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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization: An Overview of Legislative Action in the 112th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 9, 2011

For new projects, the airport would have to provide for a notice and comment period for carriers operating at the airport and a public notice and comment period before filing the PFC status report. … The Air Tour Management Program The National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 (Title VIII, P.L. 106-181, hereinafter “Air Tour Act”) regulates commercial air tours over most units of the National

Energy and Water Development: FY2025 Appropriations

Congressional research report · Reports · May 15, 2025

The Air Force plans to deploy the W87-1 on the new U.S. … From time to time, DOE also activates exchange authorities to temporarily store crude oil during low-price periods and provide additional supply during high-price periods.55 Because of limited utilization

Federal Regulatory Reform: An Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 22, 2001

The APA does not specify a minimum period for public comment. However, Executive Order 12866 requires a period of no less than 60 days. … Clean Air Act Issues in the 106th Congress. CRS Issue Brief IB10003. Environmental Protection Legislation in the 106th Congress. CRS Issue Brief IB94036.

Climate Change: Current Issues and Policy Tools

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 6, 2009

Parker and Yacobucci found that: In its analysis, [Clean Air Task Force] CATF expresses confidence in S. 2191’s various technology and efficiency provisions and models the bill assuming EIA’s Best Available … For example, the Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that the EPA must consider regulating CO2 and other GHGs emitted from motor vehicles as pollutants under the Clean Air Act.42 Further litigation has been pursued

Salton Sea Restoration

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 28, 2021

air quality mitigation costs under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.). 74 In its FY2021 budget justification, Reclamation compared the sort of mitigation efforts that may be required in the Salton … Congressional Research Service 19 Salton Sea Restoration Owens Lake Air Quality Mitigation Program. 75 That program is conducting compliance actions under the Clean Air Act and reports that air quality

Supreme Court Opinions: October 2000 Term

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 17, 2001

Ct. 903, 69 USLW 4136 (2-27-01) Clean Air Act; delegation; deference to agency interpretation: Section 109(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, which directs the EPA Administrator to set primary ambient air quality … Air Act cost considerations impermissible in setting primary standards . . . . . . . . . 41 Clean Water Act migratory bird rule, Corps of Engineers lacks jurisdiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Compensation

Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA): Liability of Responsible Parties

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 2, 2010

with a discharge of oil into covered waters.4 Under the Clean Water Act, only the federal government could recover removal costs from the responsible party. … The National Contingency Plan is authorized by Clean Water Act § 311(d). 33 U.S.C. § 1321(d).

U.S. Energy Supply and Use: Background and Policy Primer

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 14, 2024

Second, the Clean Air Act (CAA, 42 U.S.C. §7521 et seq.) provides authority to EPA to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—which are closely linked to fuel consumption. … EPA has oversight/enforcement of all or part of the Clean Water Act; Clean Air Act; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; and the Oil Pollution Act, among other laws.

Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Projects

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 31, 2017

For example, the environmental impacts of a given project may trigger compliance with elements of the Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act of 1973, National Historic Preservation Act, or Clean Water Act … Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, and the Coastal Barrier Resources Act.

Unconventional Gas Shales: Development, Technology, and Policy Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 30, 2009

the Clean Water Act (CWA)—also apply. … • S. 1095 (introduced May 20, 2009, and cited as “America’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2009”) would amend the Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standards into low-carbon fuel standards.

Interim Continuing Resolutions (CRs): Potential Impacts on Agency Operations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 25, 2012

acts. … In contrast to regular and supplemental appropriations acts, an interim CR generally does not provide a specific amount of budget authority for an appropriations account for a specific time period of availability

The U.S. Automotive Industry: Selected Issues

Congressional research report · Reports · Mar 5, 2026

Air Act,” 91 Federal Register 7686, February 18, 2026; EPA, “EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. … Buffie. 99 Treasury, “After Just Three Months, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Has Saved Americans an Estimated $600 Million on Clean Vehicle Purchases at the Time of Sale,” press release, May 3, 2024

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: FY2006 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 3, 2006

Air Act provisions. … Clean Air Act Implementation and Research EPA’s implementation of, and proposed changes to, several Clean Air Act provisions, as well as efforts to address climate change, have elevated interest in funding

Selected Legal Mechanisms Whereby the Government Can Hold Contractors Accountable for Failure to Perform or Other Misconduct

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 23, 2015

Examples include (1) convictions for certain violations of the Clean Air Act or Clean Water Act;176 (2) failures to pay locally prevailing wages under the Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, or Walsh-Healy … Water Act); 42 U.S.C. §7606 (Clean Air Act). 177 40 U.S.C. §3144 (Davis-Bacon); 41 U.S.C. §6706 (Service Contract); 41 U.S.C. §6504 (Walsh-Healey).

P.L. 110-275: The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 23, 2008

The provision also specifies that any area designated as rural for the purposes of making payments for air ambulance services on December 31, 2006, will be treated as rural for the purpose of making air … period.

Issues in the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 29, 2015

After FAA gives notice of its proposed approval of the final application and lease agreement in the Federal Register, there is a 60-day public review and comment period. … During these portions of flight, pilots use their radios to provide periodic position reports to air traffic facilities.

Overview of the Steam Electric Power Generator Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Oct 1, 2020

Updated October 1, 2020 Overview of the Steam Electric Power Generator Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards Overview  Best Practicable Control Technology Currently The Clean Water Act (CWA) … Other groups argued that EPA acted arbitrarily by not requiring more stringent controls on discharges of bromide.

Surface Transportation Program Reauthorization Issues for the 112th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 12, 2012

Section 176 of the Clean Air Act prohibits federal agencies from funding projects in these areas unless the projects “conform” to the SIPs. … Conformity with the Clean Air Act Jim McCarthy RSI 7-.... Recreational Trails Sandy Johnson RSI 7-....

The Al-Jazeera News Network: Opportunity or Challenge for U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 23, 2003

This paper will be updated periodically. … In one broadcast from a Baghdad hospital where wounded children were shown, an AlJazeera correspondent commented with distress that “they said it would be a clean war, they said they wouldn’t hit civilians

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): In Brief

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 7, 2022

After 2026, SAF could be eligible for the new clean fuel productions credits proposed in Section 136805. … H6509. 29 “The Build Back Better Act,” Section 136805, Congressional Record, November 18, 2021, p. H6529.