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Implementing International Agreements on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): Proposed Amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 25, 2006

A state or local requirement would be permitted only if it were identical to the requirement prescribed by the Administrator, adopted under the authority of the Clean Air Act or any other federal law, … if parties to the Stockholm POPs Convention decide to add new source categories to Annex C, and such categories are not listed as major sources under the Clean Air Act §112(c). [§2] No comparable provision

Forest Service Payments to Counties—Title I of the Federal Forests County Revenue, Schools, and Jobs Act of 2012: Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 26, 2012

After considering the written comments, the decision-maker would be required to issue a final decision within 90 days after the end of the comment period. … Courts could be asked to review violations under several laws, including the Clean Water Act,37 the Clean Air Act,38 the National Historic Preservation Act,39 and the Archaeological Resources Protection

Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (June 26, 2023–July 2, 2023), Part 2

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type LSB · Jul 3, 2023

This Legal Sidebar (Part 2) discusses activity by the U.S. courts of appeals from June 26 through July 2, 2023, while a companion Legal Sidebar (Part 1) addresses Supreme Court decisions from this period … The court held that the Aircraft Rule was within the EPA’s Authority under § 231 of the Clean Air Act, and that the EPA reasonably explained its decision to comport its regulation with the ICAO standards

Climate Change: The Kyoto Protocol, Bali “Action Plan,” and International Actions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 30, 2008

the Clean Development Mechanism (Article 12). … period plus a penalty of 30%.

OMB and Risk Assessment

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 14, 2008

(For example, Section 109 of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to set national ambient air quality standards that allow for an “ample margin of safety” to protect public health.) … Other commenters raised additional issues.

Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the 115th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 30, 2017

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. … They call for the shift to privatized air traffic control to be completed over a threeyear transition period.

Water Infrastructure Financing: The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 1, 2019

Responding to concerns from some groups that WIFIA could impair and diminish support for clean water and drinking water SRF programs under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act (see discussion … Projects must also comply with the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act in the same manner that they would under the SRF provisions of the Clean Water Act.10 In addition, the act directed

A Brief Overview of Rulemaking and Judicial Review

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 27, 2017

See 5 U.S.C. §§ 555-57; Under the Clean Air Act, Congress removed certain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rulemaking activities from the APA’s coverage and instead established a separate set of similar … a 10-day comment period will be rare.”).

Alaska’s Active Volcanoes: Federal Role in Research, Monitoring, and Warning

Congressional research report · Reports · May 8, 2025

, or water restrictions; closures; shutting down or changing operations; moving property; and, where possible, removing or cleaning up ashfall deposits to prevent further damage to people, property, or … FAA, “Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM),” https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/7930.2S_Chg_2_dtd_12-2-21.pdf. FAA also changed the acronym from Notice to Air Men to Notice to Air Missions.

Life-Cycle Greenhouse Gas Assessment of Coal and Natural Gas in the Power Sector

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 26, 2015

Nor does it attempt to assess the full environmental impacts (e.g., inclusive of the net benefits to meeting National Ambient Air Quality Standards, reducing emissions of hazardous air pollutants, improving … Air Issues in the 114th Congress: An Overview, by (name redacted).

Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Commercial Trucking Issues

Congressional research report · Reports · Sep 11, 2026

Typically, the payment is a flat fee that creates a continuing relationship between the driver and dispatch service for a specific period of time. … Comments are in response to U.S.

Global Climate Change: Controlling CO2 Emissions—Cost-Limiting Safety Valves

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 22, 2004

A model for a tradeable permit approach is the sulfur dioxide (SO2) allowance program contained in Title IV of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. … Depending on how the unlimited permit approach is implemented, it can look and act a lot like a carbon tax.

Performance of Inherently Governmental and Critical Functions: The Obama Administration’s Final Policy Letter

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 5, 2011

See Correction of Long-Standing Errors in Agencies’ Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN-UP) Act, H.R. 1949, §2(3) (“The term ‘mission-essential functions’ refers to functions that, although neither necessarily … For example, the Correction of Long-Standing Errors in Agencies’ Unsustainable Procurements (CLEAN-UP) Act, which has been introduced in identical versions in the House and Senate, would require that federal

Department of Energy: Programs and Reorganization Proposals

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 28, 1999

A number of environmental laws, such as the Clean Air Act, and international treaties, such as the Framework Convention on Climate Change, incorporate renewable energy measures as a key part of their pollution … A growing number of environmental laws, such as the Clean Air Act, and international treaties, such as the Framework Convention on Climate 55 Prepared by Fred J.

U.S. Agent Orange/Dioxin Assistance to Vietnam

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 10, 2021

Agency for International Development, for the dioxin clean-up at the Bien Hoa airbase. … The United States committed to partnering with Vietnam to make a significant contribution to the clean-up of dioxin contamination at Bien Hoa Air Base. 7 The Trump Administration continued the U.S. commitment

Appropriations for FY2001: Interior and Related Agencies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 17, 2000

The MMS had an extensive comment period on the valuation rule throughout the 105th and 106th Congresses to allow for additional industry and congressional input. … The draft environmental impact statement was released in May 2000, and the comment period ended on July 17. The agency anticipates completing the rulemaking process in December.

Gasoline Prices: Causes of Volatility and Congressional Response

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 13, 2008

Throughout the period, U.S. gasoline consumption continued to rise. … Clean and Green Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act of 2007. H.R. 2419 (Peterson). Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008.

Department of Energy FY1999 Research and Development Budget: Description and Analysis

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 8, 1998

Several issues are emerging as Congress acts on the FY1999 request. … Concluding Comments While a significant increase in R&D funding over FY1998 seems likely, the total appropriations for R&D will fall short of the request.

Appropriations for FY1998: Interior and Related Agencies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 24, 1997

Adjusting for inflation, Interior appropriations remained essentially flat during this period. … determines sourcing areas, based on timber purchasing patterns and public comment.

Surface Transportation Congestion: Policy and Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 6, 2008

pollution, thereby undermining the provisions of the recently enacted Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA), P.L. 101-549. … to provide new funds for projects to help states and localities meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of 1990.