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Regulation of Cell-Cultured Meat

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Oct 25, 2018

FDA inspections are on a periodic basis, and inspectors are not in facilities during all hours of operation. … Both meetings were open for public comment. (See Table 1.)

Latin America and the Caribbean: Key Issues and Actions in the 114th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 4, 2017

Under the Kirchner governments, however, there were periodic tensions in relations. … Commercial Air Service to Cuba?

Appropriations for FY1998: Military Construction

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 26, 1998

An additional $208.5 million for medical facilities and $103.6 million for environmental clean-up projects were added by the Senate. … The long-term plan extends over a six-year period and is known as the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP).

Tribal Jurisdiction over Nonmembers: A Legal Overview

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 18, 2015

The Clean Air Act provides an example of Congress delegating federal authority to tribes to regulate nonmember conduct on non-Indian fee land by enforcing their own standards. … The Clean Water Act provides a similar process for tribes to assume authority to enforce their own clean water standards. 76 Congressional Research Service 11 Tribal Jurisdiction over Nonmembers: A

The Northeast Heating Oil Supply, Demand, and Factors Affecting Its Use

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 28, 2014

See Appendix A of this report for further descriptions. 8 26 U.S.C. §4081. 9 Highway diesel fuel is taxed at $0.244 per gallon, while non-road fuel is untaxed. 10 The Clean Air Act does not give EPA specific … National Oilheat Research Alliance Congress authorized the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) in the 2000 Energy Act to develop projects for the research, development, and demonstration of clean

Climate Change Adaptation by Federal Agencies: An Analysis of Plans and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 23, 2015

Range of Projected Mid-Century Surface Air Temperature Changes for the Continental United States Change calculated using averages for the period 2040-2069, relative to the period 1971-2000 Congressional … Range of Projected Late-Century Surface Air Temperature Changes for the Continental United States Change calculated using averages for the period 2070-2099, relative to the period 1971-2000 Congressional

U.S. Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Sustainment, Modernization, and Recapitalization: Background and Issues for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 24, 2015

Both would likely necessitate increased funding, but the Budget Control Act (BCA) limits funding for the Department of Defense (DOD) through 2021. … of 2015 to periodically update its estimate of the cost of nuclear forces.

Climate Change: Science and Policy Implications

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 2, 2007

These radiatively important pollutants are controlled, to varying degrees, by regulations in many countries (including the United States under the Clean Air Act). 63 GWPs are a useful but imperfect shortcut … pollutant emissions, such as the Clean Air Act in the United States.

The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010: Operational and Market Considerations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 29, 2010

The latest Senate proposal was included as Division C Title XXX of the Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 (S. 3663) introduced by Senator Harry Reid on July 28, 2010. … A third Senate version, the Home Star Retrofit Act of 2010, was included as Division C Title XXX of the Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 (S. 3663) introduced by Senator Harry

Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Effects, and Process

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 20, 2004

medical care of inpatients and emergency outpatient care; — activities essential to ensure continued public health and safety, including safe use of food, drugs, and hazardous materials; — continuance of air … Throughout a shutdown period, agencies are apprised of the latest developments in resolving the budgetary impasse.

Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (August 22–August 28, 2022)

Congressional research report · CRS Report Type LSB · Aug 29, 2022

A Clean Air Act provision, 42 U.S.C. § 7607(b)(1) provides that the D.C. … Service    6 Tax: In reviewing a dispute involving the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS’s) cancellation of advance pricing agreements meant to govern a private corporation’s tax calculations for a period

Science and Technology Issues in the 114th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 7, 2015

The comment period on the EA ended on April 26, 2013. The agency is addressing these comments, and plans to issue a final decision. … Many of the clean energy programs are identified as supporting EPA’s Clean Power Plan, as would approximately $280 million for EPA.

Metallurgical Coal: Frequently Asked Questions

Congressional research report · Reports · Dec 10, 2025

of clean energy that was enacted under P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). … ,” Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, June 8, 2023, https://energyandcleanair.org/record-rise-in-chinas-coal-productionand-imports/.

Estimating Offset Supply in a Cap-and-Trade Program

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 16, 2010

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Air and Radiation, Tools of the Trade: A Guide To Designing and Operating a Cap and Trade Program For Pollution Control (2003); CRS Report RL33799, Climate … Energy and Security Act of 2009 (most recent version from January 2010); EIA, Energy Market and Economic Impacts of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (August 2009).

Inherently Governmental Functions and Other Work Reserved for Performance by Federal Government Employees: The Obama Administration's Proposed Policy Letter

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 1, 2010

Some commentators consider mission-essential functions to be critical ones. … Fed'n of Gov't Employees, Privatization: Cleaning Up the Mess, February 9, 2009, available at http://www.afge.org/index.cfm?

An Introduction to Judicial Review of Federal Agency Action

Congressional research report · Reports · Sep 12, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision, which stayed implementation of an EPA Clean Air Act rule pending appeal, the Supreme Court held that the EPA would likely lose on the merits because it likely … EPA, 603 U.S. 279, 293–94 (2024) (“Although commenters posed this concern to EPA during the notice and comment period . . . EPA offered no reasoned response . . . .

Prior Converted Cropland Under the Clean Water Act

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Feb 24, 2023

Clean Water Act Under the CWA, discharges of pollutants into WOTUS are unlawful unless authorized by a permit. … Water Act).

Anthrax-Contaminated Facilities: Preparations and a Standard for Remediation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 16, 2005

These plans and resources should be updated periodically and stored in locations that would be accessible in a crisis. 27. … Physical information about facilities, including floor plans, material characteristics, air flow patterns, and air sampling data should be included in preparation plans.

International Climate Change Financing: The Climate Investment Funds (CIFs)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 3, 2013

Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, H.R. 1473; P.L. 112-10); for FY2012, Congress approved $234.5 million (the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, H.R. 2055; P.L. 112-74); and for FY2013 … FY2013-enacted account level estimates are subject to the budget sequestration process as established by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. 112-25) and the American Taxpayer Relief Act (P.L. 112-240)

Rail Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas: Safety and Regulation

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 28, 2020

In 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that methane endangers public health and welfare within the meaning of the Clean Air Act because of its effects on climate as a greenhouse gas.15 … period, after extension, closed on January 13, 2020.47 The NPRM drew comments in support and opposition to it, including submissions from other federal agencies.