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Selected Mail Delivery Provisions in the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (H.R. 3076)

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Feb 11, 2022

INSIGHTi Selected Mail Delivery Provisions in the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (H.R. 3076) Updated February 11, 2022 The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (H.R. 3076) passed the House on February … In the context of the bill, “modes of transportation” refers to ground (highway, rail, or bus), air, or water transportation.

The U.S. Oil Refining Industry: Background in Changing Markets and Fuel Policies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 27, 2012

Air Act. … Environmental Protection Agency under Section 211(k) of the Clean Air Act.

Overview of Federal Real Property Disposal Requirements and Procedures

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 10, 2014

period prior to closing a post office. … Although the clean parcels may be ready for reuse, the requirement to clean up the contaminated parcels under Section 120(h) of CERCLA prior to transfer could delay the conveyance of the property as a

Nationwide Permits for Wetlands Projects: Issues and Regulatory Developments

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 2, 2005

Nationwide and other general permits2 are valid only for a period of five years, as is the case with other Clean Water Act permits. … In June 1997, the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Wetlands, and Private Property held a similar hearing.

The Office of Surface Mining’s Stream Protection Rule: An Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 11, 2017

The settlement called for OSM to make changes to its stream buffer zone rule to improve consistency with the Clean Water Act. … on the documents, on September 10, 2015, OSM extended the original 60-day comment period until October 26, 2015, allowing more than 100 days in total for comments.42 Major Features of the 2015 Proposed

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Issues for the 118th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 28, 2023

During this period, some air tour operators still could continue activities under interim operating authorities provided in the act.158 Also during this period, the 112th Congress enacted broad aviation … Congressional Research Service 49 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Issues for the 118th Congress FAA Actions Regarding Aircraft Emissions The Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1970 directs

Green Infrastructure and Issues in Managing Urban Stormwater

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 2, 2016

Act permits. … Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters Plan Philadelphia has launched an ambitious, 25-year plan called Green City, Clean Waters to achieve compliance with the Clean Water Act by establishing binding

The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program

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

Since 1970, the Clean Air Act (CAA; 42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.) has required the federal government to limit these emissions, among others, from new stationary (industrial) sources and new mobile sources … EPA’s National Clean Diesel Campaign within the Office of Transportation and Air Quality administers the DERA program.

Clean Air and New Source Review: Defining Routine Maintenance

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 11, 2005

The reason for the aversion to the term lies in the 1970 Clean Air Act. … EPA also notes that there are other Clean Air Act programs, particularly Title IV, that control sulfur dioxide emissions from powerplants.

Air Quality and Transportation Enhancement Provisions in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 10, 1998

with federal air quality standards under the Clean Air Act. … quality standards.5 Most transportation control measures listed under Section 108 of the Clean Air Act are eligible for CMAQ funds.

Fuel Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 24, 2008

the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, municipal fleets can use alternative fuel vehicles as one way to mitigate air quality problems. … However, all of the changes modeled in EPA’s study would require amendments to various provisions in the Clean Air Act.

Renewable Energy—A Pathway to Green Jobs?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 24, 2009

Renewable energy technologies can provide clean electricity to help meet regional air quality standards. … (Both the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, have been characterized by some as “jobs bills.”)

Air Quality and Transportation Enhancement Provisions in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 10, 1998

with federal air quality standards under the Clean Air Act. … quality standards.5 Most transportation control measures listed under Section 108 of the Clean Air Act are eligible for CMAQ funds.

Metropolitan Transportation Planning

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 3, 2010

Air Act: In Need of Reform? … Arguably, the biggest changes date to the enactment of the ISTEA and the requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA; P.L. 101-549).

Air Pollution Emission Control: Existing Technologies and Mercury Cobenefits

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 15, 2004

Background The EPA, under the provisions of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671), has set National Ambient Air Quality Standards for six pollutants. … Particulate matter collects on the surface of the fabric and is periodically removed by shaking the filters, pulsing gas through them, or reversing the air flow through the filter.

Anaerobic Digestion: Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Energy Generation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 9, 2011

Air Act. 27 Net metering is an energy metering method that uses a bidirectional meter, thus allowing the meter to run backwards if a customer generates more electricity than being consumed. 28 Interstate … Cleaning biogas removes hydrogen sulfide.

Relicensing of Nonfederal Hydroelectric Projects: Background and Procedural Reform Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 25, 2007

Congress extended this conditioning authority to state resource agencies under the 1972 Clean Water Act (CWA). … Following a comment period, the applicant files the final application.

Wind Power in the United States: Technology, Economic, and Policy Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 21, 2008

(42 U.S.C. §4321). 80 Others might include the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§668-668d), National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. §470), Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1251), Rivers … The Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act (S. 2076), introduced in September 2007, would, among other things, amend the Federal Power Act to require national renewable energy zones.

National Estuary Program: A Collaborative Approach to Protecting Coastal Water Quality

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 12, 2001

Congress established the National Estuary Program in Section 320 of the Clean Water Act. … The Estuaries and Clean Waters Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-457) amended Section 320 of the Clean Water Act to award priority consideration to the Lake Pontchartrain Basin in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Natural Gas for Cars and Trucks: Options and Challenges

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 19, 2014

Air Act (CAA). … Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Standards Vehicle greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy are regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA).