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Dam Removal: The Federal Role

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 15, 2024

Such involvement may include the issuance of a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit from the U.S. … Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors Act Most dam removal projects require a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permit from USACE for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United

Air Force B-21 Raider Long-Range Strike Bomber

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 22, 2021

This comports with earlier comments about the possibility of B-21 being part of a family of systems, and suggests that some relevant capabilities may be under development in other budget lines. … Congressional Research Service 8 Air Force B-21 Raider Long-Range Strike Bomber On March 7, 2016, the Air Force released a list of B-21 major subcontractors, without commenting on what part of the aircraft

V-22 Osprey Tilt-Rotor Aircraft Program

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 19, 2012

Air Force News. … Air Force V-22 R&D was cut by $7.5 million for “Contract delay.” FY2012 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 2219/S.

Latin America and the Caribbean: U.S. Policy and Key Issues for Congress in 2012

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 21, 2012

ECPA includes voluntary bilateral and multi-country initiatives to promote clean energy, advance energy security, and reduce greenhouse gas 3 U.N. … Both Hezbollah and Iran have been implicated in the bombing of two Jewish targets in Buenos Aires in the early 1990s.

The Middle East Television Network: An Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 17, 2005

This report will be updated periodically. … Some commentators want nongovernmental organizations to carry the torch of public diplomacy in the region.

Joint Strike Fighter (JSF): Potential National Security Questions Pertaining to a Single Production Line

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 10, 2002

During the 1990s, the number of companies in the U.S. aerospace industry capable of acting as prime contractors has fallen precipitously due to a series of corporate mergers, acquisitions, divestitures … Senator Smith was reported to have commented that “awarding a major contract to one contractor ‘was something we did 10 years ago...I don’t know why we are still doing that.’”19 Senator Christopher Bond

FY2025 NDAA: Active Component End-Strength

Congressional research report · Insight · Sep 30, 2025

The active component comprises the full-time personnel of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force. … Congress also periodically sets minimum end-strength levels for the Armed Forces, that may be identical to or lower than the authorized end-strength.

Suspending the Gas Tax: Analysis of S. 2285

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 7, 2000

some time during the suspension period. … Finally, except for propane and compressed natural gas, all fuels have a 0.1¢/per-gallon LUST component, which generates revenues for the clean-up of spills from leaking underground storage tanks.7 Thus

Jamaica

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Dec 9, 2021

These SOEs were short-lived, however, since the opposition PNP did not support their extension after an initial 14-day period permitted by law. U.S. … The country is also a beneficiary of the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, a program begun in 2000 that provides tariff preferences for apparel imports.

The National Guard State Partnership Program: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 15, 2011

In its federal status, the National Guard is a reserve component of the Army and Air Force, and focuses on developing and using military skills. … It could do this through committee hearings or by requiring periodic reports to Congress on the topic.

Select Acquisition Reform Provisions in the House and Senate Versions of the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 21, 2017

The FY2017 act itself continued a trend started by the FY2016 enacted bill, which had 77 provisions in Title VIII, the most since the FY2008 act, which had 60 provisions. Figure 1. … than hours spent cleaning bathrooms—unless DOD provides a justification (§818).

The Posse Comitatus Act and Related Matters: A Sketch

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 6, 2005

The courts and commentators believe that it does not. … The Act is silent as to what constitutes “part” of the Army or Air Force for purposes of proscription.

Frequently Asked Questions: CHIPS Act of 2022 Provisions and Implementation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 25, 2023

For example, the process for obtaining pre-construction and operating permits required under the Federal Clean Air Act can take 12 to 18 months.45 Additionally, domestic fab construction projects that … Other manufacturing steps include adding materials (deposition and implantation), wafer cleaning and smoothing (wet cleaning and planarization), and thermal treatments (diffusion and annealing).

Military Base Closures: Highlights of the 2005 BRAC Commission Report and Its Additional Proposed Legislation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 26, 2006

Air National Guard Among the most difficult issues faced by the 2005 BRAC Commission were DOD’s proposals to close or realign Air National Guard bases. … Information (FOIA) and Government in the Sunshine Acts.

Military Construction Funding in the Event of a National Emergency

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Jan 11, 2019

the event of a declaration of war or national emergency and depends upon a “declaration of war or the declaration by the President of a national emergency in accordance with the National Emergencies Act … Status of Unobligated Balances for Military Construction (MILCON) and Family Housing Titles (in thousands of dollars, as of September 30, 2018) Account Period of Availability Appropriated Amount Unobligated

Liberia: 1989-1997 Civil War, Post-War Developments, and U.S. Relations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 31, 2003

listener comments critical of the Taylor government. … Post-War Period.

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

The Polar Vortex: Background and Forecasting

Congressional research report · In Focus · Feb 6, 2026

Mean Temperature Departures from Average, February 7-21, 2021 Average Period: 1981-2010 Arctic blasts or cold air outbreaks. … When this occurs, the jet stream becomes “wavy” and cold air moves south and warm air moves north, producing a disrupted polar vortex.

Drug Testing in Sports: Proposed Legislation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 10, 2005

testing standards an unfair or deceptive act under the FTC Act, and require the FTC to promulgate regulations to enforce the Clean Sports Act as if the FTC Act were incorporated into the Clean Sports … After this grace period ends, the Secretary could levy fines of up to $5 million for noncompliance, and add another $1 million for each additional day of noncompliance.26 The Commerce Secretary would be

Veterans’ Benefits: The Impact of Military Discharges on Basic Eligibility

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 6, 2015

Homosexual acts involving aggravating circumstances or other factors affecting the performance of duty Examples include child molestation, homosexual prostitution, homosexual acts or conduct accompanied … The additional one-year eligibility period began February 12, 2015, with the enactment of the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for America Veterans Act (H.R. 203; P.L. 114-2). 96 Community-Based Outpatient