ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT related term(s) Clean Air Act; Hazardous Substances; Recycled materials; Recycling

Addresses

Private Nuclear Waste Dump on Native American Lands: Representative Kucinich, E1695 [29JY]

World Food, Development, and Peace: Wangari Maathai, S7981 [11JY]

Amendments

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (S. 128), S9011 [26JY]

Coastal zones: develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and Great Lakes coastal observations (S. 361), S7922, S7924, S7936 [1JY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1390), S13682, S13685 [15DE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on groundwater resources in Alaska (S. 1338), S13061 [16NO]

Endangered Species Act: provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species (H.R. 3824), H8348 [26SE], H8552, H8560, H8564 [29SE]

Forests: conduct projects with conservation corps to protect forests (S. 1238), S13037, S13054, S13055 [16NO]

National Asbestos Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 43), S3083, S3086 [17MR]

NOAA: establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program (S. 39), S7918 [1JY]

Oceans: establish a program to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety (S. 362), S7915 [1JY]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), H8756, H8778 [7OC]

Power resources: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 606), S6579 [14JN]

Analyses

Cleaning the Air—Comparing the Cost Effectiveness of Diesel Retrofits vs. Current CMAQ Projects: Robert F. Wescott, S5272 [17MY]

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 6) Provisions Relative to Promotion of Responsible Progress on Climate Change, S6889-S6891 [21JN]

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act (S. 890), S4155 [22AP]

Undiscovered Technically Recoverable Oil and Gas Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf, H3627 [19MY]

Articles and editorials

Alaska Glaciers Receding Since 1800, S10352 [22SE]

Arctic Folly, E2049 [7OC]

Arid Arizona Points to Global Warming Culprit, S1265 [10FE]

Beware of Windmills, S6303 [9JN]

Bush and Saudi Prince Discuss High Oil Prices in Ranch Meeting, H2528 [26AP]

CU Team Clinches Second Solar Win, E2137 [20OC]

Democrats' Climate Push May Squeeze GOP Moderates on Science Panel, E2271 [3NO]

Dirty Secret—Coal Plants Could Be Much Cleaner, S5977 [26MY]

Distort Reform—A Review of the Distorted Science in Michael Crichton's State of Fear, S1271 [10FE]

Endangered Act, H8519 [29SE]

500-Mile-Per-Gallon Solution—High Tech Cars, Arctic Drilling, New Gas Taxes—We Must Have the Will To Do It All, S7460 [28JN]

Hell From High Water, E1034 [20MY]

Imagine—500 Miles Per Gallon, S7460 [28JN]

Is It Hot in Here?, S7001 [22JN]

Jake Stowers—Designing With Nature, E1770 [7SE]

Lolling on the River—Following the Upper Mississippi by Land, H3786 [24MY]

Michael Crichton and Global Warming, S1269 [10FE]

Nuclear Power Has Become a Green Source of Energy, S6049 [26MY]

Reality on the River, H5771 [13JY]

Revealed—How Oil Giant Influenced Bush—White House Sought Advice From Exxon on Kyoto Stance, H4274 [8JN]

Shellfish Growers Feel Snubbed by ``Red Tide'' Loan Program, S7446 [27JN]

Species Act Succeeds With Flying Colors, H8520 [29SE]

Tilting at Windmills—Nation Split Over Energy Eyesores, S5979 [26MY]

Trust Seal Pups' Assessment of Climate, S7003 [22JN]

U.S. Considers Toughening Stance Toward Venezuela, H2529 [26AP]

W.R. Grace Indicted in Libby Asbestos Deaths—Mine Company and Seven Executives Face Criminal Charges, S1102 [8FE]

Warming Climate, S1449 [16FE], H4329 [9JN]

Windmills Need Commonsense Approach, S6303 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: promote use of anaerobic digesters by agricultural producers and rural small businesses to produce renewable energy and improve environmental quality (see H.R. 140), H76 [4JA]

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see H.R. 1873), H2646 [27AP]

———improve indoor air quality in schools and other buildings to reduce asthma (see H.R. 2571), H3892 [24MY]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 150), S435 [25JA] (see H.R. 1451), H1694 [17MR]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (see S. 131), S145 [24JA]

Airports: conduct a study to assess and reduce the adverse environmental impacts of ground and flight operations (see H.R. 3597), H7560 [28JY]

Alaska: improve sanitation in rural and native villages (see S. 1409), S8302 [14JY]

———provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 1155), H1023 [8MR]

America Recycles Day: support goal and mission (see H. Con. Res. 289), H9555 [2NO]

Anacostia River: restore, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia (see S. 1472), S8746 [22JY] (see H.R. 2509), H3694 [19MY]

Animals: prohibit certain interstate conduct relative to exotic animals (see S. 304), S1049 [7FE] (see H.R. 1688), H2148 [19AP]

———support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (see H.R. 1707), H2149 [19AP]

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: dedication of Gaylord Nelson Wilderness (see S. Res. 254), S10594 [28SE] (see S. Res. 297), S12238 [2NO]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: authorize oil and gas exploration and codify certain environmental and economic protections of the Coastal Plain (see S. 1891), S11559 [19OC]

———preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 261), S886 [2FE] (see H.R. 567), H351 [2FE]

Arctic Research and Policy Act: improve (see S. 879), S4108 [21AP]

Arizona: establish a Grand Canyon hydrogen-powered transportation research, development, and demonstration program (see H.R. 1750), H2469 [21AP]

Army: carry out a pilot project on compatible use buffers on real property bordering Fort Carson, CO (see S. 320), S1116 [8FE] (see H.R. 632), H410 [8FE]

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 204), S647 [31JA] (see H.R. 522), H348 [2FE]

Birds: celebrate recent discovery of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker in eastern Arkansas (see H. Res. 249), H2738 [28AP]

———promote conservation of migratory waterfowl and offset or prevent the loss of wetlands and other habitat essential to the preservation of such waterfowl (see H.R. 4315), H10161 [14NO]

———provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (see S. 943), S4546 [28AP] (see H.R. 3520), H7557 [28JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: assess extent of invasion of salt cedar and Russian olive plants in the Western U.S. and carry out demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of such plants (see S. 177), S573 [26JA] (see H.R. 489), H285 [1FE] (see H.R. 2720), H4141 [26MY]

———continue participation in construction of the North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project (see H.R. 2587), H3892 [24MY]

———reauthorize participation in the Deschutes River Conservancy (see S. 166), S436 [25JA]

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (see S. 128), S145 [24JA] (see H.R. 233), H78 [4JA]

———require a temporary moratorium on leasing, exploration, and land development of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 319), H194 [25JA]

CERCLA: modify provisions on liability associated with a release or threatened release of recycled oil (see H.R. 2211), H3112 [10MY]

———provide additional funding for cleanup activities for facilities on the National Priority List (see H.R. 434), H283 [1FE]

———provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 4341), H10501 [16NO]

———require public availability of accounting of funds used, or required to be used, in response to release of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 1718), H2393 [20AP]

Chesapeake Bay: enhance authorities of the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office to establish programs to enhance protection (see S. 1494), S8948 [26JY]

———establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see S. 1493), S8948 [26JY]

———establish an EPA grants program to provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see S. 1491), S8948 [26JY]

———establish the Dept. of Education Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education and Training Grant Pilot Program (see S. 1492), S8948 [26JY]

———improve and reauthorize the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program (see H.R. 4126), H9102 [25OC]

———reauthorize the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program and develop and implement a plan for environmental restoration accountability and reporting requirements (see S. 1490), S8948 [26JY]

Clean Air Act: authorize critical use exemption amounts for methyl bromide as identified by the Dept. of State (see H.R. 1257), H1370 [10MR]

———establish a renewable diesel standard (see S. 1920), S11823 [25OC]

———prohibit stationary sources located in ozone nonattainment areas from buying nitrogen oxide emission credits under the EPA nitrogen oxide trading program without consent of the sources' State (see H.R. 340), H194 [25JA]

———reduce acid deposition (see H.R. 227), H136 [6JA]

———reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 1459), H1777 [5AP] (see H.R. 1493), H1844 [6AP]

———require all gasoline sold for use in motor vehicles to contain a certain percentage of renewable fuel (see H.R. 4357), H10908 [17NO]

Cleveland National Forest: provide an environmentally sound process for the approval of high-voltage electricity transmission line right-of-way through the Trabuco Ranger District (see H.R. 124), H75 [4JA]

Climate: address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments (see S. Res. 312), S12839 [15NO]

———conduct research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil (see S. 342), S1259 [10FE] (see H.R. 759), H582 [10FE]

———develop and coordinate a research program to assist understanding, assessment, and prediction of abrupt climate change (see S. 245), S739 [1FE]

———encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (see S.J. Res. 5), S1514 [16FE]

———establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and develop climate change reduction technologies (see S. 1151), S6021 [26MY]

———request documents from the President on the anticipated effects of climate change on coastal regions of the U.S. (see H. Res. 515), H9276 [26OC]

Coal: establish a clean coal power initiative (see S. 957), S4546 [28AP]

———provide Federal financial incentives for deployment of advanced coal-based generation technologies (see S. 1153), S6021 [26MY]

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend (see S. 360), S1260 [10FE]

———authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 1215), S6299 [9JN]

Coastal zones: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to improve conservation, enhance ecological values and functions, and benefit both the environment and economies of coastal communities (see H.R. 3187), H5602 [30JN]

———develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and Great Lakes coastal observations (see S. 361), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 1584), H1895 [12AP]

———ensure the continuation and improvement of coastal restoration (see H.R. 2846), H4355 [9JN]

Collier County, FL: authorize ecosystem restoration projects for the Indian River Lagoon and the Picayune Strand (see S. 402), S1513 [16FE] (see H.R. 847), H718 [16FE]

Colorado: improve compensation for certain persons injured in the course of employment at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site (see S. 585), S2383 [9MR] (see H.R. 428), H235 [26JA]

———management as open space of certain lands in and adjacent to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (see S. 1511), S9158 [27JY] (see H.R. 2110), H2977 [4MY]

———provide environmental assistance to communities for water supply and treatment projects (see S. 1202), S6225 [8JN] (see H.R. 3521), H7557 [28JY]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1615), H1968 [13AP]

Commission on Inland Waters Policy: establish (see S. 2050), S13161 [17NO]

Community Forest Restoration Act: expand the Collaborative Forest Restoration Program to cover Arizona and New Mexico (see H.R. 3590), H7560 [28JY]

Confluence National Heritage Corridor: establish (see S. 2114), S13659 [15DE]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of New Hampshire and Vermont (see S. 301), S1049 [7FE]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 722), H522 [9FE]

Constitutional amendments: right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment (see H.J. Res. 33), H941 [2MR]

Coordinated Environmental Health Network: establish (see S. 1442), S8664 [21JY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 1390), S8217 [13JY]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see S. 880), S4108 [21AP] (see H.R. 1712), H2149 [19AP]

Corps of Engineers: authorize a program for ecosystem restoration for the Louisiana Coastal Area (see S. 721), S3278 [6AP]

———improve regional sediment management (see H.R. 1174), H1024 [8MR]

———raise maximum amount that may be allotted for the construction of small shore and beach restoration and protection projects (see H.R. 754), H582 [10FE]

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see S. 852), S3897 [19AP] (see H.R. 1360), H1690 [17MR]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos or silica exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos or silica exposure (see H.R. 1957), H2734 [28AP]

Crop Science Society of America: anniversary (see S. Res. 265), S11130 [5OC] (see H. Res. 552), H10226 [15NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: acquire and manage lands in Puerto Rico to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (see H.R. 1644), H2100 [14AP]

———augment efforts of State and local governments to conduct early detection and surveillance to prevent the establishment or spread of plant pests that endanger agriculture, environment, and the economy (see H.R. 4049), H8808 [7OC]

———designate percentage of farmland protection program funds for grants to encourage the purchase of conservation easements by a State agency, county, or other eligible entity (see H.R. 1514), H1845 [6AP]

Dept. of Education: establish sustainability programs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3284), H5912 [14JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish an Advanced Power System Technology Incentives Program (see H.R. 423), H235 [26JA]

———implement accelerated research, development, and demonstration program for advanced clean coal technologies and provide financial incentives to encourage early commercial deployment (see S. 1133), S6021 [26MY]

———promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gasses and provide credit-based financial assistance and investment protection for projects that employ advanced climate technologies or systems (see S. 388), S1413 [15FE] (see S. 887), S4108 [21AP]

———purchase certain essential mineral rights and resolve natural resource damage liability claims (see S. 1835), S11212 [6OC] (see H.R. 3978), H8732 [6OC]

———reauthorize and revise the Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program (see S. 326), S1198 [9FE] (see S. 1093), S5580 [20MY] (see H.R. 622), H410 [8FE]

———reauthorize the Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program and ensure that qualified facilities are not prioritized for eligibility or funds on the basis of energy source used (see H.R. 1127), H983 [3MR]

———remediation and disposal of nuclear waste at the Western New York Nuclear Service Center, Ashford, NY (see S. 1806), S10796 [30SE] (see H.R. 3101), H5434 (see H.R. 3101), H5478 [29JN]

Dept. of HUD: facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (see H.R. 280), H137 [6JA]

Dept. of State: carry out activities that promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in developing countries, while promoting economic development (see S. 386), S1413 [15FE] (see S. 883), S4108 [21AP]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in research and development, environmental and feasibility studies, and preliminary engineering for the Dana Point Desalination Project located at Dana Point, CA (see H.R. 3929), H8512 [28SE]

———authorize participation in modifications to the Pima County Wastewater Management Regional Treatment System for Improved Reclaimed Water Production (see H.R. 4271), H10144 [9NO]

———authorize participation in Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project, California regional brine line construction projects, and Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination project (see S. 2106), S13659 [15DE]

———authorize participation in the Avra/Black Wash Reclamation and Riparian Restoration Project (see H.R. 4270), H10144 [9NO]

———authorize participation in the Eastern Municipal Water District Recycled Water System Pressurization and Expansion Project (see H.R. 122), H75 [4JA]

———conduct a study of water resources in Vermont (see S. 2054), S13361 [18NO]

———conduct a study on groundwater resources in Alaska (see S. 1338), S7614 [29JN]

———extend certain water contracts in Idaho (see S. 1009), S5071 [12MY] (see H.R. 1852), H2549 [26AP]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater within and outside of the service area of Austin, TX (see H.R. 2341), H3260 [12MY]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities for the project to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired waters in the area of Oxnard, CA (see H.R. 2334), H3260 [12MY]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Inland Empire regional water recycling project and assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in California (see H.R. 177), H77 [4JA]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Riverside-Corona Feeder in cooperation with the Western Municipal Water District of Riverside, CA (see H.R. 1008), H846 [1MR]

———participate in Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, CA, projects (see H.R. 123), H75 [4JA]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (see S. 746), S3413 [11AP] (see H.R. 802), H628 [15FE]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 878), S4108 [21AP] (see H.R. 1571), H1894 [12AP] (see H.R. 1798), H2471 [21AP] (see H.R. 3251), H5740 [12JY]

———provide incidental take permits to public electric utilities that adopt avian protection plans (see S. 1497), S8948 [26JY]

———provide technical and financial assistance to private landowners to restore, enhance, and manage private land to improve fish and wildlife habitats through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program (see S. 260), S886 [2FE] (see H.R. 2018), H2737 [28AP]

Dept. of Transportation: develop and implement an environmental review process for safety emergency highway projects (see H.R. 1086), H981 [3MR]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (see S. 492), S1930 [2MR] (see H.R. 1973), H2735 [28AP]

Disasters: improve ability of Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting forest lands (see S. 2079), S13361 [18NO] (see H.R. 4200), H9554 [2NO]

———require Federal, State, and local agencies to comply with public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations (see S. Res. 261), S10724 [29SE] (see H. Res. 477), H8643 [29SE]

Education Land Grant Act: require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances (see H.R. 12), H71 [4JA]

Electronics: reduce and eliminate electronic waste through recycling (see S. 510), S2004 [3MR] (see H.R. 4316), H10161 [14NO]

Endangered species: authorize species recovery agreements under which the Federal Government is obligated to make annual payments or provide other compensation for activities that improve recovery of one or more species (see H.R. 3300), H5913 [14JY]

———enable certain Federal agencies to rescue and relocate species threatened by reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood control levees (see H.R. 2779), H4187 [7JN]

———enhance the role of States in recovery, implement a species conservation recovery system, and provide assistance and incentives to promote recovery (see S. 2110), S13659 [15DE]

Endangered Species Act: establish limitations on the designation of critical habitat (see H.R. 1837), H2549 [26AP]

———provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species (see H.R. 3824), H8102 [19SE]

———provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species (H.R. 3824), consideration (see H. Res. 470), H8512 [28SE]

EPA: authority to waive or modify application of certain requirements (see S. 1711), S10119 [15SE]

———disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (see S.J. Res. 20), S7614 [29JN] (see H.J. Res. 56), H5434 (see H.J. Res. 56), H5479 [29JN]

———enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste (see H.R. 2109), H2977 [4MY]

———establish a grant and fee program to encourage and promote the recycling of used computers and to promote the development of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used computers (see H.R. 425), H235 [26JA]

———establish Federal Fuels List applicable to State Clean Air Act implementation plans (see S. 1859), S11313 [7OC]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system to encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (see H.R. 955), H794 [17FE]

———establish national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions (see S. 1265), S6741 [16JN]

———establish performance standards for fine particulates for certain pulp and paper mills that use tires as a fuel source (see S. 2011), S12839 [15NO] (see H.R. 4333), H10226 [15NO]

———extend date by which small public water systems must comply with the maximum contaminant level for arsenic in drinking water (see H.R. 4495), H11327 [8DE]

———provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman (see H.R. 1043), H940 [2MR]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources (see H.R. 3062), H5176 [24JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 2719), H4141 [26MY]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 912), S4397 [27AP] (see H.R. 1356), H1690 [17MR] (see H.R. 2658), H4138 [26MY]

———extend authorization of appropriations for Long Island Sound (see H.R. 3963), H8643 [29SE]

———extend pilot program for alternative water source projects (see H.R. 1359), H1690 [17MR]

———increase certain criminal penalties for violations (see H.R. 757), H582 [10FE]

———insert a new definition relating to oil and gas exploration and production (see S. 830), S3817 [18AP]

Fish and fishing: ensure continuation of successful fish mitigation programs (see H.R. 537), H349 [2FE]

———establish ocean bottom trawl areas to protect deep sea corals and sponges (see S. 1635), S9833 [8SE] (see H.R. 3778), H7948 [14SE]

———establish requirements for fishing quota systems (see H.R. 3278), H5912 [14JY]

———reauthorize the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basin endangered fish recovery implementation programs (see S. 1578), S9467 [29JY] (see H.R. 3153), H5600 [30JN]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: modify requirements for appointment and training of members of Regional Fishery Management Councils (see H.R. 1431), H1694 [17MR]

———reauthorize (see S. 2012), S12839 [15NO]

Foreign aid: provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1996), H2736 [28AP]

Forest Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 181), S7294 [23JN] (see H. Con. Res. 185), H4984 [22JN]

———establish the National Forest Ecosystem Protection Program (see H.R. 3701), H7813 [8SE]

———protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 3563), H7558 [28JY]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see S. 1897), S11559 [19OC]

———conduct projects with conservation corps to protect forests (see S. 1238), S6481 [14JN] (see H.R. 2875), H4485 [14JN]

———eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 3420), H6431 [25JY]

Government: require Federal agencies to develop and implement policies and practices that promote environmental justice (see H.R. 427), H235 [26JA]

Government regulations: enforce certain enviromental laws, expand the definition of environmental justice, and direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office (see H.R. 1648), H2101 [14AP]

Great Lakes: authorize appropriations for State restoration programs and activities (see H.R. 792), H586 [14FE]

———develop, implement, monitor, and report on a series of indicators of water quality and related environmental factors (see S. 208), S647 [31JA] (see H.R. 718), H522 [9FE]

———improve program coordination (see H.R. 2129), H3052 [5MY]

———prohibit issuance of Federal or State permit or lease for new oil and gas slant, directional, or offshore drilling (see H.R. 2930), H4654 [16JN]

———provide for environmental restoration (see S. 508), S2003 [3MR]

———recognize and affirm efforts of Great Lakes Governors and Premiers to standardize decisions on water withdrawal and urge that management authority remain vested with the Governors and Premiers (see H. Con. Res. 140), H2648 [27AP]

Green Chemistry Research and Development Program: implement (see S. 1270), S6825 [20JN] (see H.R. 1215), H1368 [10MR]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see S. 880), S4108 [21AP] (see H.R. 1712), H2149 [19AP]

Hawaii: recognize threat posed by non-native plants, animals, and plant and animal diseases to ecosystem and expand Federal efforts to prevent introduction of non-native species (see H.R. 3468), H6933 [27JY]

Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (see H.R. 4591), H12048 [16DE]

———prepare comprehensive strategy for international negotiations to reduce global mercury use to levels sufficient to protect public health and the environment (see S. Res. 64), S1624 [17FE]

———prohibit manufacture, processing, possession, or distribution of sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080), collect and destroy remaining stocks, and compensate persons who turn any in for destruction (see H.R. 4567), H12047 [16DE]

———provide assistance for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 336), H194 [25JA] (see H.R. 1237), H1369 [10MR]

———reduce quantity of mercury in the environment (see H.R. 2391), H3434 [17MY]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see S. 730), S3278 [6AP]

Health: promote healthy communities (see S. 2047), S13161 [17NO]

Hurricanes: establish a Comprehensive Environmental Sampling and Toxicity Assessment Plan (CESTAP) to assess and monitor air, water, soil and human populations in areas impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see H.R. 4139), H9102 [25OC]

———provide for reconstruction, replacement, and improvement of infrastructure in the Gulf Coast States (see S. 1836), S11212 [6OC]

India: promote global energy security through increased cooperation with India on diversification, alternative fuels, clean coal technologies, and energy efficiency (see S. 1950), S12128 [1NO]

International Polar Year: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 199), H5603 [30JN]

Law enforcement: provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (see S. 2019), S12949 [16NO] (see H.R. 798), H627 [15FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: establish coordinated program for reuse, recycling, and disposal of obsolete computers and other electronic equipment used by legislative offices (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10226 [15NO]

Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative: establish (see S. 158), S436 [25JA] (see H.R. 307), H193 [25JA]

Louisiana: provide agreements between Federal agencies to partner or transfer funds to accomplish erosion goals (see S. 734), S3278 [6AP] (see H.R. 1675, 1675), H2106 [18AP]

———provide protection, conservation, and restoration of wetlands, estuaries, barrier islands, and related land in the coastal areas (see H.R. 2903), H4560 [15JN]

Mammoth Community Water District: remove certain restrictions on the ability to use certain acquired property (see H.R. 853), H718 [16FE]

Marin County, CA: enable a Bureau of Reclamation partnership with the North Bay Water Reuse Authority and other regional partners to achieve water supply, water quality, and environmental restoration objectives (see H.R. 1326), H1508 [15MR]

Marine mammals: authorize research to improve understanding and protection (see H.R. 2130), H3052 [5MY] (see H.R. 4075), H8918 [18OC]

———establish a research program to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter (see H.R. 2323), H3260 [12MY]

Marine resources: prohibit the import, export, and taking of certain coral reef species (see H.R. 3469), H6933 [27JY]

Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program: establish (see S. 1540), S9285 [28JY]

Migratory Bird Commission: commemorate anniversary and express support for Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp program (see S. Res. 183), S7520 [28JN]

Millennium Challenge Act: promote environmental sustainability in the implementation of programs and activities (see H.R. 3916), H8387 [27SE]

Mining and mineral resources: facilitate reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 1266), H1371 [10MR]

———improve reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see S. 1701), S10037 [14SE]

———promote remediation of inactive and abandoned mines (see S. 1848), S11212 [6OC]

———provide a source of funding for the reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 1265), H1371 [10MR]

———reauthorize collection of reclamation fees, revise abandoned mine reclamation program, promote remining, and authorize Office of Surface Mining to collect black lung excise tax (see H.R. 2721), H4141 [26MY]

Motor vehicles: encourage the availability and use of vehicles that have improved fuel efficiency (see H.R. 2665), H4139 [26MY]

———improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 1648), S9877 [9SE]

———require an increasing percentage of new automobiles be dual fueled automobiles and revise the method for calculating corporate average fuel economy for such vehicles (see S. 1994), S12681 [10NO]

———require that automobiles and light trucks are able to operate on a fuel mixture that has a certain percentage of ethanol (see S. 587), S2482 [10MR]

National Asbestos Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 43), S1116 [8FE]

National Audubon Society, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 301), S12526 [8NO] (see H. Res. 489), H8809 [7OC]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1428), H1693 [17MR]

National forests: authorize Forest Service and BLM to provide research on the rehabilitation of forest ecosystem health following uncharacteristic disturbances of forested Federal lands (see H.R. 3973), H8732 [6OC]

———make additional quantities of free firewood available to individuals from National Forest System lands (see H.R. 4251), H10038 [8NO]

National Indoor Comfort Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 130), H847 [1MR]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 757), S3413 [11AP] (see H.R. 2231), H3112 [10MY]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see S. 1500), S8949 [26JY] (see H.R. 3313), H5913 [14JY]

———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger women (see H.R. 987), H796 [17FE]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (see S. 507), S2003 [3MR] (see H.R. 1593), H1968 [13AP]

National objectives: ensure that the U.S. leads the world in next generation energy technologies, grow the economy, create high-skill American jobs, eliminate overdependence on foreign oil, and address global warming (see H.R. 2828), H4354 [9JN]

National parks and recreation areas: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see S. 821), S3735 [15AP] (see S. 1639), S9833 [8SE] (see H.R. 988), H796 [17FE]

———provide mass transit services (see S. 890), S4151 [22AP]

National Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S5437 [18MY] (see S. Res. 160), S6101 [6JN]

National security: enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (see S. 2145), S14064 [19DE]

———prepare and strengthen biodefenses against deliberate, accidental, and natural outbreaks of illness (see S. 1873), S11422 [17OC]

———protect human health and the environment from the release of hazardous substances by terrorists (see H.R. 1562), H1894 [12AP]

———protect the public against threat of chemical attacks (see H.R. 2237), H3113 [10MY]

NOAA: establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program (see S. 39), S435 [25JA] (see H.R. 3835), H8162 [20SE]

———establish and amend the organization and functions of the NOAA Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere (see H.R. 50), H135 [6JA]

———strengthen science training programs through interagency cooperation and diversify science community by attracting underrepresented groups (see S. 1465), S8746 [22JY]

Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 770), S3555 [13AP] (see H.R. 1591), H1968 [13AP]

North Dakota: provide environmental assistance to communities for water supply and treatment projects (see S. 482), S1867 [1MR]

NRC: reauthorize user fees, reform procedures, and improve human capital programs (see S. 858), S4021 [20AP]

Nuclear Waste Fund: redirect into research, development, and utilization of risk-decreasing technologies for onsite storage and reduction of radiation levels of nuclear waste (see H.R. 526), H348 [2FE]

Occupational safety and health: provide enhanced criminal penalties for willful violations of occupational standards for asbestos (see S. 668), S2995 [17MR]

Oceans: establish a national ocean policy, strengthen NOAA, and establish a Committee on Ocean Policy (see H.R. 2939), H4654 [16JN]

———establish a program to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety (see S. 362), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 3692), H7742 [7SE]

———protect (see S. 1224), S6299 [9JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: establish the Coastal Impact Assistance Program from conservation royalty revenues (see S. 964), S4547 [28AP]

Pesticides: making supplemental appropriations to ensure inclusion in State source water assessment programs (see H.R. 1679), H2148 [19AP]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. (see H.R. 3836), H8162 [20SE]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (see H.R. 3893), H8348 [26SE]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), consideration (see H. Res. 481), H8732 [6OC]

———reduce price of gasoline through offshore drilling, increased construction and investment in refineries, Federal fuel tax suspension, and free trade promotion (see H.R. 4004), H8733 [6OC]

———streamline the process of Federal approval for construction or expansion of refineries (see H.R. 3923), H8387 [27SE]

Pipelines: require notification of appropriate emergency response authorities when damage to underground pipeline facilities occurs or is discovered (see H.R. 2958), H4721 [17JN]

Poverty: study effects on disadvantaged individuals of actions by utilities intended to reduce carbon dioxide emissions (see S. 1205), S6225 [8JN]

Power resources: assure that certain Federal oil and gas development will occur in ways that protect water resources and surface owner rights (see H.R. 2064), H2879 [3MY]

———authorize energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 610, 612), H410 [8FE]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 606), S2517 [11MR]

———encourage greater use of geothermal resources (see H.R. 174), H77 [4JA]

———establish a balanced energy policy that unlocks the potential of renewable energy and energy efficiency (see H.R. 737), H523 [9FE]

———establish a program to commercialize hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology (see S. 665), S2995 [17MR]

———establish a program to develop and demonstrate cost-effective operation of a fleet of renewable hydrogen-from-ethanol passenger vehicles (see S. 373), S1344 [14FE]

———establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H72 [4JA]

———expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence (see S. 650), S2994 [17MR] (see S. 1232), S6481 [14JN] (see H.R. 1608), H1968 [13AP] (see H.R. 3081), H5361 [28JN]

———increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline and require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles (see H.R. 4573), H12047 [16DE]

———promote international clean energy development, expand clean energy markets abroad, and engage developing nations in the advancement of sustainable energy use and climate change actions (see S. 745), S3413 [11AP]

———provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at refueling stations to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (see S. 918), S4397 [27AP] (see H.R. 3059), H5176 [24JN]

———provide for local control of siting of windmills (see S. 1034), S5191 [13MY] (see S. 1208), S6298 [9JN] (see H.R. 2938), H4654 [16JN]

———provide for the research and development of advanced nuclear reactor, solar energy, and wind energy technologies for the production of hydrogen (see H.R. 1482), H1777 [5AP]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (see S. 2025), S12949 [16NO] (see H.R. 4409), H11034 [18NO] (see H.R. 4640), H12289 [18DE]

———reduce growth of energy use and limit impact of growing energy use on the economy, environment, and national security through reductions in energy demand (see H.R. 3263), H5800 [13JY]

———require that gasoline sold in the U.S. contain a certain percentage of ethanol and diesel fuel contain a certain percentage of biodiesel (see H.R. 1398), H1692 [17MR]

———streamline the refinery permitting process, designate certain closed military installations for refinery construction, and amend certain EPA programs that impact fuel prices (see S. 1772), S10424 [26SE]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1204), H1264 [9MR]

———protect, conserve, and restore certain public lands through cooperative cost-shared grants to control and mitigate the spread of invasive species (see S. 1541), S9285 [28JY]

———provide funding to carry out restoration activities on Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Depts. of the Interior or Agriculture (see H.R. 599), H352 [2FE]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system and reduce the threat of wildfires to electric transmission and distribution facilities of Federal lands (see H.R. 3919), H8387 [27SE]

Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act: increase appropriations and modify date on which Dept. of the Interior authority terminates (see S. 574), S2383 [9MR] (see H.R. 1205), H1264 [9MR]

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: make residents of Guam eligible to receive compensation (see H.R. 2910), H4560 [15JN]

———make residents of Idaho and Montana who were exposed to Nevada nuclear bomb testing fallout eligible to receive compensation (see S. 2132), S13786 [16DE]

———make residents of Idaho who were exposed to Nevada nuclear bomb testing fallout eligible to receive compensation (see S. 998), S4936 [11MY]

———make residents of Montana who were exposed to Nevada nuclear bomb testing fallout eligible to receive compensation (see S. 977), S4645 [9MY]

Real estate: require owners of property to test and disclose the water quality of qualified wells before selling or leasing the property (see H.R. 3977), H8732 [6OC]

Refuse disposal: phase out incineration of solid waste (see H.R. 1958), H2735 [28AP]

Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: provide assistance for residential properties designated as Superfund sites (see S. 255), S739 [1FE] (see H.R. 433), H283 [1FE]

Rio Grande Natural Area: establish (see S. 56), S143 [24JA]

Roads and highways: allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see S. 129), S145 [24JA] (see S. 553), S2244 [8MR]

———establish requirements for the operation of high occupancy vehicle lanes (see H.R. 325), H194 [25JA]

———use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see H.R. 444), H283 [1FE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: require use of nontoxic products in the case of hydraulic fracturing that occurs during oil or natural gas production activities (see S. 1080), S5531 [19MY]

Salton Sea: anniversary of creation (see H. Res. 244), H2648 [27AP]

Santa Clarita, CA: remediate groundwater contamination caused by perchlorates (see H.R. 3053), H5100 [23JN]

SBA: provide emergency relief to shellfish growers affected by toxic red tide losses (see S. 1316, 1316), S7428 [27JN]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (see S. 1995), S12681 [10NO]

———require information on the contents of sludge to be provided to purchasers of the sludge and the public (see H.R. 4130), H9102 [25OC]

Ships and vessels: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into U.S. waters (see S. 793), S3652 [14AP] (see H.R. 1636), H2100 [14AP]

———establish vessel ballast water management requirements (see S. 363), S1260 [10FE]

———extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see S. 638), S2846 [16MR]

Skykomish River: enhance ecosystem protection and outdoor opportunities by designating certain Federal lands as wilderness (see S. 152), S436 [25JA] (see H.R. 851), H718 [16FE]

Small business: amend the definition of disaster to include below average water levels in the Great Lakes for purposes of certain SBA loan programs (see S. 413), S1622 [17FE]

Solid waste: authorize States to regulate receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 70), H73 [4JA] (see H.R. 553), H350 [2FE]

———authorize States to restrict receipt of foreign municipal solid waste (see H.R. 593), H352 [2FE]

———authorize States to restrict receipt of foreign municipal solid waste and implement the Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada (see S. 1198), S6225 [8JN] (see H.R. 2491), H3693 [19MY]

———limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 274), H137 [6JA]

———prohibit importation of Canadian municipal solid waste without State consent (see S. 346), S1260 [10FE]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide for secondary containment to prevent methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) and petroleum contamination (see S. 439), S1623 [17FE] (see H.R. 879), H791 [17FE]

Southern California Association of Governments: anniversary (see H. Res. 247), H2648 [27AP] (see H. Res. 506), H9047 [24OC]

Stang, Dorothy: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 37), S5778 [23MY] (see H. Con. Res. 89), H1264 [9MR]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: expand to include alternative fuels (see H.R. 3345), H6106 [19JY]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: reauthorize and reform the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program (see S. 961), S4546 [28AP] (see H.R. 1600), H1968 [13AP]

T.C. Wilder, Jr., Canaveral National Seashore Information Center: designate (see H.R. 1836), H2549 [26AP]

Taxation: accelerate credits providing incentives for energy efficient products and practices (see S. 1850), S11212 [6OC]

———allow a credit for carbon dioxide captured from anthropogenic industrial sources and used as a tertiary injectant in enhanced oil and natural gas recovery (see H.R. 1128), H983 [3MR]

———allow a credit for qualified expenditures paid or incurred to replace certain wood stoves (see H.R. 3928), H8512 [28SE]

———allow a credit for recycling or remanufacturing equipment (see H.R. 1723), H2393 [20AP]

———allow a credit to holders of qualified bonds issued to finance certain energy projects (see S. 962), S4546 [28AP] (see H.R. 2794), H4295 [8JN]

———allow a deduction for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) (see H.R. 3273), H5800 [13JY]

———allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (see H.R. 424), H235 [26JA] (see H.R. 1397), H1692 [17MR]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of idling reduction systems for diesel-powered on-highway vehicles (see H.R. 3984), H8733 [6OC]

———allow an investment tax credit for the purchase of trucks with new diesel engine technologies (see S. 1240), S6481 [14JN] (see H.R. 3301), H5913 [14JY]

———allow credit for expenditures incurred to restore or protect wetlands from coastal erosion (see H.R. 1516), H1845 [6AP] (see H.R. 2102), H2977 [4MY]

———applicability of volume cap for private activity bonds to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1708), H2149 [19AP]

———clarify that a North American Development Bank guarantee is not considered a Federal guarantee for purposes of determining tax-exempt status of bonds (see S. 533), S2083 [4MR] (see H.R. 1771), H2470 [21AP]

———clarify that certain CERCLA settlement funds are beneficially owned by the U.S. and are not subject to tax (see H.R. 2940), H4655 [16JN]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 971), S4547 [28AP]

———encourage investment in facilities using wind to produce electricity (see S. 715), S3278 [6AP]

———enhance energy infrastructure properties and encourage the use of certain energy technologies (see H.R. 1541), H1893 [12AP]

———exclude farmland still in use from the estate tax and repeal dollar limitation on estate tax exclusion for land subject to a qualified conservation easement (see H.R. 3523), H7557 [28JY]

———expand incentives for the environmental cleanup of certain brownfield sites (see H.R. 1680), H2148 [19AP]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the energy credit and the credit for residential energy-efficient property (see H.R. 4300), H10156 [10NO]

———extend deduction for clean-fuel vehicle refueling property and make ethanol fuels more available to motorists (see H.R. 3274), H5800 [13JY]

———extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see S. 398), S1513 [16FE] (see H.R. 877), H791 [17FE]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see H.R. 3584), H7559 [28JY]

———extend incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1255), H1370 [10MR] (see H.R. 2498), H3694 [19MY]

———extend Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate (see H.R. 1270), H1416 [14MR]

———extend Superfund financing for purposes of cleanup activities relative to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see H.R. 4481), H11326 [8DE]

———extend the environmental tax on corporate income (see H.R. 4199), H9554 [2NO]

———extend the excise and income tax credits for the production of biodiesel (see S. 1076), S5531 [19MY]

———extend the Highway Trust Fund and the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund expenditure authority and related taxes and provide for excise tax reform and simplification (see S. 1230), S6481 [14JN]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 35), S142 [24JA] (see H.R. 141), H76 [4JA] (see H.R. 1511), H1845 [6AP]

———increase credits for certain alternative motor vehicles assembled in the U.S. and research related to alternative motor vehicle technology (see H.R. 4458), H11219 [7DE]

———maintain incentives for charitable gifts of conservation easements (see H. Con. Res. 304), H10909 [17NO]

———make geothermal heat pump systems eligible for the energy credit (see H.R. 3164), H5600 [30JN]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (see S. 1229), S6404 [13JN]

———provide a credit for the use of clean-fuel vehicles by businesses within Clean Air Act nonattainment areas (see H.R. 206), H78 [4JA]

———provide a small agri-biodiesel producer credit and improve the small ethanol producer credit (see S. 610), S2517 [11MR] (see H.R. 36), H72 [4JA]

———provide for use of redevelopment bonds for environmental remediation (see H.R. 3451), H6932 [27JY]

———provide incentives for alternative fuels and motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (see H.R. 1744), H2394 [20AP]

———provide incentives for oil refineries, oil and gas pipelines, and petroleum storage facilities (see H.R. 3924), H8387 [27SE]

———provide incentives for the conservation of water (see H.R. 524), H348 [2FE]

———provide incentives for the production of motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (see H.R. 626), H410 [8FE]

———provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the U.S. (see S. 1039), S5219 [16MY]

———provide tax incentives for the investment in greenhouse gas intensity reduction projects (see S. 387), S1413 [15FE] (see S. 1203), S6225 [8JN]

———provide tax incentives for the production of qualified hybrid motor vehicles (see H.R. 3152), H5600 [30JN]

———provide tax incentives for the remediation of contaminated sites (see H.R. 4480), H11326 [8DE]

———provide tax incentives to encourage manufacturers of computer, cell phone, and television equipment to operate environmentally sound recycling programs for consumers discarding equipment (see H.R. 320), H194 [25JA]

———reinstate the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund tax and maintain a certain minimum balance in such trust fund (see S. 1222), S6299 [9JN]

———restore equity and complete transfer of motor fuel excise taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels into the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (see S. 422), S1622 [17FE] (see H.R. 1063), H941 [2MR]

———treatment of investments in wind energy facilities (see H.R. 2007), H2736 [28AP]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (see H.R. 3533), H7557 [28JY]

Technology: increase use and research of sustainable building design technology (see H.R. 4609), H12049 [16DE]

———recognize contributions of environmental systems and the technicians who install and maintain them (see H. Res. 130), H847 [1MR]

Treaties and agreements: make permanent the authorization for watershed restoration and enhancement agreements (see S. 2003), S12766 [14NO]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 56), H584 [10FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: recognize achievements and contributions of Waterfowl Population Survey Program (see S. Res. 255), S10594 [28SE] (see H. Res. 459), H8341 [22SE]

Water: allow small public water systems to request exemption from national primary drinking water requirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see H.R. 1315), H1508 [15MR]

———authorize appropriations for grants for coastal recreation water quality monitoring and notification programs (see H.R. 2686), H4140 [26MY]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see S. 1314), S7428 [27JN] (see H.R. 2684), H4140 [26MY] (see H.R. 4560), H11879 [15DE]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1592), H1968 [13AP]

———improve water quality in an equitable manner (see H.R. 4541), H11653 [14DE]

———protect, conserve, and improve access to freshwater resources (see H. Con. Res. 120), H1695 [17MR]

Water pollution: prohibit a publicly-owned treatment works from diverting flows to bypass any portion of its treatment facility (see H.R. 1126), H983 [3MR]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants from the water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 1017), S5071 [12MY]

Waterways: provide incentives to landowners to protect and improve streams and riparian habitat (see S. 218), S647 [31JA]

Wetlands: impose limitations on wetlands mitigation activities carried out through the condemnation of private property (see H.R. 74), H74 [4JA]

Wildlife: protect captive wildlife and make technical corrections to certain laws (see S. 1415), S8419 [18JY]

Wildlife Restoration Act: extend the date after which surplus funds in the wildlife restoration fund become available for apportionment (see S. 1340), S7820 [30JN]

Cost Estimates

Nuclear Fees Reauthorization Act (S. 858): CBO, S9722-S9724 [7SE]

Excerpts

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards study: National Academy of Sciences, S7259 [23JN]

Factsheets

Colorado Northern Front Range Mountain Backdrop Protection Study Act (H.R. 2110), E873 [4MY]

Community Health and Land Use Issues: National Association of County and City Health Officials, S4926 [11MY]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Global Warming, S7026 [22JN]

Inventory of Seismic Surveys of All Areas of the Outer Continental Shelf, S6875 [21JN]

Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Contamination, H2425, H2426 [21AP]

National Security and Petroleum Dependence Project: Energy Future Coalition, H3193 [11MY]

`Set America Free' a Blueprint for U.S. Energy Security: Energy Future Coalition, H3191 [11MY]

Histories

McMinn County Soil Conservation District, E171 [8FE]

Letters

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration impact on human rights of Gwich'in people: several Representatives, E2375 [16NO]

Chesapeake Bay restoration legislation: Mike Waugh, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S8959 [26JY]

———Roy A. Hoagland, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S8958 [26JY]

Class Action Fairness Act: several environmental organizations, H739 [17FE]

Concern over wild horse slaughter: Allison M. Morgan, E1078 [24MY]

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program allocation modification: Jeffrey D. Shoaf, Associated General Contractors of America and Timothy J. Regan, Emissions Control Technology Association, S5271 [17MY]

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards: Alan Reuther, UAW, S7254 [23JN]

———Roger Tauss, Transport Workers Union of America, S7258 [23JN]

———several agricultural organizations, S7255 [23JN]

———several Representatives, H8777 [7OC]

Disapproval of EPA rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions: Senator Specter, S9959 [13SE]

———several State attorneys general and chief environmental officers, S9917 [12SE]

———several environmental organizations, S9956 [13SE]

———several health organizations, S9955 [13SE]

———several organizations, S9956 [13SE]

Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act: Senator Alexander, S5978 [26MY]

EPA administration of the Safe Drinking Water Act relative to hydraulic fracturing that occurs during oil or natural gas production activities: Benjamin H. Grumbles, EPA, S7277-S7279 [23JN]

———Gwen Lachelt, Oil and Gas Accountability Project (organization), S7279 [23JN]

———Jim Lyon, National Wildlife Federation, S7279 [23JN]

———Senators Jeffords and Boxer, S7275-S7277 [23JN]

EPA New Source Review Program clarification: Bill Cunningham, Unions for Jobs and the Environment, H8784 [7OC]

EPA promulgation of regulations as required by the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: Senator Obama, S9368 [29JY]

EPA regulations establishing national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions: Allen R. Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum, S6791 [20JN]

———Conrad G. Schneider, Clean Air Task Force, S6792 [20JN]

———Fred Krupp, Environmental Defense (organization), S6791 [20JN]

———James J. Parker, Caterpillar, Inc., S6791 [20JN]

———John A. Paul, Regional Air Pollution Control Agency, S6793 [20JN]

———Joseph P. Koncelik, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, S6792 [20JN]

———Mike Cross, Cummins, Inc., S6791 [20JN]

———Patricia Monahan, Union of Concerned Scientists, S6793 [20JN]

———State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators and Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officials, S6793 [20JN]

———Stephen E. Sandherr, Associated General Contractors of America, S6791 [20JN]

———Timothy J. Regan, Emissions Control Technology Association, S6793 [20JN]

———Vicki L. Deisner, Ohio Environmental Council, S6792 [20JN]

———William C. Habig, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, S6792 [20JN]

Ethanol-based gasoline impact on California air quality: Winston H. Hickox, California Evironmental Protection Agency, S6610 [15JN]

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act: Alan Reuther, UAW, S3939 [19AP]

———Barry B. Direnfeld, Asbestos Study Group, S3940 [19AP]

———Senators Specter and Leahy, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7287-S7289 [23JN]

———several veterans' organizations, S3940 [19AP]

Forest Service firefighting aircraft acquisition relative to wildfire prevention and management: Representative Rohrabacher, H2530 [26AP]

Gasoline for America's Security Act: Representative Barton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8778 [7OC]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8778 [7OC]

———Tyson Slocum, Public Citizen (organization), H8746 [7OC]

Global response to climate change: Bruce Alberts, National Academy of Sciences, S7006 [22JN]

———Robert M. May, Royal Society, S7006 [22JN]

———Senator Craig, S7006 [22JN]

Global warming: Ethan Senser, E2518 [13DE]

———R. Glenn Hubbard and Joseph E. Stiglitz, Columbia University, S1450 [16FE]

Greenhouse gas emissions: Anders Wijkman, European Parliament, S7024 [22JN]

Hanford Nuclear Reservation case: Representative DeFazio, H2208 [20AP]

Incorporation of an allowance price cap in market-based systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions: Joseph E. Stiglitz and R. Glenn Hubbard, Council of Economic Advisers, H4329 [9JN]

Long Island Sound appropriations extension: Alexandra Breslin, Audubon Connecticut, H11123 [7DE]

———M. Jodi Rell, Governor of Connecticut, H11123 [7DE]

———Robin Kriesberg, Save the Sound (organization), H11123 [7DE]

Maintain moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf: several Representatives, S6704, S6710 [16JN]

———several Senators, S6704, S6710 [16JN]

National energy policy: Energy Future Coalition, H3192 [11MY]

NOAA vessel time charter funding: Representatives Dicks and Don Young, E1286 [20JN]

Permit National Dairy Promotion and Research Board diversion of funds for activities that improve public health and the environment: Idaho congressional delegation, S10265 [21SE]

Privatization of Environmental Health Perspectives (publication): several Representatives, E2376 [16NO]

Prohibit EPA funding to contravene or delay implentation of the Executive Order on environmental justice for minority and low-income populations: several organizations, H3664 [19MY]

Protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination: several organizations, H2422, H2426 [21AP]

Public Land Protection and Conservation Act: Marjorie Ziegler, Conservation Council of Hawaii, S9305 [28JY]

———National Environmental Coalition on Invasive Species, S9305 [28JY]

———Peter T. Young, Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources, S9305 [28JY]

Renewable fuels reserve: David J. Frederickson, National Farmers Union, H2371 [20AP]

Repeal certain highway stormwater discharge mitigation program requirements, S4457 [28AP]

———Arthur G. Baggett, Jr., Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators, S4456, S4471 [28AP]

———Chad Berginnis, Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc., S4457 [28AP]

———Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S4458 [28AP]

———Diane VanDe Hei, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, S4471 [28AP]

———Gerry Connolly, Virginia Association of Counties, S4472 [28AP]

———Jeffrey D. Shoaf, Associated General Contractors of America, S4454 [28AP]

———John Horsley, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, S4455 [28AP]

———Ken Kirk, Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies, S4457, S4471 [28AP]

———Mark R. Warner, Governor of Virginia, S4472 [28AP]

———R. Steven Brown, Environmental Council of the States, S4456 [28AP]

———several environmental organizations, S4458 [28AP]

———Steve Moyer, Trout Unlimited (organization), S4457, S4471 [28AP]

———T. Peter Ruane, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S4454 [28AP]

———Tim Williams, Water Environment Federation, S4457 [28AP]

———Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, S4456, S4471 [28AP]

———Transportation Construction Coalition, S4455 [28AP]

Safe Drinking Water Act enforcement relative to hydraulic fracturing: Benjamin H. Grumbles, EPA, S5535-S5537 [19MY]

———Senators Jeffords and Boxer, Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5534 [19MY]

Superfund program oversight: Stephanie N. Daigle, EPA, S13774 [16DE]

Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act: Steve Ellis, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), E2004 [3OC]

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act: Charles M. Clusen, Natural Resources Defense Council, S4156 [22AP]

———Dale J. Marsico, Community Transportation Association, S4157 [22AP]

———several organizations, S4156 [22AP]

———Warren S. George, Amalgamated Transit Union, S4156 [22AP]

———William W. Millar, American Public Transportation Association, S4156 [22AP]

U.S. participation in international negotiations addressing global climate change under the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: several Senators, S14172 [20DE]

Uranium mining and reclamation technologies research and development funding: Jill Lancelot, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H2401 [21AP]

———Lynnea Smith, Eastern Navajo Dine Against Uranium Mining, H2400 [21AP]

———Sharon Clahchischilliage, Navajo Nation, H2400 [21AP]

Lists

Communities that have filed methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) lawsuits against oil companies, H2425 [21AP]

Companies and associations supporting expanded offshore development, S7050 [22JN]

Groups against the EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements for municipal wastewater treatment during wet weather conditions, H3666 [19MY]

House Members who voted to protect oil companies from methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) litigation who also represent communities with methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in drinking water, H2426 [21AP]

International Climate Change Task Force members, S7901 [1JY]

International Climate Change Task Force secretariat, S7901 [1JY]

Organizations supporting the Bond amendment to H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, on repealing certain highway stormwater discharge mitigation program requirements, S4454 [28AP]

Organzations and individuals supporting S. 1224, National Oceans Protection Act, S6338 [9JN]

Published works of climatologists comparing current Arctic temperatures to the 1930s and 1940s: Center for Science and Public Policy, S21-S24 [4JA]

Scenic sites protected by S. 1208, Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act, S6303 [9JN]

States with methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) found in tap water, H2425 [21AP]

Supporters of Udall of New Mexico amendment to H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, on uranium mining and reclamation technologies research and development funding, H2400 [21AP]

Memorandums

Waiver of Laws for Improvement of Barriers at Borders: Stephen R. Vina and Todd Tatelman, Congressional Research Service, H556 [10FE]

Motions

EPA: disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (S.J. Res. 20), S9921 [12SE]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), H8788 [7OC]

Papers

Charles River Associates and Climate Stewardship—Assumptions Do Matter, S7025 [22JN]

Press releases

USCAN Rebuttal to Key Points in Senator Inhofe's Floor Statement: U.S. Climate Action Network, S1265-S1267 [10FE]

Proposals

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act, S1013-S1042 [7FE]

Questions

Nomination of Susan P. Bodine to be EPA Assistant Administrator for Solid Waste and Emergency Response: Senators Boxer, Lautenberg, and Obama, S13774 [16DE]

Remarks in House

Air pollution: modify allocation of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funds to include areas in non-attainment or maintenance for fine and coarse particulate matter, H1310, H1311 [10MR]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (H.R. 1451), E506 [17MR]

Albuquerque, NM: agreement reached with environmental groups on protection of silvery minnow habitat in water conservation project, E331 [2MR]

Anacostia River: restore, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia, H5814 [14JY]

———restore, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia (H.R. 2509), E1039 [20MY]

Animals: prohibit certain interstate conduct relative to exotic animals (H.R. 1688), E702 [19AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (H.R. 567), E159 [2FE]

Association of California Water Agencies: tribute to water planning document entitled ``No Time to Waste—A Blueprint for California's Water'', E2293 [8NO]

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 522), E156 [2FE]

Atlanta, GA: air quality improvements, H4657 [17JN]

Boraston, Geoff: National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association Environmental Professional of the Year award recipient, E2096 [17OC]

Brierty, Peter: National Forestry Hero award recipient, E2142 [20OC]

Bronx, NY: tribute to ``Towards a Sustainable Bronx'' Conference, E409 [10MR]

Budget: increase veterans, education, health care, homeland security, environment, and infrastructure funding through reductions in tax cuts and defense spending, H1628-H1632 [17MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: continue participation in construction of the North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project (H.R. 2587), E1076 [24MY]

California: require a temporary moratorium on leasing, exploration, and land development of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 319), E59 [25JA]

Cambridge, WI: tribute to Cambridge High School Environmental Club, E2234 [1NO]

Camden County, NC: environmental impact of proposed landfill, H9540 [2NO]

Chemicals: eliminate use of methyl bromide for fumigation purposes, E1357 [27JN]

Clean Air Act: extend attainment dates for certain downwind ozone nonattainment areas, H2191 [20AP]

———prohibit stationary sources located in ozone nonattainment areas from buying nitrogen oxide emission credits under the EPA nitrogen oxide trading program without consent of the sources' State (H.R. 340), E76 [25JA]

———reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels, H2189 [20AP]

Climate: conduct research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil, H4328 [9JN]

———global warming, H4191 [8JN], H11336 [13DE], H12040 [16DE], E2518 [13DE]

———request documents from the President on the anticipated effects of climate change on coastal regions of the U.S. (H. Res. 515), H9280 [27OC]

Coal: clean coal programs funding, H2444 [21AP], H6946 [28JY]

Coast Guard: study ecological and health effects of 1978 oil spill in Newtown Creek in New York, NY, H8035 [15SE]

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend, H2189 [20AP]

Coconut Creek, FL: National Wildlife Federation designation as a``community wildlife habitat'', E1273 [17JN]

Colorado: improve compensation for certain persons injured in the course of employment at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, H3793 [24MY]

———improve compensation for certain persons injured in the course of employment at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site (H.R. 428), E82 [26JA]

———management as open space of certain lands in and adjacent to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (H.R. 2110), E872 [4MY]

Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan: funding, H3776 [24MY], H5814 [14JY]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (H.R. 722), E192 [9FE]

Conservation of natural resources: environmental protection and natural resource conservation funding, H1567 [16MR]

Corps of Engineers: aquatic herbicide treatment of invasive weed species in lakes and rivers research funding, H3863 [24MY]

———Delaware River preservation funding, H5814 [14JY]

———enhance navigation capacity improvements and ecosystem restoration plan for the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway System, H5256 [28JN], H5640, H5644 [12JY], H5770 [13JY], H5804, H5813-H5823, H5868, H5873-H5876 [14JY]

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (H.R. 1360), E506 [17MR]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H2985 [5MY], H3756-H3761 [23MY], H4174-H4179 [7JN]

Denton, TX: construction of renewable biodiesel facility, E523 [5AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service noxious weed control and eradication funding, H4237 [8JN]

———Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding, H4237 [8JN]

———use of rice in ethanol production, H4405 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: conduct study on use of biodiesel and ethanol fuels, H4005 [25MY]

———postpone certain closures and realignments of military installations until a strategy is submitted for environmental clean up of previously closed bases, H3746 [23MY], H3771 [24MY], H3898, H3906 [25MY], H4082, H4091, H4099, H4100-H4103 [26MY], E1099 [25MY]

———treatment of unexploded ordnance, H4082, H4102 [26MY], H4736 [20JN], E1099 [25MY]

Dept. of Education: establish sustainability programs at institutions of higher education (H.R. 3284), E1494 [15JY]

Dept. of Energy: accelerate research, development, demonstration, and deployment of new energy technologies, H3777, H3778 [24MY]

———authorize National Institute of Building Sciences to work with consensus standards organizations to develop energy efficient buildings, E838 [2MY]

———EnergySmart Schools Program funding, H3857, H3858 [24MY]

———establish renewable fuels reserve, H2370, H2371 [20AP]

———increase number of State or local governments participating in alternative fuel vehicles pilot program, H2402, H2403 [21AP]

———prohibit establishment of refinery revitalization zones, H2373, H2374 [20AP]

———Sugar Cane Ethanol Pilot Program funding, H2368-H2370 [20AP]

Dept. of HUD: Brownfields Economic Development Initiative funding, H5419-H5421 [29JN]

———facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (H.R. 280), H11455-H11459 [13DE], E2568 [17DE]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify language authorizing State and tribal assistance grants for water infrastructure improvement programs, H3644 [19MY]

———exempt natural gas from the prohibition on oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, H3626-H3631 [19MY], H9094-H9099 [25OC], H9355-H9358 [27OC], H9630-H9633 [3NO], H9948-H9954 [7NO]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Inland Empire regional water recycling project and assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in California (H.R. 177), H8868, H8869 [18OC]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (H.R. 802), E242 [15FE]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, H3607 [19MY], H10000 [8NO]

Dept. of Transportation: compliance with certain environmental regulations in transportation projects, H1049, H1054 [9MR]

———Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funding, H1320 [10MR]

———Conserve by Bicycling Program funding, H1424 [15MR], H2405 [21AP]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 1973), H2477 [26AP], H8922 [19OC], H9106 [26OC], H9279 [27OC], H9703-H9709 [7NO], E818 [28AP]

Disasters: require Federal, State, and local agencies to comply with public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations (H. Res. 477), E2000 [29SE]

Duran, Sam: Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc., Community Service Award recipient, E1927 [22SE]

Earth Day: observance, H2134, H2138 [19AP], H2452 [21AP], E665 [15AP], E745, E751 [22AP], E884 [5MY]

Endangered species: authorize species recovery agreements under which the Federal Government is obligated to make annual payments or provide other compensation for activities that improve recovery of one or more species, H8546 [29SE]

Endangered Species Act: clarify intended use of recovery plans as discretionary guidance documents, E2076 [7OC]

———consolidate related programs and review protective regulations, H8561-H8563 [29SE]

———detail associated costs in customers' monthly electricity bills, H8523 [29SE]

———habitat protection, H8579 [29SE]

———imposing of potential Federal regualtory requirements, withholding of permits and licenses, or requiring special stipulations on Federal leases relative to not yet listed species, H8546 [29SE]

———provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species (H.R. 3824), H8392 [28SE], H8517, H8535-H8584 [29SE], E2003 [3OC], E2015, E2016, E2020, E2028, E2042 [6OC], E2055, E2057, E2058, E2066, E2071, E2076 [7OC], E2185 [27OC]

———provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species (H.R. 3824), amendment process, H8325 [22SE]

———provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species (H.R. 3824), consideration (H. Res. 470), H8517-H8525 [29SE]

———treatment of private property rights, H8547, H8548 [29SE]

EPA: brownfield site assessment and cleanup program funding, H3644, H3645 [19MY]

———Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding, H3592, H3608, H3674 [19MY]

———diesel truck retrofit and fleet modernization program funding, H2404 [21AP]

———improve Leaking Underground Storage Tank program, H2197 [20AP], H6964-H6966 [28JY], E1781 [7SE]

———increase Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding through reductions in State and Tribal Assistance Grants Program funding, H3642-H3644 [19MY], E1054 [23MY]

———increase Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding through reductions in tax cuts, H3640, H3641 [19MY]

———increase Superfund funding through reductions in science and technology programs funding, H3638, H3639 [19MY]

———prohibit funding for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements for municipal wastewater treatment during wet weather conditions, H3665-H3669 [19MY]

———prohibit funding to contravene or delay implentation of the Executive Order on environmental justice for minority and low-income populations, H3663 [19MY], E1053 [23MY]

———require audits to verify use of science in promulgation of new regulations, H3669 [19MY]

———revise fuel economy test procedures and provide consumers with more accurate information about fuel economy, H2343-H2347 [20AP]

———State and Tribal Assistance Grants Program funding, H3674 [19MY]

———study of effects of pesticides on small children in Duval County, FL, H1827 [6AP]

FDA: delay approval of genetically engineered fish, H4265 [8JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: extend authorization of appropriations for Long Island Sound (H.R. 3963), H11122-H11124 [7DE], E2495 [8DE], E2507 [13DE]

Fish and fishing: establish requirements for fishing quota systems (H.R. 3278), E1498 [15JY]

———State Aquatic Nuisance Species Management plans funding, H3619, H3620 [19MY]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: modify requirements for appointment and training of members of Regional Fishery Management Councils (H.R. 1431), H11566 [14DE]

Flick Seed Co.: tribute, E1241 [15JN]

Florida: red tide blooms research funding, H3862 [24MY]

Foreign aid: provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (H.R. 1996), E827 [28AP]

Forest Service: anniversary, E1431 [1JY]

———firefighting aircraft acquisition relative to wildfire prevention and management, H2530 [26AP]

———wildfire management funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, H3618, H3646-H3648 [19MY]

Forests: conduct projects with conservation corps to protect forests (S. 1238), H12216 [18DE]

Gladwyne, PA: anniversary of Lower Merion Conservancy, E1995 [29SE]

Global Environment Facility (organization): funding, H5286, H5288, H5291 [28JN], E1448 [11JY]

Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Prize recipients, E1342 [24JN]

Government: require Federal agencies to develop and implement policies and practices that promote environmental justice (H.R. 427), E91 [26JA]

Government regulations: enforce certain enviromental laws, expand the definition of environmental justice, and direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office (H.R. 1648), E652 [14AP]

———enforce certain environmental laws, expand the definition of environmental justice, and direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office, H2429-H2431 [21AP]

Great Lakes: improve program coordination (H.R. 2129), E900 [5MY]

———prohibit oil and gas drilling, H2154, H2208, H2363, H2364 [20AP]

———recognize and affirm efforts of Great Lakes Governors and Premiers to standardize decisions on water withdrawal and urge that management authority remain vested with the Governors and Premiers, H6127-H6129 [20JY], E1569 [21JY]

Green Chemistry Research and Development Program: implement (H.R. 1215), E407 [10MR]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (H.R. 1712), H11566 [14DE]

Hanford, WA: nuclear waste site reclamation project funding, H3778 [24MY], H10062 [9NO]

Hawaii: recognize threat posed by non-native plants, animals, and plant and animal diseases to ecosystem and expand Federal efforts to prevent introduction of non-native species (H.R. 3468), E1643 [27JY]

Hazardous substances: increase security of transport, H3447-H3452 [18MY]

———Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H418 [9FE], H1626 [17MR], H2190 [20AP], H3778, H3787, H3862, H3867 [24MY], H10061 [9NO]

Hurricanes: provide for reconstruction, replacement, and improvement of infrastructure in the Gulf Coast States, E2515 [13DE]

International Polar Year: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 199), E1424 [1JY]

Jersey City, NJ: Liberty State Park environmental restoration activities funding, H5869, H5870 [14JY]

KeyCorp, Inc.: Green Building designation by U.S. Green Building Council, E2117 [18OC]

Law enforcement: provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (H.R. 798), H11462-H11467 [13DE], E2534 [14DE]

Lexmark International, Inc.: tribute to environmental protection efforts, E1932 [22SE]

———tribute to environmental protection efforts of the Boulder, CO, facility, E1790 [8SE]

Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative: establish (H.R. 307), E71 [25JA]

Mammoth Community Water District: remove certain restrictions on the ability to use certain acquired property (H.R. 853), H11442, H11443 [13DE]

Marine mammals: impact of dock-building, H8562 [29SE]

Marine resources: prohibit the import, export, and taking of certain coral reef species (H.R. 3469), E1646 [27JY]

McMinn County, TN: anniversary of Soil and Water Conservation District, E171 [8FE]

Mexico: require powerplants that transmit electricity into the U.S. comply with U.S. air quality control requirements, H3869, H3870 [24MY]

Mining and mineral resources: facilitate reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (H.R. 1266), E430, E432 [10MR]

———provide a source of funding for the reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (H.R. 1265), E430, E432 [10MR]

———uranium mining and reclamation technologies research and development funding, H2399-H2401 [21AP]

Mississippi River: Environmental Management Program funding, H3786 [24MY]

———require Corps of Engineers report on progress and maintain balance in regards to lock and dam modernization and ecosystem restoration, H5877 [14JY]

Mohonk Consultations, Inc.: anniversary, E1285 [20JN]

Morris County, NJ: anniversary of Ten Towns Great Swamp Watershed Management Committee, E1128 [26MY], E1340 [24JN]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H2340-H2343 [20AP], H2445, H2446 [21AP]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and encourage use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, H8767, H8776 [7OC]

NAFTA: implementation, H2789 [3MY], H3335 [17MY]

National Academy of Sciences: Hudson River environmental study funding, H3619, H3624 [19MY]

National Arbor Day Foundation: tribute to Tree City USA honorees, E1584 [22JY]

National Association of Clean Water Agencies: anniversary, E810 [28AP]

National Audubon Society, Inc.: anniversary, E222 [10FE]

National Center for Sustainable Development: tribute, E2595 [17DE], E2617 [19DE]

National Children's Study: funding, H5158 [24JN]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1428), H5203 [27JN], E503 [17MR]

National forests: authorize Forest Service and BLM to provide research on the rehabilitation of forest ecosystem health following uncharacteristic disturbances of forested Federal lands (H.R. 3973), E2027 [6OC], E2048 [7OC]

National Indoor Comfort Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 130), H2166 [20AP]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (H.R. 3313), E1500 [15JY]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (H.R. 1593), E633 [13AP]

National objectives: ensure that the U.S. leads the world in next generation energy technologies, grow the economy, create high-skill American jobs, eliminate overdependence on foreign oil, and address global warming (H.R. 2828), H6197-H6201 [20JY], H8771 [7OC], E1194 [9JN]

National security: protect the public against threat of chemical attacks (H.R. 2237), H3747 [23MY], H4490 [15JN]

Natural gas: allow leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, H11495 [13DE]

New Orleans, LA: GAO report clarifying that none of the delays or changes in the Lake Pontchartrain and vicinity hurricane protection project caused levee breaches in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, H8576 [29SE]

NOAA: Coastal Zone Management Account funding through reductions in Bureau of Industry and Security funding, H4501, H4502 [15JN]

———establish and amend the organization and functions of the NOAA Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere (H.R. 50), E11 [4JA]

———funding, H10070, H10073 [9NO]

———ocean programs and fisheries management funding, H4434, H4436 [14JN]

———vessel time charter funding, E1286 [20JN]

Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 1591), E631 [13AP]

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association: tribute to Green Buildings Open House, E2005 [3OC]

Occoquan Watershed Coalition: tribute, E544 [5AP]

Oceans: establish a national ocean policy, strengthen NOAA, and establish a Committee on Ocean Policy (H.R. 2939), H11563-H11566 [14DE], E1275 [17JN]

Ohio: protect Muskingum Watershed, H10360 [16NO]

Oil Pollution Act: increase liability limits for owners of vessels responsible for oil spills and adjust such limits for inflation, H9568, H9569 [3NO]

Outer Continental Shelf: allow oil and gas exploration if crude oil imports account for more than two-thirds of U.S. consumption, H3634-H3637 [19MY]

———cancel proposed comprehensive seismic survey inventory of all areas, H6954, H6961 [28JY], E1727 [29JY]

Pennsylvania American Water (business): Partnership for Safe Water Directors Award recipient, E2281 [7NO]

Petroleum: allow waiver of certain environmental regulations governing boutique fuels during refinery disruption, H8782 [7OC]

———economic impact of increasing oil prices, H1210 [9MR], H5085 [23JN], H10476-H10481 [16NO]

———economic impact of increasing oil prices and overall energy costs, H6111 [20JY]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S., H9248 [26OC]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), H8628 [29SE], H8650, H8708, H8709, H8725, H8726 [6OC], H8750-H8793, H8804 [7OC], H8832 [17OC], H9493 [2NO], H9611 [3NO], H9933 [7NO], E2096, E2101 [17OC], E2119 [18OC]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), consideration (H. Res. 481), H8739-H8748 [7OC]

———maintain environmental and public health protections in efforts to provide reliable and affordable energy, H8770, H8772, H8777, H8787 [7OC]

———protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, H2174-H2178, H2184, H2191, H2195, H2206 [20AP], H2418-H2427 [21AP], H5369 [29JN], H5772-H5777 [13JY], H6939, H6954 [28JY], E818 [28AP], E1490 [14JY], E1505 [15JY]

———provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the U.S., H2112 [19AP]

———reduce price of gasoline through offshore drilling, increased construction and investment in refineries, Federal fuel tax suspension, and free trade promotion (H.R. 4004), E2031 [6OC]

Power resources: assure that certain Federal oil and gas development will occur in ways that protect water resources and surface owner rights (H.R. 2064), E856 [3MY]

———economic impact of increasing energy prices, H11511 [14DE]

———establish a balanced energy policy that unlocks the potential of renewable energy and energy efficiency (H.R. 737), H2133 [19AP]

———establish a program to commercialize hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology, H2199 [20AP]

———establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Gulf of Mexico, H8635 [29SE]

———expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence, H1763-H1769 [5AP], H3258 [12MY], H3295-H3300, H3305-H3311 [16MY], H3681 [19MY], H3898 [25MY], H4290-H4294 [8JN], H5170 [24JN], H8765 [7OC], H8824-H8830 [17OC], H10044 [9NO]

———expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence (H.R. 1608), H3166 [11MY]

———increase the production and use of ethanol, H2190 [20AP], H5616 [11JY], H6372 [22JY], H9932 [7NO]

———increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline and require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles (H.R. 4573), E2586 [17DE]

———national energy policy, H1408-H1414 [14MR], H1899 [13AP], H3184-H3193 [11MY], H3295-H3300 [16MY], H4290-H4294 [8JN], H7733-H7738 [7SE], H8360 [27SE], H8516 [29SE]

———oil and gas exploration, H8378 [27SE]

———reduce consumption, score legislation to evaluate impact on foreign dependence, increase production of energy-efficient vehicles, increase energy choices, and reduce Federal usage of gasoline, H10365 [16NO]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology, H10029, H10030 [8NO]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (H.R. 4409), E2647 [22DE]

Public buildings: require new escalators installed in Federal buildings to be intermittent, H2365 [20AP]

Public lands: provide funding to carry out restoration activities on Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Depts. of the Interior or Agriculture (H.R. 599), E141 [2FE]

Real estate: encourage the cleanup and use of brownfields and other sites that contain hazardous contaminants in cases of eminent domain, H9596, H9597 [3NO]

Rippey, Mike: Sierra Club Earl Thollander Award recipient, E730 [21AP]

Roads and highways: use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles, E1752 [6SE]

Salem, OR: Grant Community Middle School recipient of EPA Presidential Environmental Youth Award, E1187 [9JN]

San Diego County, CA: expedite construction of a security fence to reduce illegal immigration, H530, H532, H553-H557 [10FE], H3389, H3390 [17MY]

San Juan National Forest: anniversary, E1114 [26MY]

Sarasota, FL: Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida opening of the Searcy S. Koen Regional Girl Scout Headquarters, E2325 [10NO]

Science: require certain risk assessments to human health or the environment by transportation projects adhere to sound and objective scientific practices, H1308-H1310, H1313 [10MR]

Ships and vessels: establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into U.S. waters (H.R. 1636), E649 [14AP]

Sinton, Steve: American Farmland Trust (organization) Steward of the Land Award recipient, E983 [16MY]

Smithfield Foods, Inc.: tribute, E1448 [11JY]

Stang, Dorothy: tribute (H. Con. Res. 89), H3728 [23MY], E1112 [26MY]

Stephenitch, Willie: BLM Making a Difference award recipient, E910 [9MY]

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: reauthorize and reform the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program (H.R. 1600), E642 [13AP]

Susquehanna River: watershed cleanup funding, H4222 [8JN]

Taxation: allow a credit for qualified expenditures paid or incurred to replace certain wood stoves (H.R. 3928), E1975 [28SE]

———extend expensing of environmental remediation costs, H11243, H11244 [8DE]

———extend Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate (H.R. 1270), H1526, H1527 [16MR]

———extend the environmental tax on corporate income (H.R. 4199), E2258 [3NO]

———provide incentives for alternative fuels and motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (H.R. 1744), E724 [21AP]

———provide tax incentives to encourage manufacturers of computer, cell phone, and television equipment to operate environmentally sound recycling programs for consumers discarding equipment (H.R. 320), E61 [25JA]

Technology: recognize contributions of environmental systems and the technicians who install and maintain them (H. Res. 130), H2166 [20AP]

Time: extend duration of daylight savings time, H2197 [20AP], H6953 [28JY]

Tongass National Forest: prohibit funding for construction and maintenance of roads used for logging, H3658, H3659 [19MY]

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.: California State Parks Foundation Golden Poppy Award recipient, E1973 [28SE]

Treaties and agreements: role of ExxonMobil Corp., in decision not to ratify Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions, H4274 [8JN]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: ratification (H. Con. Res. 56), E211 [10FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: expand scope of impact analysis requirement in species listing process, E2028 [6OC]

University of Colorado: tribute to solar decathlon team, E2137 [20OC]

Volusia County, FL: Rose Bay Ecosystem Project funding, H3790, H3791 [24MY]

Warren County, VA: implosion of American Viscose (Avtex) Building, E1966 [28SE]

Water: allow small public water systems to request exemption from national primary drinking water requirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (H.R. 1315), E452 [16MR]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 4560), E2574 [17DE]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (H.R. 1592), E631, E639 [13AP]

Water pollution: prohibit a publicly-owned treatment works from diverting flows to bypass any portion of its treatment facility (H.R. 1126), H3589 [19MY]

Wildlife Restoration Act: extend the date after which surplus funds in the wildlife restoration fund become available for apportionment (S. 1340), H8119 [20SE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: exclude agricultural operations from Superfund litigation, S12349 [3NO]

AID: devise strategy to assist in reversing the decline of the Irrawaddy dolphin habitat, S2239 [8MR]

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector, S4461 [28AP]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants, S5976 [26MY], S13069 [17NO]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (S. 150), S465-S473 [25JA], S4461 [28AP], S13650 [15DE]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (S. 131), S1498 [16FE], S4461 [28AP]

Alaska: improve sanitation in rural and native villages (S. 1409), S8326 [14JY]

Anacostia River: restore, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia (S. 1472), S8751 [22JY]

Animals: prohibit certain interstate conduct relative to exotic animals (S. 304), S1055 [7FE]

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: dedication of Gaylord Nelson Wilderness (S. Res. 254), S10601 [28SE]

———dedication of Gaylord Nelson Wilderness (S. Res. 297), S12280, S12281 [2NO]

Arctic Research and Policy Act: improve (S. 879), S4128 [21AP]

Army: carry out a pilot project on compatible use buffers on real property bordering Fort Carson, CO (S. 320), S1135 [8FE]

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area: establish (S. 204), S649-S651 [31JA]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (S. 943), S4559 [28AP]

Bureau of Reclamation: assess extent of invasion of salt cedar and Russian olive plants in the Western U.S. and carry out demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of such plants (S. 177), S588 [26JA]

———reauthorize participation in the Deschutes River Conservancy (S. 166), S494 [25JA], S13060 [16NO]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, S6721 [16JN]

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (S. 128), S317 [24JA], S9047 [26JY]

California Association of Sanitation Agencies: anniversary, S8548 [20JY]

Chesapeake Bay: enhance authorities of the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office to establish programs to enhance protection (S. 1494), S8951-S8953 [26JY]

———establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (S. 1493), S8951-S8953 [26JY]

———establish an EPA grants program to provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (S. 1491), S8951-S8953 [26JY]

———establish the Dept. of Education Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education and Training Grant Pilot Program (S. 1492), S8951-S8953 [26JY]

———reauthorize the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program and develop and implement a plan for environmental restoration accountability and reporting requirements (S. 1490), S8951-S8953 [26JY]

Clean Air Act: establish a renewable diesel standard (S. 1920), S11826 [25OC]

Climate: address global climate change through participation in international negotiations under the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, S7042-S7046 [22JN], S7280 [23JN], S13650 [15DE], S14172 [20DE]

———conduct research on abrupt climate change, establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, and reduce dependence upon foreign oil (S. 342), S1263-S1271 [10FE]

———develop and coordinate a research program to assist understanding, assessment, and prediction of abrupt climate change (S. 245), S750-S752 [1FE]

———encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S.J. Res. 5), S1557 [16FE], S1708 [18FE]

———establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and develop climate change reduction technologies, S6892-S6898, S6902 [21JN], S6997-S7029, S7054 [22JN], S7274 [23JN], S7471 [28JN], S7607 [29JN]

———establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, ensure benefits from such trading, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and develop climate change reduction technologies (S. 1151), S6046-S6051 [26MY], S6689 [16JN]

———establish mandatory steps to slow or stop the growth of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, S7033-S7037 [22JN], S7274, S7280 [23JN]

———global warming, S18-S21 [4JA], S1448 [16FE], S3346-S3349 [7AP], S3475-S3478 [12AP], S4165-S4167 [25AP], S5837-S5840 [24MY], S7053 [22JN], S10352 [22SE], S14024 [19DE]

———require Federal science-based climate change documents altered at the request of the White House to be made publicly available in their unaltered form for comparison, S7046 [22JN]

Coal: clean coal programs funding, S9358 [29JY]

———establish a clean coal power initiative (S. 957), S4571 [28AP]

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend (S. 360), S1289 [10FE]

———authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (S. 1215), S6318 [9JN]

Coastal zones: develop and maintain an integrated system of ocean and Great Lakes coastal observations (S. 361), S1293 [10FE], S7926, S7936-S7939 [1JY]

Colorado: improve compensation for certain persons injured in the course of employment at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site (S. 585), S2398 [9MR]

———provide environmental assistance to communities for water supply and treatment projects (S. 1202), S6234 [8JN]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list, S12744 [14NO]

Commission on Inland Waters Policy: establish (S. 2050), S13181 [17NO]

Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan: funding, S7794 [30JN]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of New Hampshire and Vermont (S. 301), S1053 [7FE], S9027 [26JY]

Conservancy of Southwest Florida: anniversary, S737 [1FE]

Coordinated Environmental Health Network: establish (S. 1442), S8667 [21JY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 1390), S8233 [13JY], S13684, S13685-S13686 [15DE]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (S. 880), S4128 [21AP]

Corps of Engineers: funding, S2836 [16MR]

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure, S12 [4JA], S1009-S1042 [7FE], S1101 [8FE]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 852), S3905-S3941 [19AP], S5493 [19MY], S6278 [9JN], S7287 [23JN], S12873, S12875 [16NO], S13483 [13DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Conservation Security Program funding, S12287 [3NO]

Dept. of Defense: study effects of windmill farms on military readiness, including radar installations, S12792 [15NO]

Dept. of Energy: disposal of mixed oxide nuclear waste, S12744, S12745 [14NO]

———FutureGen initiative funding, S12747 [14NO]

———implement accelerated research, development, and demonstration program for advanced clean coal technologies and provide financial incentives to encourage early commercial deployment (S. 1133), S6029 [26MY]

———promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gasses and provide credit-based financial assistance and investment protection for projects that employ advanced climate technologies or systems, S6880-S6891 [21JN]

———promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gasses and provide credit-based financial assistance and investment protection for projects that employ advanced climate technologies or systems (S. 388), S1427-S1430 [15FE]

———purchase certain essential mineral rights and resolve natural resources damage liability claims relative to conversion of Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site into a wildlife refuge, S8788, S8789 [25JY], S12808 [15NO]

Dept. of State: carry out activities that promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in developing countries, while promoting economic development, S6880-S6891 [21JN]

———carry out activities that promote adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in developing countries, while promoting economic development (S. 386), S1427-S1430 [15FE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize participation in Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project, California regional brine line construction projects, and Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination project (S. 2106), S13661 [15DE]

———Coastal Impact Assistance Program funding, S12211 [2NO]

———conduct a study on groundwater resources in Alaska (S. 1338), S7639 [29JN], S13061 [16NO]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (S. 746), S3420 [11AP]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, S7053 [22JN]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (S. 878), S4127 [21AP]

———provide technical and financial assistance to private landowners to restore, enhance, and manage private land to improve fish and wildlife habitats through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program (S. 260), S889 [2FE], S7447 [27JN]

Dept. of Transportation: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program allocation modification, S5269-S5271 [17MY]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 1973), S13063 [16NO]

———make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs (S. 492), S1885-S1888 [2MR], S9424 [29JY], S10713 [29SE]

Disasters: improve ability of Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to promptly implement recovery treatments in response to catastrophic events affecting forest lands (S. 2079), S13393 [18NO]

Earth Day: observance, S4101 [21AP], S4149 [22AP]

Electronics: reduce and eliminate electronic waste through recycling (S. 510), S2017 [3MR]

Endangered species: enhance the role of States in recovery, implement a species conservation recovery system, and provide assistance and incentives to promote recovery (S. 2110), S13677-S13679 [15DE]

———modify provisions that provide legal protections to environmental rulings of Federal agencies, S12748 [14NO]

EPA: authority to waive or modify application of certain requirements (S. 1711), S10231 [20SE]

———clean water and drinking water State revolving funds funding, S2954 [17MR]

———Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding, S9369, S9370 [29JY]

———disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (S.J. Res. 20), S7640 [29JN], S8416 [18JY], S9912-S9924 [12SE], S9955-S9962 [13SE]

———disapprove rule to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act relative to mercury emissions (S.J. Res. 20), unanimous-consent agreement, S9860 [8SE]

———encourage competition in awarding of grants, S7588 [29JN]

———establish Federal Fuels List applicable to State Clean Air Act implementation plans (S. 1859), S11314 [7OC]

———establish national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions, S6790-S6794 [20JN], S6900-S6902 [21JN]

———establish national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions (S. 1265), S6761 [16JN]

———establish performance standards for fine particulates for certain pulp and paper mills that use tires as a fuel source (S. 2011), S12849 [15NO]

———funding, S7594 [29JN]

———modify formula for allotment grants for establishment of State water pollution control revolving funds, S7584, S7585, S7592-S7594 [29JN]

———promulgate regulations as required by the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, S7595 [29JN], S9367 [29JY]

———proposed new National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particulate matter, S14300 [21DE]

———require motor carriers to comply with vehicle emission performance standards, S5269 [17MY]

———Superfund program oversight, S13774 [16DE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (S. 912), S4399 [27AP]

———extend authorization of appropriations for Long Island Sound (H.R. 3963), S13937 [16DE]

Fish and fishing: establish ocean bottom trawl areas to protect deep sea corals and sponges (S. 1635), S9835 [8SE]

———reauthorize the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basin endangered fish recovery implementation programs (S. 1578), S13936 [16DE]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: reauthorize (S. 2012), S12850 [15NO]

Florida: maintain moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, S6443-S6445, S6451, S6452, S6457, S6466, S6467 [14JN], S8782 [25JY]

Foreign aid: improve global water supply, S682 [1FE]

Forest Service: anniversary (S. Res. 181), S7329 [23JN]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (S. 1897), S11568 [19OC]

———conduct projects with conservation corps to protect forests (S. 1238), S6486 [14JN], S13054 [16NO]

Great Lakes: develop, implement, monitor, and report on a series of indicators of water quality and related environmental factors (S. 208), S655 [31JA]

———provide for environmental restoration (S. 508), S2011 [3MR]

Great Lakes Commission: anniversary, S9724 [7SE]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (S. 880), S4128 [21AP]

Hanford, WA: nuclear waste site reclamation project funding, S12748 [14NO]

Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (S. 730), S3312 [6AP], S3356 [7AP]

Health: promote healthy communities (S. 2047), S13174 [17NO]

Highlands Stewardship Area: funding, S7592 [29JN]

Hurricanes: provide for reconstruction, replacement, and improvement of infrastructure in the Gulf Coast States (S. 1836), S11226 [6OC]

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: credibility of findings relative to assessment of the state of global warming science, S12815-S12817 [15NO]

Law enforcement: provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (S. 2019), S12954 [16NO]

Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative: establish (S. 158), S485 [25JA]

Louisiana: redirect portion of offshore oil and gas revenues to fund wetlands protection and a new levee system, S12553-S12555 [9NO]

———wetlands protection funding, S874 [2FE]

Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program: establish (S. 1540), S9299 [28JY]

Migratory Bird Commission: commemorate anniversary and express support for Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp program (S. Res. 183), S7539 [28JN]

Mining and mineral resources: promote remediation of inactive and abandoned mines (S. 1848), S11232 [6OC]

Montana: protect wildlife areas known as Badger-Two Medicine or Blackleaf from oil and gas development by establishing a voluntary program allowing lease holders to exchange leases for drilling rights in other areas, S7389 [24JN]

Motor vehicles: improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, S621 [31JA]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S6630, S6631 [15JN], S7251-S7262 [23JN], S7465 [28JN]

———require an increasing percentage of new automobiles be dual fueled automobiles and revise the method for calculating corporate average fuel economy for such vehicles (S. 1994), S12685, S12686 [10NO]

———require that automobiles and light trucks are able to operate on a fuel mixture that has a certain percentage of ethanol (S. 587), S6879 [21JN]

National Asbestos Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 43), S1138 [8FE], S3086 [17MR]

National Association of Clean Water Agencies: anniversary, S4182 [25AP]

National Audubon Society, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 301), S12535 [8NO]

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board: permit diversion of funds for activities that improve public health and the environment, S10264-S10266 [21SE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (S. 757), S11555, S11556 [19OC], S11735 [21OC], S11765 [24OC], S11818 [25OC], S12002, S12003 [27OC]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (S. 507), S2011 [3MR]

National objectives: priority assignments, S7594 [29JN]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services, S9415 [29JY]

———provide mass transit services (S. 890), S4151-S4153 [22AP]

National Parks Week: observance, S4009 [20AP]

National Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 145), S5448 [18MY]

———designate (S. Res. 160), S6112 [6JN]

National security: enhance security and protect against terrorist attacks at chemical facilities (S. 2145), S14065-S14068 [19DE]

Natural gas: allow leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, S11285-S11287 [7OC]

New Jersey: maintain moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, S6703-S6707, S6709-S6711 [16JN]

NOAA: establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program (S. 39), S452 [25JA], S7926, S7929 [1JY]

———National Waterborne Disease Recognition and Disaster Preparedness Program funding, S10075 [15SE]

———strengthen science training programs through interagency cooperation and diversify science community by attracting underrepresented groups (S. 1465), S8747 [22JY]

Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 770), S3558-S3560 [13AP]

North Dakota: provide environmental assistance to communities for water supply and treatment projects (S. 482), S1873 [1MR]

Northeast States Forestry Research Cooperative: funding, S7590 [29JN]

Occupational safety and health: provide enhanced criminal penalties for willful violations of occupational standards for asbestos (S. 668), S3054 [17MR]

Oceans: establish a comprehensive, coordinated, and integrated national ocean policy, S2935 [17MR]

———establish a program to help identify, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment and navigation safety (S. 362), S1296 [10FE], S7926, S7929 [1JY]

———protect (S. 1224), S6337 [9JN]

Oklahoma: tribute to Partnership for Fish and Wildlife program, S4168 [25AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: allow gas-only leases and State requests to examine energy areas, S7049-S7052 [22JN]

———cancel proposed comprehensive seismic survey inventory of all areas, S6802-S6804 [20JN], S6872-S6878 [21JN]

———establish the Coastal Impact Assistance Program from conservation royalty revenues, S7210-S7218, S7220-S7228, S7232, S7233 [23JN]

———establish the Coastal Impact Assistance Program from conservation royalty revenues (S. 964), S4579 [28AP]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, S621 [31JA], S2056 [4MR], S2112 [7MR], S3350 [7AP], S3366 [11AP], S3961 [20AP], S7458 [28JN]

———expedite construction of new refinery capacity in the U.S. and provide reliable and affordable energy (H.R. 3893), S11452 [18OC]

———protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S9269, S9272 [28JY]

Poverty: study effects on disadvantaged individuals of actions by utilities intended to reduce carbon dioxide emissions (S. 1205), S6238 [8JN]

Power resources: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S6447, S6448 [14JN], S6601-S6606, S6609-S6614 [15JN]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 606), S2521 [11MR]

———ensure that ethanol is treated like all other motor vehicle fuels and that taxpayers and local governments do not have to pay for environmental damage caused by ethanol, S6460-S6463 [14JN]

———establish a program to commercialize hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology (S. 665), S3032-S3037 [17MR], S4100 [21AP]

———establish a program to develop and demonstrate cost-effective operation of a fleet of renewable hydrogen-from-ethanol passenger vehicles (S. 373), S1348 [14FE], S6806 [20JN]

———expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence, S6453-S6456, S6590-S6592 [14JN], S9270 [28JY], S12774 [15NO]

———expand production and use of renewable fuel and increase energy independence (S. 650), S2999-S3005 [17MR]

———Federal subsidies for windmill power production, S6683, S6686, S6701 [16JN], S6789 [20JN], S7281 [23JN]

———Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) research and development funding, S7460 [28JN]

———increase the production and use of ethanol, S10694-S10696 [29SE]

———national energy policy, S554 [26JA], S2056 [4MR], S2706 [15MR], S2972 [17MR], S3366 [11AP], S4008 [20AP], S4479-S4481 [28AP], S5369-S5371 [17MY], S5975-S5977 [26MY], S6244 [9JN], S11752 [24OC], S12774 [15NO]

———national energy policy relative to effect of hurricanes and other natural disasters on the oil supply, S10334 [22SE]

———prevent imposition of ethanol taxes and usage mandates, S6463-S6465 [14JN], S6601, S6602 [15JN]

———promote international clean energy development, expand clean energy markets abroad, and engage developing nations in the advancement of sustainable energy use and climate change actions (S. 745), S3416 [11AP]

———provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at refueling stations to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, S5018, S5025 [12MY]

———provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at refueling stations to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (S. 918), S4405 [27AP]

———provide for local control of siting of windmills, S7012, S7038-S7042, S7047 [22JN]

———provide for local control of siting of windmills (S. 1034), S5191-S5194 [13MY], S5976 [26MY]

———provide for local control of siting of windmills (S. 1208), S6301 [9JN]

———provide for the research and development of advanced nuclear reactors, S12793 [15NO]

———reduce dependence on foreign oil through use of alternative fuels and new technology (S. 2025), S12956-S12958 [16NO]

———require that gasoline sold in the U.S. contain a certain percentage of ethanol, S6878-S6880 [21JN], S9267 [28JY]

———streamline the refinery permitting process, designate certain closed military installations for refinery construction, and amend certain EPA programs that impact fuel prices (S. 1772), S10436 [26SE]

———use of wind to produce electricity, S5976 [26MY]

———Western Area Power Administration wind transmission study funding, S137 [24JA]

Public lands: protect, conserve, and restore certain public lands through cooperative cost-shared grants to control and mitigate the spread of invasive species (S. 1541), S9302 [28JY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, S6673-S6690, S6692, S6693, S6699-S6701 [16JN], S6789 [20JN], S7033 [22JN]

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: make former nuclear weapons workers in Iowa who were exposed to radiation eligible to receive compensation, S6813 [20JN]

———make residents of Idaho and Montana who were exposed to Nevada nuclear bomb testing fallout eligible to receive compensation (S. 2132), S13775, S13776, S13797 [16DE]

———make residents of Idaho who were exposed to Nevada nuclear bomb testing fallout eligible to receive compensation (S. 998), S4940 [11MY], S11993, S11994 [27OC]

———make residents of Montana who were exposed to Nevada nuclear bomb testing fallout eligible to receive compensation, S4540 [28AP]

———make residents of Montana who were exposed to Nevada nuclear bomb testing fallout eligible to receive compensation (S. 977), S4648 [9MY], S4861, S4862 [10MY]

Recycling: establish a tax credit for purchase of qualified recycling equipment use to sort or process packaging and printed materials, S7279 [23JN]

Rio Grande Natural Area: establish (S. 56), S9045 [26JY]

Roads and highways: allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (S. 129), S317 [24JA]

———allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (S. 553), S2255 [8MR]

———repeal certain highway stormwater discharge mitigation program requirements, S4453-S4459, S4461, S4470-S4475 [28AP]

Safe Drinking Water Act: require use of nontoxic products in the case of hydraulic fracturing that occurs during oil or natural gas production activities, S7274 [23JN]

———require use of nontoxic products in the case of hydraulic fracturing that occurs during oil or natural gas production activities (S. 1080), S5533 [19MY]

San Juan National Forest: anniversary, S6013 [26MY]

SBA: provide emergency relief to shellfish growers affected by toxic red tide losses (S. 1316), S7446 [27JN]

Science: use in developing environmental policy, S18-S21 [4JA]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (S. 1995), S12686 [10NO], S12943 [16NO]

Ships and vessels: establish vessel ballast water management requirements (S. 363), S1298 [10FE]

———extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (S. 638), S2850 [16MR]

Sinton, Steve: American Farmland Trust (organization) Steward of the Land Award recipient, S5435 [18MY]

Skykomish River: enhance ecosystem protection and outdoor opportunities by designating certain Federal lands as wilderness (S. 152), S9031 [26JY]

Solid waste: authorize States to restrict receipt of foreign municipal solid waste and implement the Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada (S. 1198), S6232-S6234 [8JN]

———prohibit importation of Canadian municipal solid waste without State consent (S. 346), S1273 [10FE]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide for secondary containment to prevent methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) and petroleum contamination (S. 439), S1655 [17FE]

Taxation: allow a credit to holders of qualified bonds issued to finance certain energy projects (S. 962), S4573 [28AP]

———allow an investment tax credit for the purchase of trucks with new diesel engine technologies (S. 1240), S6488 [14JN]

———clarify that a North American Development Bank guarantee is not considered a Federal guarantee for purposes of determining tax-exempt status of bonds (S. 533), S2085 [4MR]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies, S9356 [29JY]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (S. 971), S4585 [28AP]

———encourage investment in facilities using wind to produce electricity (S. 715), S3281 [6AP], S6806 [20JN]

———enhance energy infrastructure properties and encourage the use of certain energy technologies, S7475 [28JN]

———extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (S. 398), S1530 [16FE]

———extend Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate (H.R. 1270), S3087 [17MR]

———extend the excise and income tax credits for the production of biodiesel (S. 1076), S5533 [19MY]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (S. 35), S226 [24JA]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (S. 1229), S6417 [13JN]

———provide a credit for the purchase of diesel advanced lean-burn vehicles meeting certain requirements, S7269, S7270 [23JN]

———provide a small agri-biodiesel producer credit and improve the small ethanol producer credit (S. 610), S2523 [11MR]

———provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the U.S., S9357 [29JY]

———provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the U.S. (S. 1039), S5224 [16MY]

———provide tax incentives for the investment in greenhouse gas intensity reduction projects (S. 387), S1427-S1430 [15FE]

———reinstate the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund tax and maintain a certain minimum balance in such trust fund (S. 1222), S6332 [9JN], S6398 [13JN]

Tongass National Forest: prohibit funding for construction and maintenance of roads used for logging, S7404, S7409-S7411 [27JN], S7501-S7509 [28JN], S7563-S7568 [29JN]

Transportation: importance of planning and environmental mitigation in transportation projects, S5188, S5189 [13MY]

Treaties and agreements: decision not to ratify Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions, S18-S21 [4JA], S1498 [16FE]

———make permanent the authorization for watershed restoration and enhancement agreements (S. 2003), S12770 [14NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: recognize achievements and contributions of Waterfowl Population Survey Program (S. Res. 255), S12065 [31OC]

University of Colorado: tribute to solar decathlon team, S11474 [18OC]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants from the water resources research and technology institutes (S. 1017), S5105 [12MY], S10481 [27SE]

Waterways: provide incentives to landowners to protect and improve streams and riparian habitat (S. 218), S670 [31JA]

Wildlife: protect captive wildlife and make technical corrections to certain laws (S. 1415), S9890, S9891 [9SE]

Wildlife Restoration Act: extend the date after which surplus funds in the wildlife restoration fund become available for apportionment (S. 1340), S9890 [9SE]

World Wetlands Day: observance, S874 [2FE]

Reports

Arctic Temperature Change—Over the Past 100 Years, S1270 [10FE]

Ending the Energy Stalemate—Reducing Risks From Climate Change: National Commission on Energy Policy, S1452 [16FE]

EPA Needs To Consistently Implement the Intent of the Executive Order on Environmental Justice: EPA Inspector General, H3663 [19MY]

Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity Hurricane Protection Project: GAO, H8576 [29SE]

NAFTA at Ten—Journey to Mexico: Congressional Delegation (108th Congress), H2790 [3MY]

Over a Barrel—Why Aren't Oil Companies Using Ethanol To Lower Gasoline Prices? Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America, S6604-S6606 [15JN]

Peaking of World Oil Production—Impacts, Mitigation, and Risk Management: Robert L. Hirsch, Science Applications International Corp., H10481-H10496 [16NO]

Potential Climate Changes Impact, S14025 [19DE]

Reports filed

Alaska Water Resources Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1338) (S. Rept. 109-170), S12006 [27OC]

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 204) (S. Rept. 109-5), S1513 [16FE]

Ballast Water Management Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 363) (S. Rept. 109-181), S12948 [16NO]

Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1873), S11768 [24OC]

Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 280) (H. Rept. 109-138), H4654 [16JN]

Bureau of Reclamation Deschutes River Conservancy Participation Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 166) (S. Rept. 109-164), S12005 [27OC]

Coastal Zone Management Act Amendments: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 360) (S. Rept. 109-137), S10119 [15SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3824, Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 470) (H. Rept. 109-240), H8512 [28SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3893, Gasoline for America's Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 481) (H. Rept. 109-245), H8732 [6OC]

Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1390) (S. Rept. 109-182), S13160 [17NO]

Dept. of the Interior Assistance for the Dana Point Desalination Project Located at Dana Point, CA: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3929) (H. Rept. 109-335), H11332 [12DE]

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1265) (S. Rept. 109-133), S9727 [7SE]

Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 610) (H. Rept. 109-216), H7645 [2SE]

Enhanced Energy Infrastructure and Technology Tax Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1541) (H. Rept. 109-45), H2106 [18AP]

Extend the Date After Which Surplus Funds in the Wildlife Restoration Fund Become Available for Apportionment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1340) (S. Rept. 109-125), S9599 [1SE]

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 852), S6740 [16JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 852) (S. Rept. 109-97), S7818 [30JN]

Federal Lands Restoration, Enhancement, Public Education, and Information Resources Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 599) (H. Rept. 109-129), H4485 [14JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Pilot Program for Alternative Water Source Projects Extension: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1359) (H. Rept. 109-167), H5800 [13JY]

Gasoline for America's Security Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3893) (H. Rept. 109-244), H8732 [6OC]

Green Chemistry Research and Development Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1215) (H. Rept. 109-82), H3330 [16MY]

Highway Reauthorization and Excise Tax Simplification Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1230) (S. Rept. 109-82), S6481 [14JN]

International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2491) (H. Rept. 109-235), H8386 [27SE]

Long Island Sound Appropriations Extension: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3963) (H. Rept. 109-293), H10160 [14NO]

Long Island Sound Stewardship Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 158) (S. Rept. 109-185), S13450 [12DE]

Mammoth Community Water District Removal of Certain Restrictions on the Ability To Use Certain Acquired Property: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 853) (H. Rept. 109-109), H4294 [8JN]

Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 362) (S. Rept. 109-56), S3555 [13AP]

———Committee on Resources (House) (S. 362) (H. Rept. 109-332), H11326 [8DE]

Marine Mammal Understanding and Protection Improvement Research Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2130) (H. Rept. 109-180), H6326 [21JY]

Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 798) (H. Rept. 109-42), H1967 [13AP]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Appropriations: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1428) (S. Rept. 109-127), S9599 [1SE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1428) (H. Rept. 109-112), H4295 [8JN]

National Ocean Exploration Program Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 39) (S. Rept. 109-57), S3555 [13AP]

Nuclear Fees Reauthorization Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 858) (S. Rept. 109-100), S7909 [1JY]

Ocean and Coastal Observation System Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 361) (S. Rept. 109-60), S3897 [19AP]

Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 260) (S. Rept. 109-86), S7069 [22JN]

Protect Captive Wildlife and Make Technical Corrections to Certain Laws: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1415) (S. Rept. 109-126), S9599 [1SE]

Public Lands Corps Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1238) (S. Rept. 109-152), S11558 [19OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2875) (H. Rept. 109-273), H9961 [7NO]

Reliable Fuels Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 606) (S. Rept. 109-74), S6020 [26MY]

Request Documents From the President on the Anticipated Effects of Climate Change on Coastal Regions of the U.S.: Committee on Science (House) (H. Res. 515) (H. Rept. 109-296), H10225 [15NO]

Rural and Native Alaskan Villages Sanitation Improvement: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1409) (S. Rept. 109-159), S11768 [24OC]

Salt Cedar and Russian Olive Control Demonstration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 177) (S. Rept. 109-15), S2147 [7MR]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2720) (H. Rept. 109-341), H11502 [13DE]

Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3824) (H. Rept. 109-237), H8386 [27SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Waterfowl Population Survey Program Achievements and Contributions Recognition: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. Res. 255), S11917 [26OC]

Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basin Endangered Fish Recovery Implementation Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1578) (S. Rept. 109-196), S13450 [12DE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3153) (H. Rept. 109-340), H11502 [13DE]

Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 301) (S. Rept. 109-22), S2244 [8MR]

Water for the Poor Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1973) (H. Rept. 109-260), H9425 [28OC]

Water Resources Research and Technology Institutes Grants Reauthorizaton: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1017) (S. Rept. 109-90), S7427 [27JN]

Wild Sky Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 152) (S. Rept. 109-28), S2482 [10MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9429, H9430 [31OC]

Statements

Clear Science Demands Prompt Action on Climate Change: Science Academies of the G8 Nations, S7043 [22JN]

Earth Day Anniversary 2005—A Wake Up Call: Gaylord Nelson, S4102 [21AP], E745 [22AP]

Energy Policy Act Environmental Provisions: Senator Jeffords, S9347-S9350 [29JY]

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act: John Engler, National Association of Manufacturers, S3940 [19AP]

———Senator Specter, S3906-S3908 [19AP]

Summaries

Air Issues—Report to Stakeholders: Cinergy Corp., S1450-S1452 [16FE]

International Climate Change Task Force Recommendations, S752 [1FE]

Meeting the Climate Challenge—Main Recommendations: International Climate Change Task Force, S7900 [1JY]

National Oceans Protection Act (S. 1224), S6338 [9JN]

Omnibus Mercury Emissions Reduction Act (S. 730), S3313 [6AP]

Securing Transportation Energy Efficiency for Tomorrow (STREET) Act (H.R. 722), E193 [9FE]

Western Waters and Farm Lands Protection Act (H.R. 2064), E857 [3MY]

Tables

Forest Service budget allocations, S7565 [29JN]

National Commission on Energy Policy greenhouse gas emissions reduction estimates, S7013 [22JN]

National forests with less monetary return per dollar invested as the Tongass National Forest, S7567 [29JN]

National forests with same monetary return per dollar invested as the Tongass National Forest, S7567 [29JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 89, tribute to Dorothy Stang, H3728 [23MY]

H. Res. 130, recognize contributions of environmental systems and the technicians who install and maintain them and support goals and ideals of National Indoor Comfort Week, H2166 [20AP]

H. Res. 470, consideration of H.R. 3824, Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act, H8517 [29SE]

H. Res. 481, consideration of H.R. 3893, Gasoline for America's Security Act, H8739 [7OC]

H.R. 177, Santa Ana River Water Supply Enhancement Act, H8868 [18OC]

H.R. 280, Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act, H11455 [13DE]

H.R. 798, Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act, H11462 [13DE]

H.R. 853, remove certain restrictions on the ability to use certain acquired property in Mammoth Community Water District, H11442 [13DE]

H.R. 1270, Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate extension, H1526 [16MR]

H.R. 1428, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation appropriations, H5202 [27JN]

H.R. 1973, Water for the Poor Act, H9703-H9705 [7NO]

H.R. 3824, Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act, H8552-H8560 [29SE]

H.R. 3893, Gasoline for America's Security Act, H8750, H8756-H8762 [7OC]

H.R. 3963, Federal Water Pollution Control Act appropriations extension for Long Island Sound, H11122 [7DE]

S. 39, National Ocean Exploration Program Act, S452 [25JA]

S. 56, Rio Grande Natural Area Act, S9045 [26JY]

S. 128, Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act, S9047-S9049 [26JY]

S. 129, allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles, S317-S319 [24JA]

S. 131, Clear Skies Act, S319-S348 [24JA]

S. 150, Clean Power Act, S465-S471 [25JA]

S. 152, Wild Sky Wilderness Act, S9031, S9032 [26JY]

S. 158, Long Island Sound Stewardship Act, S485-S487 [25JA]

S. 166, Bureau of Reclamation participation in the Deschutes River Conservancy reauthorization, S13060 [16NO]

S. 177, Salt Cedar and Russian Olive Control Demonstration Act, S588 [26JA]

S. 204, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act, S651 [31JA]

S. 218, provide incentives to landowners to protect and improve streams and riparian habitat, S671 [31JA]

S. 260, Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act, S7447, S7448 [27JN]

S. 301, Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act, S1054 [7FE], S9027 [26JY]

S. 304, Sportsmanship in Hunting Act, S1055 [7FE]

S. 320, Fort Carson Conservation Act, S1135 [8FE]

S. 346, Canadian Waste Import Ban Act, S1274 [10FE]

S. 360, Coastal Zone Management Act amendments, S1290-S1293 [10FE]

S. 361, Ocean and Coastal Observation System Act, S1294 [10FE], S7937-S7939 [1JY]

S. 362, Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act, S1296-S1298 [10FE], S7926-S7929 [1JY]

S. 363, Ballast Water Management Act, S1299-S1303 [10FE]

S. 373, Renewable Hydrogen Passenger Vehicle Act, S1348 [14FE]

S. 492, Safe Water—Currency for Peace Act, S1932-S1934 [2MR]

S. 508, Great Lakes Environmental Restoration Act, S2012-S2014 [3MR]

S. 510, Electronic Waste Recycling Promotion and Consumer Protection Act, S2018-S2020 [3MR]

S. 553, allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles, S2256 [8MR]

S. 585, Rocky Flats Special Exposure Cohort Act, S2400 [9MR]

S. 610, provide a small agri-biodiesel producer tax credit and improve the small ethanol producer tax credit, S2523 [11MR]

S. 638, Ferry Transportation Enhancement Act, S2851 [16MR]

S. 650, Fuels Security Act, S2999-S3003 [17MR]

S. 665, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Act, S3033-S3036 [17MR]

S. 715, Wind Power Tax Incentives Act, S3282 [6AP]

S. 721, Louisiana Coastal Area ecosystem restoration program authorization, S3288 [6AP]

S. 745, International Clean Energy Deployment and Global Energy Markets Investment Act, S3417-S3420 [11AP]

S. 746, Dept. of the Interior participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project, S3421 [11AP]

S. 793, Clean Cruise Ship Act, S3658-S3664 [14AP]

S. 830, insert a new definition relating to oil and gas exploration and production under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S3899 [19AP]

S. 852, Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act, S3908-S3939 [19AP]

S. 858, Nuclear Fees Reauthorization Act, S4028-S4031 [20AP]

S. 878, Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act, S4128 [21AP]

S. 879, Arctic Research and Policy Act improvement, S4128 [21AP]

S. 890, Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act, S4153-S4155 [22AP]

S. 912, Clean Water Authority Restoration Act, S4400 [27AP]

S. 918, E-85 Fuel Utilization and Infrastructure Development Incentives Act, S4406 [27AP]

S. 943, Crane Conservation Act, S4560-S4562 [28AP]

S. 964, Americans Outdoors Act, S4574-S4579 [28AP]

S. 1017, water resources research and technology institutes grants reauthorization, S5106 [12MY], S10481 [27SE]

S. 1034, Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act, S5194 [13MY]

S. 1080, Hydraulic Fracturing Safety Act, S5537 [19MY]

S. 1198, International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act, S6232-S6234 [8JN]

S. 1202, Rural Colorado Water Infrastructure Act, S6234 [8JN]

S. 1205, Ratepayers Protection Act, S6238 [8JN]

S. 1208, Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act, S6301 [9JN]

S. 1229, Renewable Energy Incentives Act, S6417-S6419 [13JN]

S. 1238, Public Land Corps Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H12216 [18DE]

S. 1238, Public Lands Corps Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S6487 [14JN], S13055 [16NO]

S. 1265, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, S6762 [16JN]

S. 1316, Red Tide Emergency Relief Act, S7447 [27JN]

S. 1338, Alaska Water Resources Act, S13061 [16NO]

S. 1340, extend the date after which surplus funds in the wildlife restoration fund become available for apportionment, S9890 [9SE]

S. 1340, extend the date after which surplus funds in the wildlife restoration fund become available for apportionment under the Wildlife Restoration Act, H8119 [20SE]

S. 1390, Coral Reef Conservation Act reauthorization, S8234 [13JY], S13684, S13685 [15DE]

S. 1409, improve water sanitation in Alaskan rural and native villages, S8326 [14JY]

S. 1415, protect captive wildlife and make technical corrections to certain laws, S9890, S9891 [9SE]

S. 1465, Ocean and Coastal Literacy in Urban and Other Environments, S8747-S8751 [22JY]

S. 1490, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Environmental Accountability Act, S8953 [26JY]

S. 1491, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Nutrient Removal Assistance Act, S8954 [26JY]

S. 1492, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education Pilot Program Act, S8955 [26JY]

S. 1493, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Forestry Program Act, S8956 [26JY]

S. 1494, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Monitoring, Education, Training, and Restoration Act, S8957 [26JY]

S. 1540, Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program Act, S9300-S9302 [28JY]

S. 1541, Public Land Protection and Conservation Act, S9303-S9305 [28JY]

S. 1578, Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basin endangered fish recovery implementation programs reauthorization, S13936 [16DE]

S. 1635, Bottom Trawl and Deep Sea Coral Habitat Act, S9835-S9838 [8SE]

S. 1648, Automobile Fuel Efficiency Improvements Act, S9877-S9879 [9SE]

S. 1848, Cleanup of Inactive and Abandoned Mines Act, S11233-S11235 [6OC]

S. 1850, Rapid Efficiency Credit Act, S11235 [6OC]

S. 1859, Affordable and Reliable Gas Act, S11314 [7OC]

S. 1873, Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act, S11424-S11433 [17OC]

S. 1897, Act To Save America's Forests, S11569-S11579 [19OC]

S. 2003, Watershed Restoration and Enhancement Agreements Act, S12770 [14NO]

S. 2011, Tire-Derived Fuel Safety Act, S12849 [15NO]

S. 2106, Santa Ana River Water Supply Enhancement Act, S13662 [15DE]

S. 2132, make residents of Idaho and Montana who were exposed to Nevada nuclear bomb testing fallout eligible to receive compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, S13798 [16DE]

S. Con. Res. 37, tribute to Dorothy Stang, S5807 [23MY]

S. Res. 43, National Asbestos Awareness Day, S1138 [8FE], S3086 [17MR]

S. Res. 64, prepare comprehensive strategy for international negotiations to reduce global mercury use to levels sufficient to protect public health and the environment, S1683 [17FE]

S. Res. 145, National Safety Month, S5448 [18MY]

S. Res. 160, National Safety Month, S6110, S6112 [6JN]

S. Res. 181, Forest Service anniversary, S7319, S7329 [23JN]

S. Res. 183, commemorate Migratory Bird Commission anniversary and support Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp program, S7538, S7540 [28JN]

S. Res. 254, dedication of Gaylord Nelson Wilderness at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, S10601 [28SE]

S. Res. 255, recognize achievements and contributions of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Waterfowl Population Survey Program, S10602 [28SE]

S. Res. 255, recognize achievements and contributions of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Waterfowl Population Survey Program, S12065 [31OC]

S. Res. 261, require Federal, State, and local agencies to comply with public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations, S10760 [29SE]

S. Res. 265, Crop Science Society of America anniversary, S11142 [5OC]

S. Res. 297, Gaylord Nelson Wilderness at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore dedication, S12253, S12281 [2NO]

S. Res. 301, National Audubon Society, Inc., anniversary, S12534 [8NO]

S. Res. 312, address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments, S12851 [15NO]

S.J. Res. 5, encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases, S1558 [16FE]

Transcripts

Energy Policy Act Conference Committee Meeting Excerpts Relative to Protection From Liability of Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Producers for Groundwater Contamination: Representatives Stupak and Barton, S9259 [28JY]