NATURAL RESOURCES

Amendments

California: expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program (H.R. 2442), consideration (H. Res. 830), H11417 [15OC]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), H3354, H3359, H3361, H3365, H3366, H3367, H3368, H3369, H3370, H3372, H3374 [12MR]

Water Research and Development Initiative: implement (H.R. 1145), H4698, H4699, H4703, H4704, H4705, H4706, H4707, H4709, H4710, H4711, H4717 [23AP]

Articles and editorials

Chu—All New Cars Should Have Flex-Fuel Capacity, H7624 [26JN]

What's in One Word?, S6024 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: acknowledge significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance (see H. Con. Res. 128), H5712 [18MY]

Alton, IL: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project (see H.R. 2938), H7021 [18JN]

Arizona: withdraw certain Federal lands and interests in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties from mining and mineral leasing laws (see H.R. 2944), H7022 [18JN]

Bureau of Reclamation: assess irrigation infrastructure of the Rio Grande Pueblos in New Mexico and provide grants and enter into agreements to repair or reconstruct such infrastructure (see H.R. 924), H1079 [9FE]

———continue participation in construction of the North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project (see H.R. 1219), H2873 [26FE]

———enter into a cooperative agreement with the Madera Irrigation District for purposes of supporting the Madera Water Supply and Enhancement Project (see H.R. 437), H161 [9JA]

———participate in the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project (see H.R. 3364), H8959 [28JY]

California: expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program (see H.R. 2442), H5665 [14MY]

———expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program (H.R. 2442), consideration (see H. Res. 830), H11383 [14OC]

———modify environmental structure project for Big Bear Lake (see H.R. 1854), H4396 [1AP]

Coal: require inclusion of coal-derived fuel at certain volumes in aviation fuel, motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel (see H.R. 1847), H4396 [1AP]

Coastal zones: develop coastal and ocean observation system, improve warnings of natural hazards, enhance homeland security, support maritime operations, and improve coastal and marine resource management (see S. 171), S211 [8JA]

Colorado: provide environmental assistance to communities for water supply and treatment projects (see H.R. 1000), H1247 [11FE]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and study the impact of dams on endangered salmon and steelhead (see H.R. 3503), H9278 [31JY]

Corps of Engineers: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program (see H.R. 4187), H13466 [2DE]

———provide assistance for water resource protection and development in Pennsylvania (see H.R. 4245), H13628 (see H.R. 4245), H14371 [8DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program to provide covered institutions loans for conversion to use of biomass for energy generation (see H.R. 2170), H4998 [29AP]

———provide assistance to Haiti to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (see H.R. 4206), H13519 [3DE]

Dept. of Commerce: make grants to coastal States for surveys of coastal and Federal waters to identify areas suitable for exploration, development, and production of renewable energy (see H.R. 1690), H3834 [24MR]

Dept. of Energy: create a refined petroleum product component within the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and transfer emergency drawdown authority over Reserve to the Sec. of Energy (see S. 967), S5065 [4MY]

———establish National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund (see H.R. 1573), H3526 [17MR]

———repeal the ultra-deepwater and unconventional onshore natural gas and other petroleum research and development program (see S. 499), S2558 [26FE]

Dept. of the Interior: approve the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement (see S. 965), S5065 [4MY] (see H.R. 3254), H8355 [17JY]

———assess irrigation infrastructure of the Pine River Indian Irrigation Project in Colorado (see S. 1264), S6580 [15JN] (see H.R. 3061), H7445 [25JN]

———authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (see S. 503), S2592 [27FE]

———authorize participation in additional phases of the project to reclaim and reuse water within the service area of the Orange County Water District (see H.R. 383), H159 [9JA]

———conduct a study of water resources in California (see H.R. 2316), H5398 [7MY]

———conduct a study of water resources in New Mexico (see H.R. 923), H1079 [9FE]

———conduct a study of water resources in the Rialto-Colton Basin in California (see H.R. 4252), H14445 [9DE]

———develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 1520), H3437 [16MR]

———enter into agreement with National Academy of Sciences to conduct comprehensive study of sustainable water and environmental management in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, CA (see H.R. 2977), H7084 [19JN]

———establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 49), H29 [6JA]

———establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (see H.R. 3534), H9341 [8SE]

———notify surface estate owners in cases in which the leasing of Federal minerals underlying the land are to be used for oil and gas development (see S. 719), S3897 [26MR]

Dept. of Transportation: conduct a program to demonstrate the use of asphalt produced with an asphalt binder made from biomass in highway construction projects (see H.R. 1167), H2833 [25FE]

Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 183), S212 [8JA] (see H.R. 170), H34 [6JA]

Ecology and environment: establish an integrated Federal program to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources in response to the threats of climate change and ocean acidification (see S. 1933), S10776 [27OC] (see H.R. 2192), H5060 [30AP]

———protect oceans and Great Lakes (see S. 858), S4573 [22AP]

———protect water resources and reduce forest and rangeland fuel loads by developing biochar technology through removal and conversion of certain invasive plant species (see S. 1713), S9840 [24SE] (see H.R. 3748), H11110 [7OC]

EPA: assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (see S. 854), S4573 [22AP]

———establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see H.R. 4202), H13519 [3DE]

———establish water system adaptation partnerships (see H.R. 2969), H7084 [19JN]

———increase research, development, education, and technology transfer activities related to water use efficiency and conservation technologies and practices (see H.R. 631), H484 [22JA]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over waters (see S. 787), S4310 [2AP]

———reserve funding for American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 1889), H4519 [2AP]

Fish and fishing: conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (see S. 1214), S6364 [9JN] (see H.R. 2565), H6009 [21MY]

Great Lakes: establish a collaborative protection program (see S. 237), S388 [14JA] (see H.R. 500), H323 [14JA]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: prohibition on sale, diversion, or export of water from States in the Great Lakes Basin (see H. Res. 551), H6903 [16JN]

Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (see S. 2724), S11048 [3NO] (see H.R. 4001), H12287 [3NO]

Madagascar: condemn illegal extraction of natural resources (see H. Res. 839), H11458 [15OC]

Mining and mineral resources: facilitate remediation of abandoned hardrock mines (see S. 1777), S10362 [13OC]

———modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands (see S. 140), S43 [6JA] (see S. 796), S4310 [2AP] (see H.R. 699), H601 [27JA]

———repeal reduction of mineral leasing revenues paid to certain Western States (see H.R. 1115), H2601 [23FE]

Motor vehicles: encourage increased production of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas vehicles and provide tax incentives for infrastructure for such vehicles (see S. 1350), S7069 [25JN]

National Park Service: authorize a grant program to acquire land in the National Capital region for conservation, environmental, and recreational purposes (see S. 1525), S8196 [28JY] (see H.R. 2986), H7085 [19JN]

NOAA: conduct a technological capability assessment, survey, and economic feasibility study regarding recovery of minerals from shallow and deep seabed (see H.R. 2834), H6617 [11JN]

———establish a coordinated and comprehensive Federal ocean and coastal mapping program (see S. 174), S211 [8JA]

Outer Continental Shelf: enhance domestic energy security by increasing production from fossil-based resources in an economically and environmentally responsible manner (see S. 1517), S8094 [24JY]

———permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 1906), H4520 [2AP]

———provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 2120), H4839 [27AP]

Petroleum: expedite construction of new refinery capacity on closed military installations (see H.R. 896), H1043 [4FE]

———reduce price of gasoline through offshore drilling, increased construction and investment in refineries, Federal fuel tax suspension, and free trade promotion (see H.R. 2631), H6012 [21MY]

———set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (see H.R. 2540), H6008 [21MY]

Power resources: authorize noncompetitive leasing of certain areas adjoining other lands for which a qualified company or individual holds a preexisting right to develop geothermal resources (see H.R. 3709), H10456 [1OC]

———enable State and local promotion of natural gas, flexible fuel, and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (see H.R. 2395), H5581 [13MY]

———enhance energy security by diversifying energy sources for onroad transportation, increasing supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure (see S. 774), S4172 [1AP]

———establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see S. 570), S3025 [11MR] (see H.R. 1431), H3337 [11MR]

———expedite increased supply and availability of energy to our Nation (see H.R. 3005), H7145 [23JN]

———increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil (see H. Res. 11), H37 [6JA]

———open certain Federal lands to leasing for exploration, development, and production of oil shale resources (see H.R. 1810), H4249 [31MR]

———permit U.S. companies to participate in exploration and extraction of hydrocarbon resources from a foreign maritime exclusive economic zone contiguous to U.S. exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 1918), H4520 [2AP]

———prohibit issuance of oil or natural gas leases in any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary or in Georges Bank fishing area (see S. 851), S4573 [22AP] (see H.R. 790), H875 [2FE]

———promote as a renewable energy source the use of biomass removed from forest lands in connection with hazardous fuel reduction projects on certain Federal land (see H.R. 1111), H2601 [23FE]

———promote biogas production (see S. 306), S787 [22JA] (see H.R. 1158), H2631 [24FE]

———promote use of certain materials harvested from public lands in the production of renewable fuel (see H.R. 1190), H2834 [25FE]

———provide for an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on water resources (see S. 531), S2827 [5MR]

———provide for domestic energy production and jobs and pursue alternatives in renewable energy (see H.R. 2250), H5168 [5MY]

———require national energy policy to expand use of renewable and alternative sources, increase refining capacity, promote conservation and efficiency, and expand research and development (see H. Res. 29), H71 [7JA]

———require the President to designate certain geographical areas as national renewable energy zones (see S. 539), S2828 [5MR]

———suspend restrictions on exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or oil shale, and facilitate construction of new oil refineries (see H.R. 1813), H4249 [31MR]

Public lands: expand authorities to provide service-learning activities, establish an Indian Youth Service Corps grant program, restore natural and scenic resources, and train managers and enthusiasts (see S. 1442), S7359 [10JY]

Renewable energy: include algae-based biofuel in the renewable fuel program and include such fuels in the cellulosic biofuel producer tax credit (see H.R. 3460), H9276 [31JY]

———promote development and use of marine renewable energy technologies (see S. 923), S4891 [29AP] (see H.R. 2148), H4914 [28AP]

Riverside County, CA: authorize water rights settlement with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians (see H.R. 4285), H14826 [11DE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: increase percentage of State revolving loan funds reserved for American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 1890), H4519 [2AP]

San Joaquin River: implement restoration settlement (see S. 161), S43 [6JA] (see H.R. 372), H159 [9JA]

Smart Irrigation Month: support goals (see S. Con. Res. 28), S6650 [16JN] (see H. Con. Res. 118), H5169 [5MY]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: provide for sale of light grade petroleum and for its replacement with heavy grade petroleum (see H.R. 2908), H6971 [17JN]

Taxation: allow a credit for clean renewable water supply bonds (see S. 1371), S7070 [25JN] (see H.R. 4132), H13352 [19NO]

———allow a credit for the construction of pond establishments for the purposes of non-commercial recreational fishing and conservation of water-based wildlife habitats (see H.R. 3622), H9806 [22SE]

———clarify capital gain or loss treatment of the sale or exchange of mitigation credits earned by restoring wetlands (see S. 2876), S13032 [11DE] (see H.R. 3609), H9738 [21SE]

———clarify tax credit eligibility for electricity produced from certain renewable resources in certain U.S. possessions and other areas (see H.R. 2884), H6902 [16JN]

———expand credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources and investment energy credit to include ocean thermal energy conversion projects (see H.R. 2885), H6902 [16JN]

———expand credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use (see H.R. 622), H442 [21JA]

———expand credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use and modify credit period for producing electricity from open-loop biomass (see S. 870), S4574 [22AP]

———expand definition of cellulosic biofuel to include algae-based biofuel for purposes of the cellulosic biofuel producer credit and special allowance for plant property (see S. 1250), S6542 [11JN] (see H.R. 4168), H13385 [1DE]

———extend alternative fuels credit for liquefied petroleum gas (see H.R. 4246), H13628 (see H.R. 4246), H14371 [8DE]

———extend credit for electricity produced from biomass, provide credit rate parity under such credit, and exclude certain unprocessed fuels from the cellulosic biofuel producer credit (see H.R. 4374), H15500 [16DE]

———extend credit period for certain open-loop biomass facilities (see H.R. 2528), H5891 [20MY]

———modify the term ``5-year property'' to include certain marine renewable energy projects (see S. 922), S4891 [29AP]

———provide a credit for property labeled under the EPA WaterSense program (see S. 1321), S6938 [23JN]

———provide for a second generation biofuel producer credit (see H.R. 3985), H12197 [2NO]

———provide tax incentives for making homes more water-efficient, building new water-efficient homes, and public water conservation (see S. 1711), S9840 [24SE] (see H.R. 3746), H11110 [7OC]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see S. 1570), S8765 [4AU]

———retain certain domestic energy tax incentives (see H. Res. 393), H5062 [30AP]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize and rename as the Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (see S. 345), S1057 [29JA]

Twenty-First Century Water Commission: establish (see H.R. 135), H32 [6JA]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 1262), H2923 [3MR]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), consideration (see H. Res. 235), H3337 [11MR]

———enhance ability of drinking water utilities to develop and implement climate change adaptation programs and policies (see S. 1035), S5435 [13MY] (see H.R. 3727), H10519 [6OC]

———improve water and wastewater infrastructure (see S. 1005), S5281 [7MY]

———promote efficiency, conservation, and adaptation (see S. 1712), S9840 [24SE] (see H.R. 3747), H11110 [7OC]

Water Replenishment District of Southern California: anniversary (see H. Res. 758), H9738 [21SE]

Water Research and Development Initiative: implement (see H.R. 1145), H2631 [24FE]

———implement (H.R. 1145), consideration (see H. Res. 352), H4685 [22AP]

Water Resources Development Act: make technical corrections to a provision relating to project deauthorizations (see S. 1014), S5327 [11MY]

Wildlife: prevent introduction and establishment of nonnative invasive wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or human or animal health (see H.R. 669), H525 [26JA]

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 81), S3609 [23MR]

Letters

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act: G. Wade Miller, WateReuse Association, H11426 [15OC]

———Gary W. Darling, Delta Diablo Sanitation District, H11426 [15OC]

———Jeffrey Kightlinger, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, H11426 [15OC]

———John Stufflebean, San Jose Environmental Services, H11426 [15OC]

———Timothy Quinn, Association of California Water Agencies, H11426 [15OC]

Clarify U.S. jurisdiction over waters: Senator Feingold, S4319 [2AP]

National Water Research and Development Initiative Act: Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), E975 [27AP]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E974 [27AP]

Protect undeveloped areas of the Wyoming Range within the Bridger-Teton National Forest from future oil and gas leasing: Mark D. Myers, U.S. Geological Survey, S254 [9JA]

Protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3280 [11MR]

———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H3280 [11MR]

San Joaquin River restoration settlement: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California, S3336 [18MR]

———Brian A. Benczkowski, Dept. of Justice, S3336 [18MR]

———Donald R. Glaser, Dept. of the Interior, S378 [14JA], H3282 [11MR]

———Jason Phillips, Dept. of the Interior, S378 [14JA]

———Jeffrey R. Single, California Dept. of Fish and Game, S378 [14JA]

Water Quality Investment Act: Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H3346 [12MR]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3346 [12MR]

———Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3346 [12MR]

Water Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act: Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H1189 [11FE]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1189 [11FE]

Lists

Actions and projects to address California's water supply crisis, H11427 [15OC]

Motions

California: expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program (H.R. 2442), H11428 [15OC]

Water Research and Development Initiative: implement (H.R. 1145), H4715 [23AP]

Proposals

Amend H. Res. 669, consideration of H.R. 3288, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations, to include Representative Hensarling's amendment on oil sands and oil shale development, H8591 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Alton, IL: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project (H.R. 2938), H8449-H8451 [21JY]

Archeology: provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, H3280, H3281 [11MR], H3975 [25MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: continue participation in construction of the North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project (H.R. 1219), H4537, H4538 [21AP]

California: Dept. of the Interior and National Academy of Sciences study on impact of changes in Sierra Nevada snow pack on water resources relative to the San Joaquin Valley water supply, H4705 [23AP]

———expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program (H.R. 2442), H10004-H10006 [29SE], H11143 [8OC], H11419-H11430 [15OC]

———expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program (H.R. 2442), consideration (H. Res. 830), H11411-H11419 [15OC]

———modify environmental structure project for Big Bear Lake (H.R. 1854), H13581, H13582 [8DE]

———modify environmental structure project for Big Bear Lake (H.R. 1854), earmark declaration, E2896 [7DE]

———prohibit restriction of Central Valley Project pumping operations, H8430 [21JY]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and study the impact of dams on endangered salmon and steelhead (H.R. 3503), E2159 [31JY]

Corps of Engineers: Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration program funding, H8135 [15JY]

———modify terms of lease agreement for Longview Lake and Blue Springs Lake located in Jackson County, MO, H3354 [12MR]

———modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program (H.R. 4187), E2872 [2DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Operation Account funding, H7811 [8JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing (H.R. 3534), H9555 [16SE]

———impact of job loss due to cuts in energy development and production projects, leases, and royalties funding, H8429 [21JY]

Dept. of Transportation: conduct a program to demonstrate the use of asphalt produced with an asphalt binder made from biomass in highway construction projects (H.R. 1167), E410 [25FE]

Ecology and environment: establish an integrated Federal program to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources in response to the threats of climate change and ocean acidification, H7669 [26JN]

———establish an integrated Federal program to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources in response to the threats of climate change and ocean acidification (H.R. 2192), E1025, E1029 [30AP]

EPA: establish pilot program exploring use of energy audits of water-related infrastructure to identify energy and water saving opportunities, H4697, H4700 [23AP]

———impact of proposed listing of carbon dioxide as a pollutant subject to regulation under the Clean Air Act on ocean acidification, H10412 [1OC]

———increase research, development, education, and technology transfer activities related to water use efficiency and conservation technologies and practices (H.R. 631), H1188-H1191 [11FE], E251, E263 [12FE]

———study wastewater treatment facilities that discharge into the Rio Grande River and develop recommendations for improving monitoring, information sharing, and cooperation with Mexico, H3353 [12MR]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reserve funding for American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (H.R. 1889), E887 [2AP]

GAO: develop plan to assist colonias relative to wastewater disposal, H3353 [12MR]

Great Lakes: establish a collaborative protection program, H3348 [12MR]

Great Lakes Legacy Act: funding, H3348, H3349 [12MR], E674 [16MR]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Seaway System: anniversary, H7922 [9JY], E1690 [9JY]

Madagascar: condemn illegal extraction of natural resources (H. Res. 839), H11464 [20OC], H12249-H12252 [3NO], E2558 [15OC]

Mining and mineral resources: modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands (H.R. 699), E148 [27JA]

National Park Service: authorize a grant program to acquire land in the National Capital region for conservation, environmental, and recreational purposes (H.R. 2986), E1508 [19JN]

New Mexico: address water availability and allocation, H497 [26JA]

OMB: study proposed Water Quality Investment Act programs using the Program Assessment Rating Tool, H3369 [12MR]

Outer Continental Shelf: permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California, H7133 [23JN]

Petroleum: reduce price of gasoline through offshore drilling, increased construction and investment in refineries, Federal fuel tax suspension, and free trade promotion (H.R. 2631), E1247 [21MY]

Power resources: authorize noncompetitive leasing of certain areas adjoining other lands for which a qualified company or individual holds a preexisting right to develop geothermal resources (H.R. 3709), E2434 [1OC]

———enable State and local promotion of natural gas, flexible fuel, and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets, H7624 [26JN]

———establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (H.R. 1431), H4491-H4498 [2AP]

———prohibit issuance of oil or natural gas leases in any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary or in Georges Bank fishing area (H.R. 790), E172 [2FE]

———promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, and increase energy independence, H4768 [27AP], H4920 [29AP], H5720 [19MY]

———promote as a renewable energy source the use of biomass removed from forest lands in connection with hazardous fuel reduction projects on certain Federal land (H.R. 1111), H3758 [24MR]

———promote oil shale use, H7026 [19JN]

———promote use of manure in the production of renewable fuel, H9195 [30JY]

———proposed elimination of tax incentives for exploration, development, or production of oil and natural gas, H2933 [4MR], H3057 [6MR], H3111 [10MR]

———provide for domestic energy production and jobs and pursue alternatives in renewable energy (H.R. 2250), E1064 [5MY]

Radioactive substances: storage of nuclear waste near fresh water sources, H3147 [11MR]

Renewable energy: promote development and use of marine renewable energy technologies, H8119 [15JY]

———promote development and use of marine renewable energy technologies (H.R. 2148), E1003 [28AP]

Safe Drinking Water Act: increase percentage of State revolving loan funds reserved for American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (H.R. 1890), E887 [2AP]

San Joaquin River: implement restoration settlement, H3281-H3283 [11MR], H3982 [25MR], H5716 [19MY], H7854 [9JY]

SBA: establish research program to improve efficiency of water delivery systems and usage patterns, H7772 [8JY]

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness: establish, H3283 [11MR]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: provide for sale of light grade petroleum and for its replacement with heavy grade petroleum (H.R. 2908), E1464 [17JN]

Taxation: allow a credit for clean renewable water supply bonds (H.R. 4132), E2829 [19NO]

———extend alternative fuels credit for natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas, H14405 [9DE]

———provide tax incentives for clean coal technology, H5558 [13MY]

———renew credit for renewable energy production, H1575 [13FE]

Temple, TX: anniversary of Blackland Research and Extension Center, E1462 [17JN]

Water: allow wastewater utilities to use Clean Water State Revolving Funds to implement renewable energy production, H3351 [12MR]

———assess impact of natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes on water resources, H4703 [23AP]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), H3345-H3376 [12MR], H8028 [14JY], E671, E674 [16MR], E710 [18MR]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1262), consideration (H. Res. 235), H3341-H3345 [12MR]

———conduct a study examining the long-term ecomomic effects of water diversions on the San Joaquin Valley area of California, H4715, H4716 [23AP]

———develop technologies and practices that treat eutrophic bodies of water, including estuaries, H4702 [23AP]

———impact of requiring State water pollution control funded projects to comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage rate requirements, H3346, H3349, H3350-H3353, H3362-H3365 [12MR]

———improve water and wastewater infrastructure, H7394 [25JN]

———improve water prediction models and their applications, including analysis of variations and natural supply, watershed hydrology, human and ecological demand, and infrastructure, H4702 [23AP]

———municipality-wide stormwater management planning and response strategies funding, H3368 [12MR]

———prohibit earmarking of funds relative to State water pollution control revolving funds, H3367, H3368 [12MR]

———require States to use water pollution control revolving funds capital grants to provide assistance to certain smaller muncipalities, H3365 [12MR]

———require water treatment works be certified by a system operator that both water and energy conservation are components of the fiscal sustainability plan, H3369, H3370 [12MR]

———study regional impacts of the changing climate on water availability, H4703 [23AP]

Water Research and Development Initiative: analyze amount, proximity, and type of water required for production of alternative and renewable energy resources, H4707 [23AP]

———assess long-term ice cover and water level outlook for major U.S. water bodies, including the Great Lakes, potential impact on infrastructure, and resource management options, H4697, H4706, H4707 [23AP]

———assess role of Federal water research funding in the development of the next generation of scientists and engineers, H4711, H4712 [23AP]

———enhance ability of public-private water research and technology development collaborations to participate, H4701 [23AP]

———identify duplicative Federal, State, and local water-related innovation activities and recommend ways to avoid such duplication, H4710 [23AP]

———implement (H.R. 1145), H4589 [22AP], H4695-H4718, H4719 [23AP], E330 [24FE], E974 [27AP]

———implement (H.R. 1145), consideration (H. Res. 352), H4693-H4695 [23AP]

———implement (H.R. 1145), motion to recommit, H4715, H4716 [23AP]

———include improvement of understanding of competing water supply uses and how different uses interact with and impact each other, H4706 [23AP]

———require GAO study on possible duplication of programs and Presidential determination and justification whether duplicate programs are needed, H4708 [23AP]

Wildlife: prevent introduction and establishment of nonnative invasive wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or human or animal health (H.R. 669), E142 [26JA]

Remarks in Senate

Alton, IL: extend deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project (H.R. 2938), S8889 [5AU]

Archeology: provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, S425 [15JA]

Bridger-Teton National Forest: protect undeveloped areas of the Wyoming Range from future oil and gas leasing, S253 [9JA]

Coal: FutureGen project funding, S3017 [11MR]

Coastal zones: develop coastal and ocean observation system, improve warnings of natural hazards, enhance homeland security, support maritime operations, and improve coastal and marine resource management (S. 171), S215 [8JA]

Dept. of Energy: create a refined petroleum product component within the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and transfer emergency drawdown authority over Reserve to the Sec. of Energy (S. 967), S5080 [4MY]

———repeal the ultra-deepwater and unconventional onshore natural gas and other petroleum research and development program (S. 499), S2570 [26FE]

Dept. of State: deny U.S. admission to any foreign government official and immediate family members if credible evidence exists of corruption relative to extraction of natural resources, S12067 [1DE]

Dept. of the Interior: approve the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement (S. 965), S5071-S5075 [4MY]

———assess irrigation infrastructure of the Pine River Indian Irrigation Project in Colorado (S. 1264), S6607 [15JN]

———authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (S. 503), S2592 [27FE]

Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area: establish, S378 [14JA]

Ecology and environment: establish an integrated Federal program to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources in response to the threats of climate change and ocean acidification (S. 1933), S10780 [27OC]

———protect water resources and reduce forest and rangeland fuel loads by developing biochar technology through removal and conversion of certain invasive plant species (S. 1713), S9843 [24SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over waters (S. 787), S4317-S4319 [2AP], S6024 [3JN], S9926 [29SE]

Fish and fishing: conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (S. 1214), S6380 [9JN], S9926 [29SE]

———rebuilding of fish stocks, fisheries, and fish harvesting funding, S1675 [5FE]

Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (S. 2724), S11052-S11060 [3NO]

Mining and mineral resources: facilitate remediation of abandoned hardrock mines (S. 1777), S10367 [13OC]

———modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands (S. 140), S119 [6JA]

———modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands (S. 796), S4331-S4333 [2AP]

Motor vehicles: encourage increased production of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas vehicles and provide tax incentives for infrastructure for such vehicles (S. 1350), S7074 [25JN]

Natural gas: role in a clean energy economy, S9076 [7AU]

Nature Conservancy (organization): scientific findings and suggestions on renewable energy from paper entitled ``Energy Sprawl or Energy Efficiency—Climate Policy Impacts on Natural Habitat for the United States of America'', S10085-S10087 [5OC]

Power resources: development of renewable energy sources on public lands, S9545-S9547 [17SE]

———enhance energy security by diversifying energy sources for onroad transportation, increasing supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure (S. 774), S5009-S5011 [1MY]

———enhance energy security of the U.S. by promoting biofuels, S8621 [31JY]

———establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (S. 570), S3034 [11MR], S3036, S3069 [12MR], S6138-S6140 [4JN]

———prohibit restrictions on development of renewable energy sources on public lands, S3152-S3154 [17MR], S3348, S3349 [18MR], S9720 [23SE]

———provide for an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on water resources (S. 531), S2830 [5MR]

———require the President to designate certain geographical areas as national renewable energy zones (S. 539), S2838 [5MR], S5321 [11MY]

Renewable energy: promote development and use of marine renewable energy technologies (S. 923), S4892 [29AP]

San Joaquin River: implement restoration settlement, S376 [14JA], S3335, S3340 [18MR], S3389 [19MR]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: prohibit funding for acquisition of petroleum from persons engaged in certain activities relative to Iran's energy sector, S5674 [20MY]

Taxation: allow a credit for clean renewable water supply bonds (S. 1371), S7087 [25JN]

———expand definition of cellulosic biofuel to include algae-based biofuel for purposes of the cellulosic biofuel producer credit and special allowance for plant property (S. 1250), S6556-S6558 [11JN]

———modify the term ``5-year property'' to include certain marine renewable energy projects (S. 922), S4892 [29AP]

———provide a credit for property labeled under the EPA WaterSense program (S. 1321), S6941 [23JN]

———provide tax incentives for making homes more water-efficient, building new water-efficient homes, and public water conservation (S. 1711), S9843 [24SE]

———renew credit for renewable energy production, S1241 [2FE], S1671 [5FE]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (S. 1570), S8767 [4AU]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize and rename as the Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (S. 345), S1061 [29JA]

Water: improve water and wastewater infrastructure (S. 1005), S9630 [22SE]

———promote efficiency, conservation, and adaptation (S. 1712), S9843 [24SE]

World Water Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 81), S3617 [23MR]

Reports filed

Alton, IL, Hydroelectric Project Construction Commencement Deadline Extension: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2938) (S. Rept. 111-68), S8759 [4AU]

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2442) (H. Rept. 111-268), H10068 [29SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1145, National Water Research and Development Initiative Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 352) (H. Rept. 111-82), H4685 [22AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 235) (H. Rept. 111-36), H3337 [11MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2442, Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 830) (H. Rept. 111-301), H11383 [14OC]

National Water Research and Development Initiative Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 1145) (H. Rept. 111-76), H4579 [21AP]

Support Goals and Ideals of World Water Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 81), S8192 [28JY]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act Reauthorization and Renaming as the Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 345) (S. Rept. 111-49), S7639 [16JY]

Water Infrastructure Financing Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1005) (S. Rept. 111-47), S7555 [15JY]

Water Quality Investment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1262) (H. Rept. 111-26), H3103 [9MR]

Rulings of the Chair

California: expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program (H.R. 2442), H11428 [15OC]

Statements

Good Samaritan Cleanup of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act: Senator Mark Udall, S10367 [13OC]

Summaries

Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act (S. 539), S2845 [5MR]

Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act (S. 796), S4333 [2AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 235, consideration of H.R. 1262, Water Quality Investment Act, H3341 [12MR]

H. Res. 352, consideration of H.R. 1145, National Water Research and Development Initiative Act, H4693 [23AP]

H. Res. 830, consideration of H.R. 2442, Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act, H11411 [15OC]

H. Res. 839, condemn illegal extraction of natural resources from Madagascar, H12249 [3NO]

H.R. 631, Water Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act, H1188 [11FE]

H.R. 1145, National Water Research and Development Initiative Act, H4698 [23AP]

H.R. 1219, Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act, H4537 [21AP]

H.R. 1854, Big Bear Lake, CA, environmental structure project modification, H13581 [8DE]

H.R. 2442, Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act, H10004 [29SE], H11419 [15OC]

H.R. 2938, Alton, IL, hydroelectric project construction commencement deadline extension, H8449 [21JY]

S. 140, Abandoned Mine Reclamation Act, S120-S123 [6JA]

S. 171, Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act, S216-S219 [8JA]

S. 345, Tropical Forest Conservation Act reauthorization and rename as the Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act, S1062 [29JA]

S. 499, Withdraw Energy Addicting New Subsidies (WEANS) Act, S2570 [26FE]

S. 503, No Surface Occupancy Western Arctic Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Security Act, S2593-S2595 [27FE]

S. 531, Energy and Water Integration Act, S2831 [5MR]

S. 539, Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act, S2839-S2845 [5MR]

S. 774, National Energy Security Act, S4181-S4191 [1AP]

S. 965, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, S5072-S5075 [4MY]

S. 967, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization Act, S5081 [4MY]

S. 1035, Drinking Water Adaptation, Technology, Education, and Research (WATER) Act, S5442 [13MY]

S. 1250, Algae-based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act, S6557 [11JN]

S. 1264, Pine River Indian Irrigation Project Act, S6607 [15JN]

S. 1321, Water Accountability Tax Efficiency Reinvestment (WATER) Act, S6942 [23JN]

S. 1350, Fueling America Act, S7075 [25JN]

S. 1371, Clean Renewable Water Supply Bond Act, S7088 [25JN]

S. 1711, Water Efficiency and Conservation Investment Act, S9844 [24SE]

S. 1712, Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Adaptation Act, S9846-S9848 [24SE]

S. 1713, Water Efficiency Via Carbon Harvesting and Restoration (WECHAR) Act, S9848-S9850 [24SE]

S. 1777, Good Samaritan Cleanup of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, S10368-S10372 [13OC]

S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, S10781-S10785 [27OC]

S. 2724, Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, S11053-S11057 [3NO]

S. Con. Res. 28, support goals of Smart Irrigation Month, S6656 [16JN]

S. Res. 81, support goals and ideals of World Water Day, S3617 [23MR]