.)

Energy Efficiency in Congressional Buildings

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 3, 2001

monitors indoor and outdoor air temperatures and provides centralized control of air conditioning systems throughout the Capitol complex. … The executive branch agencies have been subject to energy efficiency goals for a longer period of time than the AOC.30 Further, EO13123 contains more detailed requirements than P.L. 105-275.

The Army’s Modernization Strategy: Congressional Oversight Considerations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 7, 2020

Air and Missile Defense. Soldier Lethality. … Air and Missile Defense: systems to protect Army ground forces against a range of air and missile threats. 6.

An Introduction to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

Congressional research report · Reports · Jul 11, 2025

The credits are claimed over a 10-year period. … Those changes allowed developers that combine LIHTC with the Section 48 energy investment tax credit, the Section 48E clean electricity investment tax credit, or the Section 45L new energy-efficient homes

Aircraft Noise and Air Traffic Control Modernization

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Jan 27, 2020

Noise events are aggregated over the 24-hour period, and penalties of 10 dB are added to nighttime flights between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. … The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115254) mandated that FAA complete its review of alternatives to DNL and 65 DNL guidelines.

Iraq: Politics and Governance

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 9, 2016

Shiite, is acting Interior Minister. 38 Tim Arango. … Iran has periodically acted against other Iranian opposition groups based in Iraq, including the Free Life Party (PJAK) that consists of Iranian Kurds and is allied with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party that

Kuwait: Issues for the 119th Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Jan 14, 2026

A joint exercise in December 2025 tested counter-drone and air defense capabilities in Kuwait. … Kuwait is a member of the Global Coalition against the Islamic State and periodically announces security actions against suspected IS-supporters in the country.

Military Space Programs: Issues Concerning DOD's SBIRS and STSS Programs

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 30, 2006

The Air Force restructured the program. … DOD’s Selected Acquisition Report for the period ending September 2005 indicates that the program exceeded the 15% Nunn-McCurdy limit during that reporting period.

World Bank: IDA Loans or IDA Grants?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 8, 2002

The President’s summit colleagues had little comment on his proposal. … There is no grace period for the service charge obligation.

MHS Genesis: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 28, 2019

that includes a two-year base period, two three-year optional ordering periods, and an award term period of up to two years.65 The initial total award ceiling for MHS Genesis was $4.3 billion.66 On June … Force Base, Naval Air Station Lemoore, U.S.

North Korean Crisis: Possible Military Options

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 29, 2003

Air Force units deploying 90 combat aircraft. … Navy and Air Force participation, and at least some Coast Guard assets.