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The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Background and Implementation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 10, 2011

The first regards its duty, under § 309 of the Clean Air Act, to review and comment publicly on the environmental impacts of proposed federal activities, including those for which an EIS is prepared. … Categories of Legal Requirements Potentially Applicable to Federal Actions Category of laws Selected potential corresponding authorities Laws intended to protect physical resources Clean Air Act Clean

Energy and Minerals Provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 31, 2023

Section 40308 establishes a DOE program aimed at developing four regional direct air capture hubs, defined by the act as “a network of direct air capture projects, potential carbon dioxide utilization … For purposes of the program, the section defines clean energy projects as those using one or more of the following: solar energy, microgrids, geothermal energy, direct air capture, CCUS, energy storage

Defense Cleanup and Environmental Programs: Authorization and Appropriations for FY2005

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 20, 2004

Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Safe Drinking Water Act. … Neither law includes the exemptions from the Clean Air Act, CERCLA, or RCRA, which DOD requested.

Mercury Emissions from Electric Power Plants: An Analysis of EPA's Cap-and-Trade Regulations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 13, 2006

Air Act.” … (For a discussion of the ways in which Clear Skies would change the Clean Air Act, see CRS Report RL32782, Clear Skies and the Clean Air Act: What’s the Difference?

Animal Waste and Water Quality: EPA’s Response to the Waterkeeper Alliance Court Decision on Regulation of CAFOs

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 1, 2016

The Clean Water Act prohibits the discharge of pollutants from any “point source” to waters of the United States unless authorized under a permit that is issued by EPA or a qualified state, and the act … They also argued that the permitting aspects of the rule violate the Clean Water Act’s public participation requirements by effectively shielding the plans from public scrutiny and comment.

Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (USTs): Prevention and Cleanup

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 18, 2010

This gas additive was used widely to meet Clean Air Act requirements to reduce auto emissions. … The law also repealed the Clean Air Act oxygenated fuel requirement that had prompted the extensive use of MTBE.

Sport Utility Vehicles, Mini-Vans, and Light Trucks: An Overview of Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 17, 2004

for fuel economy standards, and the Clean Air Act for emissions standards. … The Clean Air Act gives EPA the authority to set standards for MY2004 and beyond, in order to attain and maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

Air Quality: Multi-Pollutant Legislation in the 108th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 17, 2003

The first, “Clear Skies,” would amend the Clean Air Act to place emission caps on electric utility emissions of SO2, NOx, and Hg. … amend the Clean Air Act to place emission caps on electric utility emissions of SO2, NOx, and Hg.

Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: A Summary of Major Provisions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 22, 2008

Subtitle D, Environmental Safeguards Previously, under the Clean Air Act (§211[f]), no new fuels or fuel additives could be introduced into commerce unless granted a waiver by the Environmental Protection … It amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the introduction of new fuels or fuel additives unless EPA explicitly grants a waiver.

Appropriations for FY1999: Military Construction

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 10, 1998

Act of 1990, and current program authorizations. … The long-term plan extends over a six-year period and is known as the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP).

Plastic Pollution and Policy Considerations: Frequently Asked Questions

Congressional research report · Reports · Mar 7, 2025

of Plastics Regulated Under the Clean Air Act? … /advance-notice-proposed-rulemaking-pyrolysis-and-gasification. 77 For further information on the Clean Air Act, see CRS Report RL30853, Clean Air Act: A Summary of the Act and Its Major Requirements,

Petitions for Rulemaking: An Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 23, 2020

Congressional Research Service 9 Petitions for Rulemaking: An Overview emissions from new motor vehicles under its Clean Air Act regulatory authority. … reasons for denial of the petition were invalid and that EPA did have the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.57 The Court determined that, under the Clean Air Act,

Background on NEPA Implementation for Highway Projects: Streamlining the Process

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 6, 2003

Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act • Migratory Bird Treaty Act • Water Bank Act • Wildflowers, Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Act, Section 130 Physical Environment • Clean Air Act, … Consequently, the requirement for an agency to meet the 30-day time period would not supersede statutory responsibilities under other laws (e.g., the Endangered Species Act or Clean Water Act).

Geoengineering: Governance and Technology Policy

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 26, 2013

. 300f et. seq., and the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et. seq. … Energy and Security Act of 2009, H.R. 2454, 111th Cong. §112 (as passed by the House, 2009). 80 See CRS Report RS20028, Ocean Dumping Act: A Summary of the Law. 81 See CRS Report RL30853, Clean Air Act

Year-Round Sale of E15

Congressional research report · Insight · Jun 5, 2026

Air Act (CAA). … Clean Air Act RVP Requirements The CAA authorizes the EPA Administrator to regulate fuels and fuel additives.

Federal Policies to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 28, 2023

Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program provides funding to states and local governments to fund transportation projects and programs to help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act. … Air Act.84 As part of its settlement terms, Volkswagen Group pledged to invest $2 billion over a 10-year period in zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure and education in select U.S. cities.85 Volkswagen

BP Alaska North Slope Pipeline Shutdowns: Regulatory Policy Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 15, 2007

Act. … Comments to the Joint Alaska Senate and House Resources Committee.

Department of Defense First Agency-wide Financial Audit (FY2018): Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 27, 2019

Without each of the Armed Forces receiving a clean audit opinion, DOD will not be able to receive an agency-wide clean audit opinion even if all other DOD components receive a clean audit opinion. 99 … Acknowledgments Heidi Peters and Gary Shorter provided helpful comments. Maura Mullins provided valuable assistance with research.

Energy Policy: The Continuing Debate and Omnibus Energy Legislation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 23, 2004

Inclusion of language extending deadlines for certain metropolitan areas to meet clean air deadlines was cited as potentially injurious to passage of a final bill. … The conference version of the bill would have amended the Clean Air Act to eliminate the requirement that reformulated gasoline (RFG) contain 2% oxygen to reduce automotive emissions, a requirement which

Ebola: Selected Legal Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 16, 2014

Act (ADA), or the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). … A. 103 Congressional Research Service 15 Ebola: Selected Legal Issues The Air Carrier Access Act110 The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) prohibits discrimination by air carriers against “otherwise qualified