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The Environmental Protection Agency's FY2002 Budget

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 23, 2002

The House added $350 million to the Clean Water SRF funds, and provided $200 million for targeted grants with no earmarks specified. The Senate added $500 million for Clean Water SRF funds. … The beach grants are intended to help the states meet provisions of new Clean Water Act requirements on evaluating the quality of the nation’s beaches authorized in P.L. 106-284.

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

Petroleum Coke: Industry, Health, and Environmental Issues

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Nov 18, 2016

At the federal level, EPA has set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM, among other pollutants, under the Clean Air Act. … For example, federal regulations that may be implemented could include EPA’s New Source Performance Standards for Electricity Generating Units, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, Cross State Air Pollution

Cleanup at Abandoned Hardrock Mines: Issues Raised by “Good Samaritan” Legislation in the 109th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 15, 2006

Others have criticized the potential exemptions as being unnecessarily broad, and the reported bill dropped some exemptions in the bill as introduced (the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act). … A few stakeholders have addressed this issue, stating that sunsetting after a specific period of time (such as 10 years) leaves room for Congress to extend the legislation, but also ensures that the act

Air Quality and Electricity: Initiatives to Increase Pollution Controls

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 25, 2002

These initiatives include the Ozone Transport Rule (also called the NOx SIP Call); a set of “Section 126 petitions” in which 12 states allege under Section 126 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) that pollutants … An EPA Office of Enforcement & Compliance Assurance audit of New Source Review (NSR) applications required under provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA) that began in late 1996 was the precursor to the enforcement

Mission Critical: Restoring National Security as the Focus of Defense Production Act Reauthorization

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type TE · Mar 12, 2024

Energy,” June 6, 2022, available online at https://www.energy.gov/articles/ president-biden-invokes-defense-production-act-accelerate-domestic-manufacturing-clean. … Congress may also make appropriations that are available only for particular periods of time (for example, the appropriations made to the DPA Fund via the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-69)

International Agreements on Climate Change: Selected Legal Questions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 12, 2010

Although the Executive branch may not rely on the Copenhagen Accord as a basis for regulations, it may be able to rely on authority under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7521 et. seq.) to implement some … Clean Air Act, by (name redacted) and (name red acted), and CRS Report R40506, Cars and Climate: What Can EPA Do to Control Greenhouse Gases from Mobile Sources?

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2023 Appropriations

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Mar 16, 2023

For FY2023, P.L. 117-328 provided $556.8 million within the S&T and EPM accounts for clean air and climate, a $36.7 million (7.1%) increase compared with FY2022 appropriations of $520.0 million. … preparedness, and categorical grants specifically related to air quality.

Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2012

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 6, 2012

Actions under the Clean Air Act, in particular EPA controls on emissions of greenhouse gases, as well as efforts to address conventional pollutants from a number of industries, received much of the attention … For example, Division E, Title IV “General Provisions” in P.L. 112-74, included provisions specifying requirements and restrictions on the use of FY2012 funds for certain Clean Air Act regulatory actions

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs): Issues with Use and Disposal

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 27, 2008

CFLs already meet the Energy Act’s energy standard. … They won’t leech deadly compounds into the air or water. They won’t kill people working in the landfills.

Clean Water Act Section 401: Background and Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 7, 2016

Clean Water Act Section 401: Background and Issues name redacted Specialist in Resources and Environmental Policy March 7, 2016 Congressional Research Service 7-.... www.crs.gov 97-488 Clean Water Act … air technology, or controlling floods.

Senate Finance Committee Tax Provisions in the Build Back Better Act

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 22, 2021

Air Act), as compared with petroleum-based jet fuel. … Congressional Research Service 24 Senate Finance Committee Tax Provisions in the Build Back Better Act Section Title and Number Clean Electricity Investment Credit Section 126802 Increase in Clean

Environmental Requirements Addressed During Corps Civil Works Project Planning: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 5, 2013

Included among them were the National Historic Preservation Act (1966), the Endangered Species Act (1973), and the Clean Water Act (1972). … For example, the issuance of permits by a state water quality agency pursuant to the Clean Water Act or consultations with the U.S.

The Webster-Heise Valve: A Significant Improvement in the Internal Combustion Engine and Its Fuels?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 7, 1982

Air Act. Ethyl agreed to test it at its research laboratory near Detroit (see Test 1, Summary of Tests). … Most of the emission standards promulgated under the Clean Air Act of 1970 are under pressure for revision.

Geoengineering: Ocean Iron Fertilization

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 7, 2022

NOAA, Ocean Fertilization, p. 2. 57 For specific appropriations funding for direct air capture research, see CRS In Focus IF11501, Carbon Capture Versus Direct Air Capture, by Ashley J. … Act (P.L. 109-58); National Marine Sanctuaries Act (P.L. 106-513); and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 (MSA; P.L. 109-479), among others.

International Support for the U.S.-Led War on Terrorism

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 8, 2003

Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia allowed the use of Prince Sultan Air Base for coordination of air operations over Afghanistan. … of Terrorism Act U.N.

Coast Guard: Analysis of the FY2000 Budget

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 14, 1999

This includes hazardous waste minimization, a variety of small compliance projects, and meeting compliance requirements under the Oil Pollution Act, Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. … The budget seeks $48 million for various associated costs including cleaning up spills .

Appropriations for FY1998: VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 17, 1997

The Senate adopted an amendment to fund the Chemical Safety Board, an independent board for investigating chemical accidents authorized under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments; a similar amendment was … Clean Air Act Issues, by James McCarthy. CRS Issue Brief 97019. Environmental Protection Agency: FY1998 Budget, by Martin Lee. CRS Issue Brief 97023.

Agent Orange: Veterans' Complaints Concerning Exposure to Herbicides in South Vietnam

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 25, 1982

S. 1872 (the Vietnam Veterans' Act); H.R. 6050 (the Vietnam Veterans' Act); H.R. 6 3 7 7 (the Vietnam Era Veterans Agent Orange Act); each would have established a presumption of service-connected disability … Clean bill forwarded to full committee.

Maritime Fuel Regulations

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Aug 6, 2018

Specifically, Annex VI of the treaty defines air pollution requirements for engines and vessels. Air pollution standards under MARPOL were first adopted in 1997 and became enforceable in 2005. … In addition, U.S. vessels must also meet EPA fuel standards and engine emission standards as specified in the Clean Air Act.