ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT related term(s) Clean Air Act; Hazardous Substances; Recycled materials; Recycling; Renewable Energy
Addresses
Joint Meeting of Congress: Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea, H6882-H6885 [13OC]
State of the Union: President Obama, S112-S117 [25JA], H457-H462 [25JA]
Amendments
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1265 [4MR], S1332 [7MR], S1413 [8MR], S1511 [9MR], H776, H777, H778, H779, H780, H781, H782, H783, H784, H785, H786, H787, H788, H789, H790, H791, H792, H793, H794, H795, H796 [14FE], H830, H844, H846, H849, H854, H855, H873, H875, H878, H881, H882, H886, H888, H889, H890, H893, H895, H897, H900, H901, H902, H903, H904, H908, H910, H924, H925, H926, H927, H928, H929, H930, H931, H933, H934, H935 [15FE], H968, H970, H976, H981, H982, H984, H986, H987, H988, H989, H990, H992, H999, H1001, H1002, H1003, H1007, H1014, H1016, H1020, H1023, H1024, H1025, H1028, H1031, H1032, H1033, H1036, H1041, H1045, H1051, H1055, H1056, H1057, H1060, H1063, H1064, H1067, H1071 [16FE], H1091, H1094, H1095, H1096, H1102, H1103, H1106, H1111, H1114, H1115, H1121, H1125, H1131, H1144, H1145, H1149, H1155, H1182, H1183, H1184, H1185, H1186 [17FE], H1202, H1213, H1215, H1217, H1220, H1221, H1222, H1223, H1224, H1226, H1231, H1243, H1245, H1246, H1247, H1249, H1257, H1258, H1261, H1262, H1265, H1268, H1269, H1271, H1272, H1273, H1275, H1277, H1279, H1280, H1281, H1282, H1284, H1285, H1286, H1287, H1288, H1289, H1290, H1291, H1308, H1310, H1311, H1312, H1313, H1314, H1315, H1316, H1317, H1318, H1319, H1320, H1322, H1323, H1324, H1325, H1327, H1328, H1342, H1345, H1346, H1349 [18FE]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 92), H814 [15FE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), H3088, H3089 [5MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), consideration (H. Res. 245), H3076 [5MY]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2584), H5286 [20JY], H5375 [21JY], H5399 [22JY], H5442, H5443, H5445, H5447, H5464, H5465, H5466, H5490, H5491, H5492 [25JY], H5544, H5546, H5548, H5549, H5550, H5561, H5562, H5563, H5564, H5565, H5566, H5569, H5570, H5571, H5572, H5573, H5575, H5581, H5582 [26JY], H5605, H5610, H5611, H5613, H5614, H5618, H5622, H5625, H5628, H5630, H5631, H5636, H5637, H5641, H5643, H5644, H5647, H5650, H5652, H5658, H5662 [27JY], H5734, H5735 [28JY], H5782, H5783 [29JY], H5889 [1AU]
EPA: establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), H8282, H8283, H8284, H8285, H8286, H8287, H8289 [8DE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), consideration (H. Res. 487), H8270 [8DE]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), H6552, H6553, H6554 [4OC], H6644, H6645, H6651, H6652, H6653, H6654 [6OC], H6698, H6699, H6700, H6702, H6705, H6706, H6707, H6708 [11OC], H6842 [12OC]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), H6420, H6422, H6423, H6425, H6426, H6427, H6428, H6429, H6431, H6434, H6435 [23SE]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), consideration (H. Res. 406), H6365 [22SE]
Government regulations: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (H.R. 910), H2361, H2362, H2366, H2368, H2369, H2372, H2374, H2375, H2379, H2380, H2382, H2383 [6AP], H2507 [7AP]
———preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (H.R. 910), consideration (H. Res. 203), H2348 [6AP]
Gulf of Mexico: facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), H3001 [3MY], H3132, H3134, H3135, H3137, H3138, H3140, H3143, H3144, H3145, H3146 [10MY]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), consideration (H. Res. 245), H3076 [5MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), H4401, H4402, H4403, H4404, H4405, H4406, H4407, H4409, H4410 [22JN]
———monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), consideration (H. Res. 316), H4390 [22JN]
Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 872), S6923 [31OC]
Pipelines: enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (S. 275), S6611, S6613, S6616 [17OC]
Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), H6782 [11OC], H6943, H6945, H6946, H6947, H6948, H6949, H6951 [14OC]
———facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), consideration (H. Res. 431), H6931 [14OC]
States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), H4974, H4975, H4977, H4978, H4980, H4981, H4983, H4984, H4986 [13JY]
Analyses
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act (H.R. 2018): EPA, H4968 [13JY]
Appointments
Migartory Bird Conservation Commission, H2902 [15AP]
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, S2403 [12AP]
Articles and editorials
Against Dam Removal, but For KBRA, H1264 [18FE]
Cancer Study Triggers Fears in Crestwood, H4976 [13JY]
Climategate 2.0—New E-Mails Rock the Global Warming Debate, H8312 [8DE]
Congress on Wrong Side of History in Denying Climate Change, E675 [8AP]
Congress Should Stop Funding Big Green Lawsuits Against the Government, E448 [10MR]
EPA's War on Texas, H1187 [17FE]
Food Day Includes Gravy, S6762 [19OC]
Global Warming Models Called Into Question by New Study, H8313 [8DE]
Into Ignorance—Vote To Overturn an Aspect of Climate Science Marks a Worrying Trend in U.S. Congress, H2347 [6AP]
Kathy Radke—Environmental Champion, Civic Leader, Cherished Friend to Many, E233 [15FE]
More Deer Ticks, Fewer Loons—Climate Change on the Great Lakes, H5623 [27JY]
Muddy Waters—EPA, Army Corps Seek To Define More Jurisdiction as Federal, S4844 [22JY]
Other Climate Theory, H8312 [8DE]
Sally Brown—A Force of Nature, S2679 [4MY]
See No Climate Change, H3414 [25MY]
Sink the Badger, E2086 [17NO]
Truth, Still Inconvenient, H2343, H2347 [6AP]
U.S. Said To Allow Drilling Without Needed Permits, H3132 [10MY]
Vets Find Solace in Mountain Fishing, S6064 [4OC]
Win-Win for Clean Energy, E715 [14AP]
Bills and resolutions
African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 50), H34 [5JA]
Agriculture: expedite process for approval of certain biotechnology products (see H.R. 2031), H3755 [26MY]
———prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 3554), H8124 [2DE]
———reduce regulatory burden on the agricultural sector of the national economy (see H.R. 3323), H7256 [2NO]
Air pollution: preempt Federal restrictions on greenhouse gases in the name of mitigating climate change in the absence of congressional authorization (see S. 228), S359 [31JA]
———prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions (see S. 15), S122 [25JA]
———require the exclusion of data of an exceedance or violation of a national ambient air quality standard caused by a prescribed fire in the Flint Hills region of Kansas and Oklahoma (see S. 989), S2929 [12MY]
Alaska: exempt national forest lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (see S. 1357), S4554 [13JY] (see H.R. 2526), H5018 [13JY]
———require oil produced from Federal leases in certain Arctic waters be transported onshore by pipeline and provide for sharing of certain Outer Continental Shelf revenues from areas in the Alaska Adjacent Zone (see S. 205), S272 [26JA]
Animals: honor wild horses and burros as important to our national heritage and recognize birthday of wild stallion, Cloud (see H. Res. 284), H3756 [26MY]
———prohibit any Federal entity, in carrying out efforts to reduce effects of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change, from imposing a fee or tax on gaseous emissions emitted directly by livestock (see H.R. 279), H201 [12JA]
———prohibit certain interstate conduct relative to exotic animals and prohibit certain computer-assisted remote hunting (see H.R. 2210), H4326 [16JN]
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (see H.R. 1), H722 [11FE]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 92), H773 [14FE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 33), S122 [25JA] (see H.R. 139), H38 [5JA]
Arizona: preserve multiple use land management policy relative to uranium mining (see S. 1690), S6461 [12OC] (see H.R. 3155), H6853 [12OC]
Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (see H.R. 1334), H2266 [1AP]
Asian Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 50), H34 [5JA]
Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (see S. 1956), S8414 [7DE] (see H.R. 2594), H5284 [20JY]
BLM: provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and renewable energy development in California desert areas (see S. 138), S125 [25JA]
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement: conduct a technological capability assessment, survey, and economic feasibility study on recovery of minerals from shallow and deep seabeds (see H.R. 2803), H5895 [5AU]
Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see S. 1224), S3891 [16JN]
———participate in phase one of the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project (see H.R. 917), H1574 [3MR]
———remedy problems caused by a collapsed drainage tunnel in Leadville, CO (see S. 1047), S3224 [23MY]
Business and industry: remove the cap on punitive damages allowed under maritime law established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Co., v. Baker (see S. 592), S1750 [16MR]
Buy American Act: require total domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 487), H508 [26JA]
California: add to certain wilderness areas in the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests, protect property rights in such additions, and prevent and prepare for wildfires and address backlog of maintenance (see H.R. 113), H37 [5JA]
———provide congressional direction for Endangered Species Act implementation relative to operation of Central Valley Project and California State Water Project, and water relief (see H.R. 1251), H2106 [30MR]
Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. freight transportation system (see H.R. 1122), H1905 [16MR]
CERCLA: provide for use of funds in the Superfund program for their intended purposes and ensure adequate resources for cleanup of hazardous substances (see H.R. 1596), H2910 [15AP]
———provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant (see H.R. 2997), H6342 [21SE]
Cherokee National Forest: designate as wilderness certain public lands (see S. 1090), S3426 [26MY]
Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 1651), H2913 [15AP]
———require OMB to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the watershed and require EPA to develop and implement an adaptive management plan (see S. 760), S2266 [7AP] (see H.R. 258), H135 [7JA]
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: provide for continuing authorization (see H.R. 1649), H2913 [15AP]
———reauthorize (see S. 1740), S6764 [19OC]
Chicago, IL: provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System (see S. 1197), S3812 [15JN] (see H.R. 2432), H4671 [6JY]
Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (see S. 1503), S5251 [2AU] (see H.R. 1734), H3061 [4MY]
Clark County, NV: provide for conveyance of certain Federal land for environmental remediation and reclamation of the Three Kids Mine Project Site (see S. 1492), S5250 [2AU] (see H.R. 2512), H5018 [13JY]
———withdraw Sloan Hills area from location, entry, and patent under mining laws and disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials (see S. 427), S1060 [1MR] (see H.R. 856), H1454 [1MR]
Clean Air Act: conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (see S. 781), S2348 [8AP] (see H.R. 1920), H3301 [13MY]
———define next generation biofuel and allow States to opt out of corn ethanol portions of the renewable fuels standard (see S. 1085), S3426 [26MY] (see H.R. 2009), H3754 [26MY]
———delay effect of reclassifying certain nonattainment areas adjacent to an international border (see H.R. 325), H353 [19JA]
———make restriction on use of class II substances inapplicable to certain fire suppression agents (see H.R. 1613), H2911 [15AP]
———recognize benefits of implementation (see S. Res. 119), S2046 [31MR]
———reduce number of boutique fuels (see S. 511), S1406 [8MR] (see H.R. 1412), H2533 [7AP]
———reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners (see S. 77), S124 [25JA]
———repeal certain amendments relative to expansion of renewable fuel program (see H.R. 424), H469 [25JA]
Clean Energy Consortia: establish (see H.R. 3389), H7397 [4NO]
Climate: establish a Federal strategy to respond to impacts of climate change by protecting and conserving natural resources and encourage development of similar State and local adaptation plans (see S. 1881), S7612 [16NO]
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. 1868), H3278 [12MY]
Colleges and universities: establish undergraduate student fellowship program in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with emphasis on fields of energy, environment, and economy (see H.R. 3703), H9925 [16DE]
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. 2111), H4034 [3JN]
Conservation of energy: allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals (see H.R. 3727), H9945 [19DE]
———encourage energy efficient and environment-friendly building and facility certification programs to incorporate use of mechanical insulation as part of standards and ratings systems (see H. Res. 396), H6010 [8SE]
———establish a grant program to assist retail power providers with establishment and operation of energy conservation programs using targeted residential tree-planting (see H.R. 2095), H3985 [2JN]
———improve energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment (see S. 398), S870 [17FE]
———incorporate smart grid capability into Energy Star Program, reduce peak electric demand, and reauthorize energy efficiency public information program to include smart grid information (see H.R. 2208), H4326 [16JN]
———promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (see S. 1000), S2992 [16MY]
———repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see S. 395), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 91), H36 [5JA] (see H.R. 849), H1454 [1MR] (see H.R. 2417), H4671 [6JY]
Conservation of natural resources: amend laws relative to sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety (see S. 1657), S6185 [5OC]
———recognize John W. Weeks' contributions to the conservation of forests and water supply (see H. Res. 84), H681 [10FE]
Constitutional amendments: right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment (see H.J. Res. 33), H774 [14FE]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: tribute (see H. Res. 47), H396 [20JA]
Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 46), S123 [25JA] (see H.R. 738), H1039 [16FE]
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see S. 179), S127 [25JA] (see H.R. 192), H40 [5JA]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to subordinate the rights of corporations to those of individuals (see H. Res. 156), H1665 [9MR]
Corps of Engineers: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program (see H.R. 1652), H2913 [15AP]
———provide that funds made available for certain Missouri River fish and wildlife purposes be used for reconstruction of flood control structures (see H.R. 3719), H9926 [16DE]
Council on Environmental Quality: report to Congress annually on the number of permits for which applications have been submitted and that have not been issued because an environmental impact statement is pending (see H.R. 1049), H1768 [11MR]
CPSC: require household cleaning products bear a label that contains a complete and accurate list of ingredients (see H.R. 3457), H7828 [17NO]
Credit: require Federal mortgage agencies to consider energy costs in the underwriting process, reduce home energy consumption, and facilitate creation of energy efficiency retrofit and construction jobs (see S. 1737), S6764 [19OC]
Crooked River: adjust boundary to provide water certainty for Prineville, OR (see H.R. 2060), H3805 [31MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow Rural Utilities Service to finance natural gas infrastructure in rural communities (see S. 1754, 1757), S6872 [20OC]
———establish a program to provide loans for local farms, ranches, and market gardens to improve public health and nutrition and reduce energy consumption (see S. 1888), S7702 [17NO]
———take immediate action to recover ecologically and economically from a wildfire in Arizona (see S. 1344), S4485 [11JY]
———take immediate action to recover ecologically and economically from a wildfire in Arizona and New Mexico (see H.R. 2562), H5125 [15JY]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (see H.R. 502), H509 [26JA]
———establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program (see S. 1586), S5838 [21SE]
———establish regulatory system and research program for sustainable offshore aquaculture in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (see H.R. 2373), H4574 [24JN]
———provide cost-sharing assistance to improve access to foreign markets for energy efficiency and renewable energy products exported by small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. (see S. 841), S2506 [14AP]
Dept. of Defense: reform energy policy (see S. 1204), S3813 [15JN] (see H.R. 2266), H4364 [21JN]
Dept. of Education: promote environmental education (see S. 1372), S4608 [14JY] (see H.R. 2547), H5086 [14JY]
Dept. of Energy: authorize loan guarantees for projects to construct renewable fuel pipelines (see H.R. 1516), H2664 [13AP]
———carry out a program to demonstrate the commercial application of integrated systems for long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide (see S. 699), S2046 [31MR]
———carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relative to nuclear reactors (see S. 1067), S3338 [25MY]
———create clean energy jobs and set efficiency standards for small-duct high-velocity air conditioning and heat pump systems (see S. 920), S2777 [9MY] (see H.R. 1499), H2603 [12AP]
———expand authority for awarding technology prizes to include a financial award for separation of carbon dioxide from dilute sources (see S. 757), S2266 [7AP]
———insure loans for financing of renewable energy systems leased for residential use (see S. 1126), S3427 [26MY]
———make loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology development (see H.R. 230), H134 [7JA]
———promote alternative fuel vehicle deployment and infrastructure development through amounts received by reducing the size of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see S. 1001), S2992 [16MY]
———provide a uniform efficiency descriptor for water heaters (see S. 156), S126 [25JA] (see H.R. 482), H508 [26JA]
———provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (see S. 734), S2187 [6AP] (see H.R. 1367), H2327 [5AP]
———provide grants for lithium production research and development (see S. 421), S976 [28FE]
———repeal the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program (see H.R. 3306), H7255 [2NO]
———repeal the Weatherization Assistance Program (see H.R. 3441), H7713 [16NO]
Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see S. 892), S2730 [5MY]
Dept. of HHS: develop a national strategic action plan to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change (see H.R. 3314), H7255 [2NO]
———provide for participation in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program of certain specialists needed to respond to environmental public health emergencies (see S. 1505), S5251 [2AU]
Dept. of Homeland Security: codify requirement to maintain chemical facility antiterrorism security regulations (see H.R. 901), H1573 [3MR]
———reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (see S. 473), S1218 [3MR] (see H.R. 908), H1573 (see H.R. 916), H1574 [3MR]
Dept. of Labor: provide for expedited response to emergencies relative to oil or gas production or storage (see S. 589), S1677 [15MR]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (see S. 351), S747 [15FE]
———authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see S. 352), S747 [15FE]
———authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (see S. 1134), S3428 [26MY]
———carry out programs and activities for connecting children and families with the outdoors (see S. 1802), S7127 [3NO] (see H.R. 3353), H7330 [3NO]
———clarify jurisdiction relative to C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir (see S. 201), S272 [26JA] (see H.R. 489), H508 [26JA]
———clear a proposed project in the Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River (see H.R. 850), H1454 [1MR]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (see H.R. 1230), H2037 [29MR]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (see S. 953), S2874 [11MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), consideration (see H. Res. 245), H3059 [4MY]
———continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (see H.R. 2351), H4573 [24JN]
———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 S. 1153), S3541 [7JN] (see H.R. 1620), H2911 [15AP]
———ensure timely review of BLM notices before appearance in the Federal Register in order to streamline energy development permitting process (see S. 1844), S7367 [10NO]
———enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 306), H254 [18JA]
———eradicate and control nutria in Maryland, Louisiana, and other coastal States (see S. 899), S2731 [5MY] (see H.R. 1829), H3217 [11MY]
———establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 3407), H7577 [14NO]
———establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the Delaware River Basin region (see S. 1266), S4075 [23JN] (see H.R. 2325), H4526 [23JN]
———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), H34 [5JA]
———establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring (see H.R. 927), H1574 [3MR] (see H.R. 3446), H7713 [16NO]
———establish Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area, designate certain lands as wilderness, and improve management of noxious weeds in Lewis and Clark National Forest (see S. 1774), S7005 [1NO]
———extend Outer Continental Shelf leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements (see S. 516), S1501 [9MR] (see H.R. 993), H1722 [10MR]
———grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps (see H.R. 3117), H6671 [6OC]
———issue regulations to prevent or minimize venting and flaring of gas in oil and gas production operations (see H.R. 3229), H6976 [14OC]
———permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 1597), H2910 [15AP]
———permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte Counties in California (see H.R. 264), H201 [12JA]
———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 171), S126 [25JA] (see S. 926), S2777 [9MY] (see H.R. 612), H679 [10FE] (see H.R. 3227), H6976 [14OC]
———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see H.R. 261), H141 [11JA]
———provide financial assistance to Louisiana for a pilot program to develop measures to eradicate or control feral swine and to assess and restore wetlands damaged by feral swine (see S. 893), S2731 [5MY] (see H.R. 1828), H3217 [11MY]
———provide grants to certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 1931), H3302 [13MY]
———reform management of energy and mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 917), S2777 [9MY]
———require companies conducting oil and gas operations off of Cuba to submit an oil spill response plan and provide recommendations on a multinational spill response agreement (see S. 405), S871 [17FE]
———set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (see H.R. 3408), H7577 [14NO]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 2584), H5238 [19JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2584), consideration (see H. Res. 363), H5372 [21JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: provide loans and loan guarantees to enable eligible public entities to acquire real property that complies with certain approved habitat conservation plans (see S. 826), S2506 [14AP] (see H.R. 1907), H3301 [13MY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a Smart Communities Technology Initiative to develop programs for large scale installation and operation of intelligent transportation systems (see H.R. 995), H1723 [10MR]
———establish comprehensive program to control and treat polluted stormwater runoff from federally funded highways and roads (see S. 898), S2731 [5MY]
———establish integrity verification requirements for pipeline facilities (see H.R. 2871), H6009 [8SE]
———issue categorical exclusions from environmental assessment requirements for certain highway construction activities (see H.R. 3327), H7256 [2NO]
———modify the surface transportation project delivery pilot program to carry out a demonstration program using State environmental laws (see H.R. 2389), H4574 [24JN]
———reauthorize and modify the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program (see H.R. 2160), H4185 [14JN]
———streamline environmental review process for highway construction and improvement projects (see S. 1081), S3426 [26MY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: provide authority to enter into stewardship projects to achieve land management goals for national forests and public lands that meet local and rural community needs (see H.R. 2601), H5285 [20JY]
Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 80), H35 [5JA]
Drugs: provide for the disposal of drugs pursuant to national pharmaceutical stewardship programs (see H.R. 2939), H6230 [15SE]
Economy: encourage job creation through trade, tax, labor, health care, and court reforms, a balanced budget amendment, Alaskan energy development, Federal workforce reduction, and regulatory flexibility (see H.R. 3487), H7890 [18NO]
Endangered species: allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species (see S. 1066), S3338 [25MY] (see H.R. 990, 991), H1665 [9MR]
———authorize permits for takings of wolves to protect from wolf depreciation in States where wolf populations exceed recovery goals (see H.R. 3453), H7828 [17NO]
———prohibit Bluefin tuna from being treated as an endangered species or threatened species (see H.R. 1806), H3159 [10MY]
———prohibit treatment of the gray wolf in Idaho and Montana as an endangered species (see S. 321), S642 [10FE] (see H.R. 510), H509 [26JA]
———prohibit treatment of the gray wolf in Minnesota, Wisonsin, and Michigan as an endangered species (see H.R. 838), H1390 [28FE]
———provide for State management of population segments of the gray wolf (see H.R. 1819), H3160 [10MY]
———remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened or endangered species (see S. 249), S411 [1FE] (see H.R. 509), H509 [26JA]
———require that certain species be treated as extinct if there is not a substantial increase in their population during a certain period (see H.R. 1042), H1768 [11MR]
Energy Independence and Security Act: repeal (see H.R. 1522), H2665 [13AP]
EPA: award grants for electronic device recycling reduction research, development, and demonstration projects (see H.R. 2396), H4575 [24JN]
———award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see S. 1669), S6330 [6OC] (see H.R. 2738), H5883 [1AU]
———change the frequency of review of air quality criteria and ambient air quality standards and temporarily prohibit revision of ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter (see H.R. 2458), H4792 [8JY]
———change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see H.R. 3158), H6853 [12OC]
———clarify and confirm authority to deny or restrict the use of a defined area as a dredged or fill material disposal site (see S. 272), S543 [3FE]
———clarify authority to disapprove specifications of dredged or fill material disposal sites and clarify procedure under which a higher review of specifications may be requested (see S. 468), S1218 [3MR] (see H.R. 960), H1619 [8MR]
———codify and delay implementation of and compliance dates for the cross-State air pollution rule (see S. 1815), S7155 [7NO]
———consider the impact on employment levels and economic activity prior to issuing a regulation, policy statement, or guidance, or implementing any new or substantially altered program (see S. 1292), S4225 [29JN] (see H.R. 1872), H3278 [12MY]
———convene a task force to develop recommendations on the proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 1677), H2933 [2MY]
———delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (see S. 1833), S7294 [9NO]
———delay implementation of the cross-State air pollution rule (see H.R. 2891), H6097 [12SE]
———disapprove rule relating to ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP); Flexible Permits; Final Rule'' (see H.J. Res. 21), H395 [20JA]
———disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (see S.J. Res. 27), S5459 [8SE]
———disapprove rule relating to ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources—Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers'' (see H.J. Res. 59), H3219 [11MY]
———disapprove rule relating to ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources—Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters'' (see H.J. Res. 58), H3218 [11MY]
———disapprove rule relating to ``Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources—Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units'' (see H.J. Res. 60), H3219 [11MY]
———disapprove rule relating to ``Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources—Sewage Sludge Incineration Units'' (see H.J. Res. 61), H3219 [11MY]
———eliminate authority to deny or restrict the use of a defined area as a dredged or fill material disposal site (see H.R. 517), H509 [26JA]
———establish a committee to assess the effects of certain Federal regulatory mandates and provide for relief from those mandates (see S. 1971), S8461 [8DE]
———establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (see S. 710), S2046 [31MR]
———establish a program that tests chemicals found in drinking water to determine whether they are endocrine disruptors and the extent of their ability to interfere with human hormones (see H.R. 553), H550 [8FE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (see S. 1528), S5458 [8SE] (see H.R. 1633), H2912 [15AP]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), consideration (see H. Res. 487), H8259 [7DE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for nuisance dust and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (see S. 1803), S7127 [3NO]
———establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see S. 1115), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 2030), H3755 [26MY]
———exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see S. 838), S2506 [14AP] (see H.R. 1558), H2855 [14AP]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 97), H36 [5JA] (see H.R. 1292), H2214 [31MR]
———exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 1369), S4608 [14JY] (see H.R. 2541), H5085 [14JY]
———extend pilot program for alternative water source projects (see H.R. 395), H433 [24JA]
———investigate and address cancer and disease clusters, including in infants and children (see S. 76), S124 [25JA]
———make grants to assist communities in complying with environmental requirements and authorize use of penalty amounts collected by the EPA to finance the grants (see H.R. 3450), H7713 [16NO]
———partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (see H.R. 3097), H6624 [5OC]
———prohibit authorization of the use of gasoline containing more than 10 percent ethanol in certain vehicles (see H.R. 748), H1039 (see H.R. 748), H1070 [16FE]
———prohibit certain exports of electronic waste (see S. 1270), S4076 [23JN] (see H.R. 2284), H4456 [22JN]
———prohibit from granting certain Clean Air Act waivers for any fuel or fuel additive that will reduce fuel efficiency or cause or contribute to engine damage (see H.R. 3431), H7626 [15NO]
———prohibit from regulating fossil fuel combustion waste (see H.R. 1391), H2410 [6AP]
———prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 153), H39 [5JA]
———prohibit regulation of coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste under the Solid Waste Disposal Act (see H.R. 1405), H2410 [6AP]
———promulgate regulations on management of medical waste (see H.R. 2546), H5086 [14JY]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (see S. 1392), S4721 [20JY] (see H.R. 2250), H4363 [21JN]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), consideration (see H. Res. 419), H6505 [3OC]
———provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 3199), H6920 [13OC]
———provide grants to eligible State consortia to establish and carry out municipal sustainability certification programs (see S. 1516), S5386 [7SE] (see H.R. 3424), H7626 [15NO]
———provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans (see H.R. 3379), H7397 [4NO]
———provide that certain rules on emission standards for reciprocating internal combustion engines have no force or effect on certain engines used to generate electricity for emergency or demand purposes (see H.R. 3616), H8318 [8DE]
———provide that certain rules on emission standards for reciprocating internal combustion engines have no force or effect on certain engines used to generate electricity or operate a water pump (see S. 1702), S6505 [13OC] (see H.R. 3185), H6919 [13OC]
———publish list of vehicles that satisfy requirements for certification as a low emission and energy-efficient vehicle (see H.R. 2222), H4326 [16JN]
———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (see S. 1313), S4292 [30JN]
———reduce or eliminate the risk of releases of hazardous chemicals from public water systems and wastewater treatment works (see S. 711), S2046 [31MR]
———remove authority to retroactively disapprove permits to discharge dredged or fill material into navigable waters that have been issued by the Corps of Engineeers (see H.R. 457), H507 [26JA]
———repeal renewable fuel standard program (see H.R. 3098), H6624 [5OC]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (see H.R. 1705), H3060 [4MY] (see H.R. 2401), H4575 [24JN]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), consideration (see H. Res. 406), H6271 [20SE]
———require appointment of a member of the Science Advisory Board based on the recommendation of the Sec. of Agriculture (see S. 580), S1676 [15MR] (see H.R. 1104), H1842 [15MR]
———require closure of oil storage and processing facilities that have spilled oil multiple times near residential neighborhoods (see H.R. 3426), H7626 [15NO]
———require inclusion in any notice of rulemaking a statement on the impact of the rule on jobs loss or creation (see H.R. 1341), H2291 [4AP]
———require provision of sufficient time by States to comply with certain air pollution rules and delay compliance deadlines to allow States to develop implementation plans (see S. 1805), S7127 [3NO]
———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions (see S. 231), S359 [31JA] (see H.R. 199), H102 [6JA]
———waive emission standards or other requirements applicable to asbestos control in the demolition or renovation of a condemned building with a reasonable expectation of structural failure (see H.R. 3689), H9430 [15DE]
FAA: establish a program to safely and feasibly address piston engine aircraft emissions (see H.R. 549), H550 [8FE]
FDA: nullify certain regulations relative to removal of essential-use designation for epinephrine used in oral pressurized metered-dose inhalers (see S. 1752), S6872 [20OC]
Federal agencies and departments: reduce energy costs, improve energy efficiency, and expand use of renewable energy (see S. 963), S2928 [12MY]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify oil and hazardous substance liability by fining violators based on the higher amount between the number of barrels or number of days of the incident (see S. 870), S2621 [3MY]
———require restitution for victims of criminal violations (see S. 350), S747 [15FE]
Federal-State relations: authorize assignment to States of Federal agency environmental review responsibilities (see H.R. 2538), H5085 [14JY]
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. 1201), S3812 [15JN]
———develop a strategy to address the lionfish invasion in the Atlantic Ocean and support research and capacity building to develop responses to such invasion (see H. Res. 132), H1455 [1MR]
———exclude ecosystem component stocks of fish from certain annual catch limits (see S. 1916), S7908 [28NO]
———extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see S. 632), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 3061), H6456 [23SE]
———provide the necessary scientific information to properly implement annual catch limits (see H.R. 2304), H4457 [22JN]
———require that fishery impact statements be updated each year (see S. 238), S359 [31JA]
Foreign trade: enhance awareness of export promotion activities relative to clean energy and environmental products and services of the U.S. (see H.R. 2988), H6341 [21SE]
Forest Service: protect certain roadless areas (see S. 1891), S7702 [17NO] (see H.R. 3465), H7829 [17NO]
———replace current administrative appeals process with a pre-decisional administrative review process modeled after successful approach used in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (see H.R. 2209), H4326 [16JN]
Forests: address public health and safety threat of catastrophic wildfire in California by expediting forest management projects on hazardous fuels reduction, forest restoration, forest health, and watershed restoration (see H.R. 1485), H2603 [12AP]
———authorize the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements authorizing State foresters to provide certain forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services (see S. 375), S870 [17FE]
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people (see S. 1063), S3338 [25MY] (see H.R. 3037), H6413 [22SE]
Government: reduce expenditures associated with data center real estate and electricity consumption, implement savings reductions proposed by Federal employees, and reduce energy costs (see H.R. 1713), H3060 [4MY]
Government regulations: facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (see S. 1786), S7066 [2NO]
———preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (see S. 482), S1219 [3MR] (see H.R. 750), H1039 (see H.R. 750), H1070 [16FE] (see H.R. 910), H1574 [3MR]
———preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (H.R. 910), consideration (see H. Res. 203), H2326 [5AP]
———require compliance by defense-related agencies with all environmental laws (see H.R. 332), H353 [19JA]
Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1760), H3107 [5MY]
GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features into public buildings (see H.R. 1643), H2912 [15AP]
Gulf Coast Economic Restoration Fund: establish (see H.R. 1333), H2266 [1AP]
Gulf Coast Restoration Fund: establish (see H.R. 1762), H3107 [5MY]
Gulf of Mexico: allow damage payments from BP P.L.C., in connection with the Deepwater Horizon blowout and explosion, to be included in gross income ratably over a certain number of years (see H.R. 2821), H5919 [16AU] (see H.R. 2821), H5931 [30AU]
———authorize use of certain offshore oil and gas platforms for artificial reefs (see S. 1555), S5624 [14SE] (see H.R. 3429), H7626 [15NO]
———clarify applicability of certain maritime laws with respect to Deepwater Horizon blowout, explosion, and oil spill (see S. 183), S127 [25JA]
———ensure Government access to independent, peer-reviewed scientific data to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 832), H1390 [28FE]
———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf States from the damage caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the Gulf over time (see H.R. 480), H508 [26JA]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (see H.R. 1229), H2037 [29MR]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), consideration (see H. Res. 245), H3059 [4MY]
———provide for a comprehensive restoration plan (see S. 862), S2507 [14AP]
———provide for payments to certain natural resource trustees to assist in restoring natural resources damaged as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 662), S1933 [29MR] (see H.R. 1228), H2037 [29MR]
———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 1140), S3428 [26MY] (see H.R. 56), H34 [5JA]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 1400), S4802 [21JY] (see H.R. 3096), H6624 [5OC]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine habitats, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 861), S2507 [14AP]
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see S. 179), S127 [25JA] (see H.R. 192), H40 [5JA]
Haiti: provide assistance to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (see S. 1023), S3105 [18MY]
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 2484), H4850 [11JY]
Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program (see S. 1183), S3727 [13JN] (see H.R. 3391), H7397 [4NO]
———exempt health care facilities, schools, and day care centers from laws requiring energy efficient lighting if such lighting contains mercury (see S. 397), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 739), H1039 (see H.R. 739), H1069 [16FE]
Hydroelectric power: extend certain Federal benefits and income tax provisions to energy generated by hydropower resources (see S. 631), S1827 [17MR]
———improve (see S. 629), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 3680), H9430 [15DE]
Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (see H.R. 2050), H3755 [26MY]
Interagency Council on Healthy Housing: establish (see S. 1617), S5903 [22SE]
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: prohibit U.S. contributions (see H.R. 680), H724 [11FE]
International relations: reject creation of a system of global taxation, government bailouts for the financial sector, or climate regulation that would negatively impact the U.S. economy and sovereignty (see S. Res. 111), S1933 [29MR]
International Year of Forests: observance (see S. Res. 113), S1933 [29MR]
Klamath Basin: approve and implement Klamath Basin Restoration and Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreements and plan and implement dam removal (see S. 1851), S7367 [10NO] (see H.R. 3398), H7405 [10NO]
Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (see S. 432), S1119 [2MR]
Long Island Sound: amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to restoration and stewardship (see S. 2018), S8734 [16DE] (see H.R. 3717), H9926 [16DE]
———improve activities to protect watershed (see H.R. 2110), H4034 [3JN]
Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1171), H1983 [17MR]
———reauthorize and improve (see S. 1119), S3427 [26MY]
Marine Turtle Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1761), H3107 [5MY]
Mining and mineral resources: authorize certified States and tribes to use Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund amounts for certain reclamation projects and extend certain mine reclamation liability protections (see S. 1455), S5191 [1AU]
———clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs (see S. 897), S2731 [5MY]
Montana: sustain economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land and add certain land to the National Wilderness Preservation System (see S. 268), S543 [3FE]
———withdraw Federal land on North Fork watershed located in the vicinity of Flathead National Forest from location, entry, and patent under mining laws (see S. 233), S359 [31JA]
Motor vehicles: authorize States or political subdivisions thereof to regulate fuel economy and emissions standards for taxicabs (see S. 670), S1933 [29MR] (see H.R. 1243), H2037 [29MR]
———ensure availability of dual-fueled automobiles and light duty trucks and require major fuel distributors to install blender pumps in increasing numbers (see S. 152), S126 [25JA]
———establish a program to accelerate, provide incentives for, and examine the challenges and opportunities associated with the deployment of electric drive vehicles (see S. 948), S2874 [11MY] (see H.R. 1685), H2998 [3MY]
———establish a regulatory structure to facilitate production of custom cars and specialty vehicles by small volume vehicle manufacturers (see H.R. 3274), H7159 [27OC]
———lower gas prices by investing in cleaner vehicle technologies and infrastructure (see H.R. 1875), H3278 [12MY]
———promote development, manufacturing, and use of advanced batteries (see S. 1351), S4517 [12JY]
———provide incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and increase investment in advanced vehicle technology, devlopment, and manufacturing (see S. 298), S614 [7FE]
NASA: establish, validate, and utilize an official set of data on historical temperature records ensure public access to such records (see S. 116), S125 [25JA]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S871 [17FE]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: implement recommendations (see H.R. 501), H508 [26JA]
National Community Gardening Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 454), H7331 [3NO]
National Endowment for the Oceans: establish (see S. 973), S2928 [12MY] (see S. 1991), S8602 [14DE]
National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 281), S5945 [23SE]
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 1494), S5251 [2AU]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: conduct research program on endocrine-disrupting chemicals and reduce exposure to such chemicals (see S. 1361), S4555 [13JY] (see H.R. 2521), H5018 [13JY]
National Marine Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 80), H599 [9FE]
National security: enhance security of chemical facilities (see S. 709), S2046 [31MR]
National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 288), S6330 [6OC]
Natural resources: improve natural resources management planning for State-owned facilities used for national defense (see H.R. 1670), H2933 [2MY]
Nevada: implement the multispecies habitat conservation plan for the Virgin River and extend the authority to purchase certain parcels of public land (see S. 1473), S5250 [2AU]
New Hampshire: delay enforcement and establishment of certain water quality standards within the Great Bay Estuary (see H.R. 1480), H2603 [12AP]
New Mexico: designate the Organ Mountains and other public lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System and National Landscape Conservation System (see S. 1024), S3170 [19MY]
NOAA: provide Internet access to Regional Fishery Management Council meetings and meeting records (see H.R. 2753), H5884 [1AU]
———reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Office (see H.R. 1650), H2913 [15AP]
———research special circumstances associated with oil spill prevention and response in Arctic waters (see S. 203), S272 [26JA]
North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 1960), H3408 [24MY]
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act: reauthorize (see S. 962), S2928 [12MY] (see H.R. 1858), H3277 [12MY]
Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, restoration, and research (see H.R. 3757), H10015 [20DE]
———promote ocean and human health (see H.R. 3570), H8186 [6DE]
Oil Pollution Act: establish oil spill research committee, program, and interagency plan (see H.R. 1568), H2855 [14AP]
———extend liability to corporations, partnerships, and other persons having ownership interests in responsible parties (see H.R. 54), H34 [5JA]
———permit Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund use by Federal agencies to research, prevent, and respond to oil spills, for environmental studies, and grants for affected communities (see S. 204), S272 [26JA]
———require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (see S. 214), S338 [27JA] (see H.R. 492), H508 [26JA]
Olympic National Park: designate certain land as wilderness or potential wilderness (see H.R. 3222), H6976 [14OC]
Orange County, CA: eliminate unused lighthouse reservation, provide management consistency for the rocks and small islands along the coast, and meet original goal of preserving such rocks and small islands (see H.R. 944), H1618 [8MR]
Oregon: designate Devil's Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (see S. 766), S2266 [7AP] (see H.R. 1413), H2533 [7AP]
———restore forest landscapes, protect old growth forests, and manage national forests in the eastside forests (see S. 220), S338 [27JA]
Oregon Caves National Monument: modify boundary and designate certain rivers and creeks as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (see S. 765), S2266 [7AP] (see H.R. 1414), H2533 [7AP]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions (see H.R. 903), H1573 [3MR] (see H. Res. 44), H354 [19JA]
———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil spills and improve oversight and regulation of offshore drilling (see H.R. 1664), H2913 [15AP]
———monitor activities relative to air pollution (see S. 1226), S3891 [16JN] (see H.R. 2021), H3754 [26MY]
———monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), consideration (see H. Res. 316), H4363 [21JN]
———require applicants for oil drilling and production operations to submit an oil spill containment and clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case scenario oil spill (see H.R. 1890), H3279 [12MY]
———require oil and gas drilling and production operations to have in place the best available technology for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equipment (see H.R. 1520), H2665 [13AP]
Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see H.R. 872), H1523 [2MR]
Petroleum: promote energy security through the production of petroleum from oil sands (see S. 1043), S3224 [23MY]
———reduce price of gasoline through offshore drilling, increased construction and investment in refineries, Federal fuel tax suspension, and free trade promotion (see H.R. 1102), H1841 [15MR]
Pipelines: enhance pipeline safety and provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities (see H.R. 22), H33 [5JA]
———enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (see S. 234), S359 [31JA] (see S. 275), S543 [3FE] (see H.R. 2845), H5964 [7SE] (see H.R. 2937), H6230 [15SE]
———enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (H.R. 2845), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 93), H8966 [14DE]
———restore public trust in pipeline safety (see S. 1502), S5251 [2AU]
Power resources: analyze the impact of energy development and production on water resources (see S. 1343), S4485 [11JY]
———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. 706), S2046 [31MR] (see H.R. 1287), H2213 [31MR]
———establish energy policies that reduce dependence on foreign oil, save Americans money, increase U.S. competitiveness, and improve energy security and environmental stewardship (see S. 1321), S4292 [30JN]
———expand biofuels market by requiring a certain percentage of new auto sales be flex fuel vehicles, increase number of blender pumps, and authorize renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees (see S. 187), S127 [25JA]
———make the U.S. the world's leader in clean energy (see S. 4), S121 [25JA]
———prevent Federal residential and commercial mortgage lending regulators from adopting policies that contravene established State and local property assessed clean energy (PACE) laws (see H.R. 2599), H5285 [20JY]
———promote alternative and renewable fuels and domestic energy production (see H.R. 1682), H2998 [3MY]
———promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see S. 1510), S5339 [6SE]
———promote oil independence by developing a clean energy economy (see S. 689), S1977 [30MR] (see S. 1294), S4225 [29JN]
———promote research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the Manhattan Project (see H.R. 301), H254 [18JA]
———provide for a program of wind energy research, development, and demonstration (see H.R. 2782), H5885 [1AU]
———provide local communities with tools to make solar permitting more efficient (see S. 1108), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 3664), H8966 [14DE]
———repeal a limitation on Federal procurement of certain fuels (see H.R. 3101), H6624 [5OC]
———repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels (see H.R. 426), H469 [25JA]
———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. 162), H1725 [10MR]
———require treatment of any plans, documents, and lease sales required for Outer Continental Shelf drilling as a major Federal action relative to the National Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 52), H34 [5JA]
———safely increase domestic oil and gas production (see H.R. 1870), H3278 [12MY]
———use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (see H.R. 1861), H3278 [12MY]
Public buildings: produce high-performance Federal buildings through an improved approach to building utilization, design, construction, and operations and maintenance (see H.R. 3371), H7397 [4NO]
———reduce heat island effect and associated ground level ozone pollution from Federal facilities (see H.R. 51), H34 [5JA]
Public lands: sustain fish, plants, and wildlife (see H.R. 3496), H7890 [18NO]
Public utilities: limit citizens suits against publicly owned water treatment works, provide for defenses, extend period of a permit, and limit attorneys fees (see H.R. 3544), H8075 [1DE]
Radioactive substances: prohibit importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the U.S. (see H.R. 617), H679 [10FE]
Recycled materials: support improvement in collection, processing, and consumption of recycled materials (see S. Res. 251), S5251 [2AU]
Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 1751), S6871 [20OC] (see H.R. 2273), H4455 [22JN]
———facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), consideration (see H. Res. 431), H6852 [12OC]
———provide for the safe disposal of Federal Government-owned transuranic waste (see H.R. 2367), H4574 [24JN]
Renewable energy: facilitate development of offshore wind energy resources (see H.R. 2173), H4186 [14JN]
———facilitate development of wind energy resources on Federal lands (see H.R. 2172), H4185 [14JN]
———include algae-based biofuel in the renewable fuel program and include such fuels in the cellulosic biofuel producer tax credit (see H.R. 1149), H1982 [17MR]
———promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy research and development (see S. 630), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 2994), H6342 [21SE]
———promote production and use (see S. 559), S1547 [10MR]
———streamline Federal review to facilitate projects (see H.R. 2170), H4185 [14JN]
Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 50), H34 [5JA]
Rhode Island: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Gasparilla Island Unit FL-70P (see H.R. 2154), H4075 [13JN]
———revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI-04P, Easton Beach Unit RI-05P, Almy Pond Unit RI-06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI-07 (see S. 1296), S4226 [29JN] (see H.R. 2027), H3755 [26MY]
———revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P16 (see H.R. 2155), H4075 [13JN]
———revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P17 (see H.R. 2156), H4075 [13JN]
Roads and highways: encourage transportation right-of-way managers to adopt integrated vegetation management practices, including plantings of native forbs and grasses to provide habitats for pollinators (see H.R. 2381), H4574 [24JN]
———exempt any road, highway, or bridge damaged by a natural disaster from duplicative environmental reviews if they are reconstructed in the same location (see S. 1389), S4721 [20JY] (see H.R. 3347), H7330 [3NO]
Rumberger, E. Thom: tribute (see S. Res. 249), S5192 [1AU] (see S. Res. 265), S5536 [13SE] (see H. Res. 390), H5896 [5AU] (see H. Res. 390), H5938 [6SE]
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 29), S122 [25JA] (see H.R. 486), H508 [26JA]
Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (see S. 1578), S5726 [19SE] (see H.R. 1340), H2266 [1AP]
———reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see H.R. 1427), H2533 [7AP]
———repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see S. 587), S1677 [15MR] (see H.R. 1084), H1841 [15MR]
San Francisco Bay: establish a grant program to support restoration (see S. 97), S124 [25JA] (see H.R. 3034), H6413 [22SE]
San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund: extend authorization period for certain uses of funds (see H.R. 3132), H6672 [6OC]
San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (see H.R. 1837), H3218 [11MY]
SEC: prohibit enforcement of a climate change interpretive guidance (see S. 1393), S4721 [20JY] (see H.R. 2603), H5285 [20JY]
Shenandoah National Park: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 24), S4076 [23JN] (see S. Res. 260), S5459 [8SE] (see H. Con. Res. 62), H4528 [23JN]
Soil Science Society of America: anniversary (see S. Res. 224), S4292 [30JN]
Solid waste: establish customs user fees for commercial trucks transporting foreign municipal solid waste (see S. 840), S2506 [14AP]
Southeast Asia: protect and increase U.S. support for delaying the construction of mainstream dams along the Mekong River (see S. Res. 227), S4450 [7JY]
States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (see H.R. 2018), H3754 [26MY]
———preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), consideration (see H. Res. 347), H4944 [12JY]
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: terminate payments to certified States (see H.R. 3739), H10013 [20DE]
Taxation: allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see H.R. 481), H508 [26JA]
———clarify capital gain or loss treatment of the sale or exchange of mitigation credits earned by restoring wetlands (see S. 664), S1933 [29MR] (see H.R. 2058), H3805 [31MY]
———deny certain benefits to oil and gas companies and invest the savings in clean energy programs (see H.R. 1959), H3408 [24MY]
———deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for an oil spill if such person commits certain additional violations (see H.R. 1814), H3159 [10MY]
———disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil (see S. 983), S2928 [12MY]
———encourage greater use of propane as a transportation fuel (see S. 1120), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 2014), H3754 [26MY]
———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. 748), S2187 [6AP]
———expand technologies through which a vehicle qualifies for the credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles (see S. 1602), S5902 [22SE]
———extend and modify the tax credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles (see S. 1285), S4156 [28JN] (see H.R. 3374), H7397 [4NO]
———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 461), S1120 [2MR] (see H.R. 1634), H2912 [15AP]
———extend the nonbusiness energy property credit to include insulated siding (see S. 1937), S8148 [1DE]
———impose a retail tax on disposable carryout bags (see H.R. 1628), H2912 [15AP]
———impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (see H.R. 755), H1176 (see H.R. 755), H1195 [17FE]
———improve commuting and transportation options (see H.R. 1825), H3217 [11MY]
———increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit (see S. 232), S359 [31JA] (see H.R. 500), H508 [26JA]
———modify credit for qualified fuel cell motor vehicles and allow credit for certain off-highway vehicles (see S. 1417), S4911 [26JY]
———modify credit for qualified fuel cell motor vehicles and allow the credit for certain off-highway vehicles (see H.R. 1659), H2913 [15AP]
———provide a business credit for the use of clean-fuel and fuel efficient vehicles by businesses within designated nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 253), H135 [7JA]
———provide a credit for performance-based home energy improvements (see S. 1914), S7829 [18NO]
———provide a renewable electricity integration credit (see S. 1291), S4156 [28JN] (see H.R. 2391), H4574 [24JN]
———provide a tax credit for the retrofit conversion of a nonhybrid motor vehicle to a hybrid (see S. 1921), S7991 [29NO]
———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see S. 1526), S5458 [8SE] (see H.R. 2866), H6009 [8SE]
———provide an investment credit for waste-to-energy facilities (see H.R. 66), H35 [5JA]
———provide for the designation of Clean Energy Business Zones and tax incentives for the construction of, and employment at, energy-efficient buildings and clean energy facilities (see H.R. 1611), H2911 [15AP]
———provide tax incentives for producing electricity from wasted heat (see H.R. 2812), H5896 [5AU]
———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see S. 939), S2839 [10MY] (see H.R. 1802), H3159 [10MY]
———reduce carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content (see H.R. 3242), H7007 [24OC]
———repeal credit for plug-in electric drive vehicles (see H.R. 3768), H10033 [30DE]
———require responsible parties to pay full cost of offshore oil spills (see S. 215), S338 [27JA]
Transportation: advance use of cleaner construction equipment on Federal-aid highway and public transportation construction projects to improve air quality near construction sites (see S. 972), S2928 [12MY] (see H.R. 3122), H6671 [6OC]
———allow States to contribute funds to agencies participating in environmental review processes relative to transportation planning and delivery projects in that State (see H.R. 551), H550 [8FE]
———enhance employer involvement in transportation planning and create and expand commuter benefit programs (see H.R. 260), H141 [11JA]
———establish national purposes and goals for Federal surface transportation activities and programs and create a national surface transportation plan (see S. 326), S642 [10FE]
———promote green infrastructure through research and development (see H.R. 2317), H4526 [23JN]
———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see S. 2011), S8733 [16DE] (see H.R. 572), H598 [9FE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: incorporate consideration of global warming and sea-level rise into the comprehensive conservation plans for coastal national wildlife refuges (see H. Con. Res. 15), H599 [9FE]
———protect, restore, enhance, and manage migratory bird populations, their habitats, and the ecosystems they rely on, through voluntary actions on public and private lands (see H.R. 1917), H3301 [13MY]
Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H6781 [11OC]
———encourage efficiency (see H.R. 1967), H3409 [24MY]
———require a health advisory and drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium (see S. 79), S124 [25JA]
———require a health advisory and drinking water standard for perchlorate (see S. 78), S124 [25JA]
———require additional monitoring of certain contaminants in drinking water (see S. 875), S2621 [3MY]
Water Desalination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2664), H5660 [27JY]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 3658), H8965 [14DE]
Water pollution: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (see S. 1701), S6505 [13OC]
———ban use of dispersants in oil spill cleanup efforts until it is determined that it is safe to use such dispersants (see H.R. 3562), H8135 [5DE]
———clarify requirement that permit applications for the discharge of pollutants be approved by disinterested board members (see H.R. 2765), H5884 [1AU]
———clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 1375), H2327 [5AP]
———ensure safe and proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil spill or release of hazardous substances (see S. 661), S1933 [29MR]
Wild Rogue Wilderness Area: expand (see S. 2001), S8679 [15DE] (see H.R. 3436), H7713 [16NO]
Wildlife: prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see S. 1324), S4329 [5JY]
———prohibit importation of various injurious species of constrictor snakes (see H.R. 511), H509 [26JA]
Women: recognize the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H. Con. Res. 84), H7331 [3NO]
World Habitat Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 285), S6049 [3OC]
Zoos and aquariums: recognize and honor, commend employees, recommend that people visit local zoos and aquariums, and urge continued support (see S. Res. 132), S2188 [6AP]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1247 [4MR]
Court documents
Massachusetts v. EPA: Supreme Court, H2366 [6AP]
Excerpts
EPA endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases relative to Federal policy to mitigate climate change under the Clean Air Act: Federal Register, H2375-H2377 [6AP]
Factsheets
Importance of Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to the Continued Development and Commercialization of Advanced Biofuels, E990 [27MY]
What To Do if a Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulb or Fluorescent Tube Light Bulb Breaks in Your Home—Detailed Recommendations, H4336 [21JN]
Letters
Better Use of Light Bulbs Act: Darrell Steinberg, Alex Padilla and Fran Pavley, California State Legislature, H4829 [11JY]
———David Jenkins, Republicans for Environmental Protection (organization), H4828 [11JY]
———Gene Karpinski, League of Conservation Voters, H4828 [11JY]
———Holly R. Hart, United Steelworkers of America (organization), H4823 [11JY]
———Larry Schweiger, National Wildlife Federation, H4828 [11JY]
———National Electrical Manufacturers Association, H4827 [11JY]
———Representatives Garrett, Rob Bishop, and Stutzman, H4829 [11JY]
———several consumer protection organizations, H4827 [11JY]
———several energy and environmental organizations, H4827 [11JY]
———several environmental organizations, H4828 [11JY]
Bureau of Reclamation water projects funding: G. Wade Miller, WateReuse Association, H975 [16FE]
———Timothy Quinn, Association of California Water Agencies, H975 [16FE]
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act: Arvin Ganesan, EPA, H4967 [13JY]
———Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H4964 [13JY]
———Mike Strain, Louisiana Dept. of Agriculture & Forestry, H4965 [13JY]
———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H4965 [13JY]
———several business organizations, H4964 [13JY]
———Stephen Haterius, National Association of State Depts. of Agriculture, H4965 [13JY]
Clear a proposed project in the Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River: Ryan Alexander, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), E1782 [5OC]
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act: several individuals, H6950 [14OC]
Construction of natural gas pipeline in Puerto Rico: Rossana Lopez Leon, Puerto Rico Office of the Ombudsman for the Elderly, H3004, H3005, H3006, H3007 [4MY]
Conversion of Capitol Power Plant from coal to natural gas: Representative Whitfield, H1046 [16FE]
———Stephen T. Ayers, Acting Architect of the Capitol, H1046 [16FE]
Dept. of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program, State Energy Program, and Building Technologies Program funding: Jason Hartke, U.S. Green Building Council, H4842 [11JY]
———Kenneth J. Nemeth, Southern States Energy Board, H4842 [11JY]
———several organizations, H4842 [11JY]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies appropriations: Bill Meadows and John Nau, H5458 [25JY]
Energy Independence and Security Act long-term impacts: Richard G. Newell, Dept. of Energy, S2172 [6AP]
Energy Information Administration Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey funding: Lynn G. Bellenger, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., H4997 [13JY]
———several commercial real estate and energy efficiency organizations, H4997 [13JY]
Energy Tax Prevention Act: Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H2364 [6AP]
———Grover G. Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), H2372 [6AP]
———Mark Crisson, American Public Power Association, H2372 [6AP]
———Michael J. Morris, American Electric Power Co., Inc., H2364 [6AP]
———several organizations, H2372 [6AP]
———Thomas A. Barthold, Committee on Taxation (Joint), H2341 [6AP]
———Thomas J. Gibson, American Iron and Steel Institute, H2371 [6AP]
EPA Regulatory Relief Act: Lisa P. Jackson, EPA, S4726 [20JY]
———Mathy Stanislaus, EPA, S4727 [20JY]
———several manufacturing organizations, S4725 [20JY]
———W. Randall Rawson, American Boiler Manufacturers Association, H6704 [11OC]
EPA rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act: several health organizations, S7323 [10NO]
EPA water quality standards implementation for inland waters in Florida funding: Adam H. Putnam, Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, H1290 [18FE]
European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6999 [24OC]
———Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6998 [24OC]
Extend the public comment period before implementing any changes to certain EPA rules and actions: several health organizations, H6431 [23SE]
Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act: Lisa P. Jackson, EPA, H8279 [8DE]
———several organizations, H8276 [8DE]
Government regulations impact on the energy sector: Senator Roberts, S1313 [7MR]
Jobs and Energy Permitting Act: Collin P. O'Mara, Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources, H4409 [22JN]
Lease Extension and Secure Energy Act: James W. Noe, Shallow Water Energy Security Coalition, S3030 [17MY]
———Stephen E. Heitzman, Phoenix Exploration Co., S3029 [17MY]
New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation regulations regarding commercial vessels ballast water: Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin, Mitch Daniels, Governor of Indiana, and John R. Kasich, Governor of Ohio, H7372 [4NO]
NOAA Joint Polar Satellite System funding: Representative Wolf, E1951 [27OC]
Nomination of Rebecca R. Wodder to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks: Representative Luetkemeyer, E1433 [28JY]
Northern Arizona Mining Continuity Act: several Members of Congress, S6464 [12OC]
Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8334 [12DE]
———Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8335 [12DE]
———Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8335 [12DE]
Preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change: Anne L. Kelly, Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy (organization), S1956 [30MR]
———several business associations, S1923 [29MR]
———several environmental organizations, S1956 [30MR]
———several health care organizations, S1955 [30MR]
Prepare Spanish version of Corps of Engineers draft Environmental Assessment and other key documents relative to Via Verde Natural Gas Pipeline Project: several environmental groups, H8190 [7DE]
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act: Gene Schmidt, National Association of Conservation Districts, H2084 [30MR]
———several agricultural organizations, H2084 [30MR]
Remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened or endangered species: Larry D. Voyles, Arizona Game and Fish Dept., S477 [2FE]
Require watersheds receiving Federal funds to be subject to Federal clean water regulations: Representative Connolly, H4982 [13JY]
State authority to impose more protective operational requirements on ballast water discharges from commercial vessels within State resource waters: Curtis L. Fossum, California State Lands Commission, H7347 [4NO]
———R. Steven Brown, Environmental Council of the States, H7347 [4NO]
U.S. investment in clean energy technology and job creation: Steven Chu, Sec. of Energy, S8504 [13DE]
Lists
Committee on America's Climate Choices members, S3676 [9JN]
Deepwater Horizon oil spill damage statistics, S2535 [14AP]
Organizations supporting Flake amendment to H.R. 2112, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, on ethanol blender pump or storage facilities construction funding, H4291 [16JN]
Organizations supporting H.R. 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act, H2363 [6AP]
Watersheds and States covered by the Connolly amendment to H.R. 2018, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, requiring watersheds receiving Federal funds to be subject to Federal clean water regulations, H4983 [13JY]
Motions
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1247 [4MR], H1355 [18FE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (S. 953), S3013 [17MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), H3092 [5MY]
EPA: disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), S7310 [10NO]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), H8294 [8DE]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), H6903 [13OC]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), H6444 [23SE]
Government regulations: facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (S. 1786), S7095 [3NO]
———preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (H.R. 910), H2505 [7AP]
Gulf of Mexico: facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), H3184 [11MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), H4418 [22JN]
Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), H6956 [14OC]
States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), H4992 [13JY]
Petitions and memorials
Pennsylvania: EPA enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4970 [13JY]
Texas: inclusion of dunes sagebrush lizard on endangered species list, E1091 [14JN]
Press releases
Americans for Prosperity Applauds Representatives Collin Peterson, Dan Boren and Nick Rahall for Supporting EPA Preemption: Americans for Prosperity (organization), H2372 [6AP]
Energy Tax Prevention Act: American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, H2363 [6AP]
———American Forest & Paper Association, H2363 [6AP]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: economic impact of ethanol production, H3210 [11MY]
———expedite process for approval of certain biotechnology products (H.R. 2031), E984 [27MY]
———impact of Government regulations, H8744 [13DE]
———reduce regulatory burden on the agricultural sector of the national economy (H.R. 3323), H7219 [2NO]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction to restore conservation programs funding, H4283, H4284 [16JN]
———conservation programs funding, H4205 [15JN], E1209 [24JN]
———exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4292, H4293 [16JN]
———prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H4268 [15JN]
Albany, GA: tribute to ``Jim Fowler Day'', E2177 [2DE]
Albany, NY: tribute to level of clean energy jobs and contribution to clean export economy, H4957 [13JY]
America Recycles Day: observance, E2043, E2047, E2049 [15NO], E2101 [18NO]
Animals: honor wild horses and burros as important to our national heritage and recognize birthday of wild stallion, Cloud (H. Res. 284), E948 [25MY]
A-One Geothermal, Inc.: tribute, E888 [13MY]
Appropriations: direct CBO and BLS to conduct a joint study on effect of full-year continuing appropriations legislation on job levels and report findings in the Employment Situation Report, H1243, H1244 [18FE]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H727, H746, H750-H754 [14FE], H801, H803, H804, H817-H913 [15FE], H937, H941, H942, H944, H948, H949, H950, H951, H955, H957-H1036, H1043-H1068 [16FE], H1074, H1080-H1175, H1181-H1189 [17FE], H1201, H1202-H1249, H1255-H1357 [18FE], H1366, H1378-H1382 [28FE], H1395, H1398, H1404, H1405, H1406-H1415, H1417-H1419, H1425, H1429, H1442-H1445 [1MR], H1460, H1463, H1464, H1485, H1502, H1503, H1517 [2MR], H1527, H1528, H1554-H1557, H1561 [3MR], H1627, H1628, H1629, H1643-H1649 [9MR], H1672, H1673, H1676, H1699, H1712 [10MR], H1751-H1761 [11MR], H1773 [14MR], H1805-H1810, H1821, H1822, H1828, H1836 [15MR], H1849, H1850, H1859, H1901 [16MR], H1980 [17MR], H2004, H2007 [29MR], H2046, H2048, H2049, H2050, H2063, H2065-H2067, H2092 [30MR], H2113, H2118, H2119 [31MR], H2217, H2218, H2225, H2228, H2230, H2248 [1AP], H2272 [4AP], H2299, H2301, H2302, H2314 [5AP], H2331, H2336, H2392, H2395, H2401 [6AP], H2414, H2453 [7AP], H2541, H2544, H2547, H2549, H2550 [8AP], H2598 [12AP], H2739, H2743, H2789 [14AP], H2903 [15AP], H5739 [29JY], H5860 [1AU], H6677 [11OC], E222 [14FE], E238, E239, E240, E241, E242, E243, E245, E247, E248, E249, E250, E251 [16FE], E253, E254, E255, E257, E258, E259 [17FE], E261, E262, E269, E270, E271, E272, E273, E275, E276, E277, E278, E279, E280, E281, E282, E283, E284, E286, E287, E288, E289, E290, E291, E292, E293, E295, E296, E297, E298, E299, E300, E301, E302, E303, E305, E308, E310, E312, E317, E318, E319 [18FE], E321, E322, E324, E333, E336 [28FE], E388, E389 [1MR], E396 [2MR], E413, E414, E415, E416 [3MR], E500 [16MR]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 92), H804-H817, H879 [15FE]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to recommit, H1355 [18FE]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, H1174, H1175 [17FE]
Arbor Day: observance, E2241 [13DE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (H.R. 139), E5 [5JA]
Arizona: failure of the Navajo Generating Station to meet certain EPA requirements, H707 [11FE]
Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (H.R. 1334), E603 [1AP]
Army: Environmental Quality Technology Program research funding, H4603, H4604 [6JY]
Association of Amputee Surfers (AmpSurf): tribute to Operation Restoration on Pismo Beach, CA, H6793 [12OC]
Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (H.R. 2594), H6997-H7002 [24OC]
Bicycles: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation, H1730 [11MR]
BLM: clarify that the movement of livestock across public lands is subject to review under the National Environmental Policy Act, H5613, H5614 [27JY]
———drilling permit application processing funding, H5466 [25JY]
Boonton, NJ: anniversary of Land Conservancy of New Jersey, E1312 [13JY]
Bucks County Conservation District (organization): anniversary, E1692 [22SE]
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement: clarify procedures for approving applications for oil and gas leases on the Outer Continental Shelf, H5614-H5617 [27JY]
———funding, H5545, H5546 [26JY]
Bureau of Reclamation: Klamath Dam removal and sedimentation study implementation funding, H1262-H1265 [18FE]
———participate in phase one of the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project (H.R. 917), E490 [15MR]
———water projects funding, H970, H972, H975 [16FE]
Business and industry: require owners and operators of surface impoundments to equip coal storage facilities with safety monitoring systems, H6956, H6957 [14OC]
Buy American Act: require American manufactured construction materials to build holding facilities for coal ash, H6929-H6931 [14OC]
———require total domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 487), H574 [9FE], H1648 [9MR], H1828 [15MR], H2402 [6AP], H3258 [12MY], H3799 [31MY], H5959 [7SE], H6850 [12OC]
California: add to certain wilderness areas in the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests, protect property rights in such additions, and prevent and prepare for wildfires and address backlog of maintenance (H.R. 113), E6 [5JA]
———provide congressional direction for Endangered Species Act implementation relative to operation of Central Valley Project and California State Water Project, and water relief (H.R. 1251), H2050 [30MR]
Cape Canaveral, FL: tribute to opening of NASA Propellants North Administrative and Maintenance Facility, E86 [20JA]
Capitol Building and Grounds: Green the Capitol Initiative funding, H1045-H1047 [16FE]
CERCLA: provide for use of funds in the Superfund program for their intended purposes and ensure adequate resources for cleanup of hazardous substances (H.R. 1596), E761 [15AP]
Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff into the watershed (H.R. 1651), E756 [15AP]
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: provide for continuing authorization (H.R. 1649), E756 [15AP]
Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (H.R. 1734), H7253 [2NO]
Clean Air Act: delay effect of reclassifying certain nonattainment areas adjacent to an international border (H.R. 325), E101 [24JA]
———funding, H843 [15FE], H967, H969, H971, H997 [16FE], H1202 [18FE], H1827 [15MR], H2276 [4AP]
———impact, H536-H542 [8FE], H559 [9FE], H706 [11FE]
———impact of regulations on air quality, E1173 [23JN]
———impact of regulatory requirements on the environment and job creation, H642 [10FE], H1651, H1653 [9MR]
Cleveland, OH: tribute to EarthFest, E749 [15AP]
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association: tribute to David Webster Greener Way to Work Day, E1709 [23SE]
Climate: global warming, H3413 [25MY], H6186 [15SE], H8309-H8314 [8DE]
Colleges and universities: establish undergraduate student fellowship program in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with emphasis on fields of energy, environment, and economy (H.R. 3703), E2305 [16DE]
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. 2111), E1051 [3JN]
Conservation of energy: impact of compact fluorescent light bulbs, H4336 [21JN]
———incandescent light bulbs phase-out funding, H2027, H2028 [29MR], E269 [18FE]
———repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, H7941 [30NO], H8144 [6DE], H9818 [16DE]
———repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (H.R. 2417), H4822-H4830 [11JY], H4952 [13JY], H5075 [14JY], E1296, E1297, E1300, E1301, E1303 [12JY], E1359 [19JY], E1454 [29JY]
Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. Weeks' contributions to the conservation of forests and water supply (H. Res. 84), E199 [10FE]
Constitutional amendments: right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment (H.J. Res. 33), H2528 [7AP]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: tribute (H. Res. 47), E92 [20JA]
Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 738), E249 [16FE]
Corkern, Wilton: Accokeek Foundation National Conservation Leadership Award recipient, E1790 [6OC]
Corps of Engineers: allow issuance of regulations that clarify what waters fall under Federal protection, H4811-H4815 [11JY]
———beach replenishment projects funding, H1247-H1249 [18FE], E319 [18FE]
———Everglades Restoration Plan funding, H4803 [11JY]
———global warming project planning funding, H4807, H4809 [11JY], E1308 [13JY]
———impact of proposed highway extension through Garner, NC, H1654, H1655 [9MR], E442 [9MR]
———modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program (H.R. 1652), E756 [15AP]
———operation and maintenance funding through reductions in construction funding, H4804 [11JY]
———operation and maintenance funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development program funding, H4806, H4807 [11JY]
———prohibit funding for Missouri River Ecosystem Restoration Plan study, H5074, H5075 [14JY]
———take action on the Chicago waterway system to prevent migration of bighead and silver carps into Lake Michigan, H1104 [17FE]
Council on Environmental Quality: report to Congress annually on the number of permits for which applications have been submitted and that have not been issued because an environmental impact statement is pending (H.R. 1049), H1730 [11MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: Biomass Crop Assistance Program funding, E1118 [16JN]
———Organic Transition Program funding, H881, H882 [15FE]
———prohibit funding for implementation of climate change regulations, H4272 [15JN]
———proposed rule to regulate biotech crops, H700 [11FE]
———Rural Energy for America Program funding, E1107 [15JN]
———Rural Energy for America Program funding through reductions in Office of the Chief Information Officer, H4167, H4168 [14JN]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (H.R. 502), H639 [10FE]
Dept. of Defense: encourage development of domestic alternative fuels, H3394, H3395 [24MY]
———Environmental Security Technology Certification program funding, H4597 [6JY]
———exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4060 [13JN], H4719, H4720 [7JY], E990 [27MY], E1088 [14JN]
———health effects of left-over munitions in congested residential areas of formerly used defense sites study funding, H4704 [7JY]
———Navy Northwest Training Range Complex funding, E1270 [8JY]
———prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H4714 [7JY]
———reform energy policy (H.R. 2266), E1139 [21JN]
———Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program funding, H4596 [6JY]
Dept. of Education: give priority in awarding grants to States that use green school building practices in charter school facilities, H6002 [8SE], E1628 [14SE]
———promote environmental education (H.R. 2547), E1321 [14JY], E1687 [22SE]
Dept. of Energy: adjust eligibility criteria for the Weatherization Assistance Program, H5069 [14JY]
———certify calculation of worst-case oil spill scenario prior to issuance of permit for construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, H5526 [26JY]
———clean energy efficiency and research programs funding, E1337 [15JY]
———Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program, fossil energy research and development program, science programs, and departmental administration funding, H4844 [11JY]
———Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development program and nuclear energy program funding, H4821, H4822 [11JY]
———Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development program funding, H4838 [11JY]
———energy efficiency retrofitting programs funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration weapons activities funding, H4839, H4840 [11JY]
———Energy Information Administration Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey funding, H4996 [13JY]
———fossil energy research and development program risk based data management system funding, H4995, H4996 [13JY]
———importance of renewable energy loan guarantee programs, E715 [14AP]
———National Energy Technology Laboratory clean coal technology research funding, H4997, H4998 [13JY]
———non-defense environmental cleanup funding, H4999, H5000 [13JY]
———non-defense environmental cleanup funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4998, H4999 [13JY]
———Office of River Protection waste treatment plant and tank farms projects funding, H5000, H5001 [13JY]
———prohibit funding for implementation of the incandescent reflector lamps standards, H5075, H5076 [14JY]
———prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H5061 [14JY]
———prohibit funding to transfer authority over the Office of Environmental Management, H5060 [14JY]
———prohibit reallocation of unspent Weatherization Assistance Program funding, H4834, H4835 [11JY]
———provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (H.R. 1367), H3177-H3179 [11MY]
———reauthorize pipeline safety legislation prior to expediting consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, H4592 [6JY]
———renewable energy loan guarantee programs funding, H1671 [10MR]
———solar energy research and development funding, H4846 [11JY]
———solar energy research and development funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy administrative programs funding, H4817-H4819 [11JY], H5059, H5060 [14JY]
———solar energy research and development funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development program funding, H5054, H5055 [14JY]
———solid oxide fuel cell technology research and development funding, H5072, H5073 [14JY]
———State Energy Program funding, H903, H904 [15FE]
———Vehicle Technologies Program funding, H4838, H4839, H4840, H4841 [11JY], H5067 [14JY]
———Vehicle Technologies Program funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development program funding, H4835, H4836 [11JY]
———Weatherization Assistance Program, State Energy Program, and Building Technologies Program funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration weapons activities funding, H4841-H4843 [11JY], E1301 [12JY], E1334 [15JY]
———Weatherization Assistance Program funding, H903, H904 [15FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program funding, H3834 [1JN]
———prohibit funding for Climate Change Adaptation Task Force, H3890-H3892 [1JN]
———prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H3899, H3900 [1JN]
———prohibit transfer of funds to the Dept. of the Interior for environmental mitigation activities relative to border security, H3888-H3890 [1JN]
Dept. of the Interior: clarify jurisdiction relative to C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir (H.R. 489), H6473-H6475 [3OC]
———clear a proposed project in the Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River (H.R. 850), E1782 [5OC]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), H2942, H2995 [3MY], H3008, H3047 [4MY], H3066, H3078-H3094 [5MY], H3117, H3119, H3126, H3154 [10MY], H3164, H3208, H3211 [11MY], H3228, H3231 [12MY], H3322 [23MY], H4928 [12JY], H6539 [4OC], H7191 [1NO], H7422 [14NO], H8080 [2DE], E839 [10MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), consideration (H. Res. 245), H3067-H3078 [5MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), motion to recommit, H3092, H3093 [5MY]
———continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (H.R. 2351), H8131 [5DE], H8245 [7DE]
———ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations, H3050 [4MY]
———ensure that proposed oil and gas lease sales on the Outer Continental Shelf will not impede Dept. of Defense operations, H3196-H3198 [11MY]
———establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (H.R. 49), H1801 [15MR], H4194 [15JN]
———extend Outer Continental Shelf leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements (H.R. 993), H1754 [11MR]
———Klamath River Hydroelectric Dam removal, H6350 [22SE]
———Klamath River Hydroelectric Dam study funding, H902 [15FE], E414 [3MR]
———Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, H977, H978, H988 [16FE], H5406 [25JY], H5547, H5548, H5557 [26JY], E1415 [27JY]
———Land and Water Conservation Fund land acquisition funding, H5548, H5549 [26JY]
———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations, H95 [6JA], H1074 [17FE], H1505, H1506 [2MR], H1655 [9MR], H1670, H1710 [10MR], H2095 [30MR], H2991-H2996 [3MY], H3151 [10MY], H6788 [12OC]
———lift timeline requirements for approval of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas drilling permits in the event of a lack of adequate budget or staff expertise, H3140 [10MY]
———Office of Insular Affairs Assistance to Territories Account funding, H973, H974 [16FE]
———Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation and Enforcement funding for stream buffer rule implementation, H1279, H1280 [18FE], H4686 [7JY]
———permit process for drilling oil and natural gas in the Gulf of Mexico funding, H5572, H5573 [26JY]
———prohibit approval of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas drilling permits without completion of necessary safety and environmental reviews, H3138, H3139 [10MY]
———prohibit issuance of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas drilling permits without certification of worst-case discharge scenario, H3137, H3138 [10MY]
———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, H3173 [11MY]
———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (H.R. 261), E416 [3MR]
———require certain offshore oil and gas leases specify that resources produced be offered for sale only in the U.S., H3092, H3093 [5MY]
———require consultation with independent drilling safety organization before issuance of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas drilling permits, H3134, H3135 [10MY]
———require oil and natural gas drilling permit applicants to submit worst-case discharge scenario containment and clean-up plan, H3200, H3201 [11MY]
———require safety review of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas permits to take into consideration all safety, environmental and fisheries laws, H3132-H3134 [10MY]
———require the President to certify that proposed oil and gas lease sale 220 on the Outer Continental Shelf of Virginia will not impede naval or other Dept. of Defense operations, H3089, H3090 [5MY], H3117 [10MY]
———require updated environmental and safety reviews before allowing certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, H3080, H3088, H3089 [5MY]
———return revenue benefits from Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas drilling to coastal States where the drilling has occurred, H3080 [5MY]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H5445-H5447 [25JY], H5493 [26JY]
———making appropriations, H9895 [16DE]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2584), H5410-H5470 [25JY], H5493, H5494, H5543-H5578 [26JY], H5600-H5659 [27JY], H5688-H5693 [28JY], E1415, E1416, E1427 [27JY], E1435 [28JY], E1448 [29JY], E1457 [30JY], E1466 [1AU], E1491 [2AU], E1521 [16AU], E1523 [19AU]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2584), consideration (H. Res. 363), H5403-H5409 [25JY]
Dept. of Transportation: require Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to study the risks of transporting diluted bitumen and determine if current regulations are sufficient, H5521 [26JY]
Detroit, MI: tribute to automobile manufacturing ingenuity and development of technologies leading to electric drive vehicles and solar powered buildings, H517 [8FE]
Drug Take-Back Day: observance, H7988 [30NO]
Drugs: provide for the disposal of drugs pursuant to national pharmaceutical stewardship programs (H.R. 2939), E1639 [15SE]
Duxbury, MA: tribute to dedication of David Cutler Memorial Forest, E1764 [4OC]
Earth Day: observance, E721 [14AP]
Economy: impact of Government regulations, H5029 [14JY], H5408 [25JY], H6406 [22SE], H7610 [15NO], H7691-H7697 [16NO]
———job creation in the clean air, clean water, and alternative fuels industries, H5448 [25JY]
———reduce regulatory burden on the agricultural and small business sectors of the national economy, H8197 [7DE]
Endangered species: allow importation of polar bears for the purposes of public display at accredited zoological institutions, H5443 [25JY]
———inclusion of Concho water snake on endangered species list, H5553 [26JY]
———inclusion of dunes sagebrush lizard on endangered species list, H5553, H5558 [26JY]
———judicial review of rules removing the gray wolf from the list of threatened or endangered species, H5438 [25JY], H5611-H5613 [27JY]
———remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened or endangered species, H984 [16FE]
Endangered Species Act: funding, H5438, H5439 [25JY]
Energy and water development: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels by applicable agencies, H5068 [14JY]
Energy Tax Prevention Act: inclusion of provisions dealing with energy taxes, H2341 [6AP]
EPA: accept scientific findings that climate change is occurring, is caused largely by human activities, and poses significant risks for public health and welfare, H2373 [6AP]
———allow a notice period permiting affected industries to submit economic impact statements before any greenhouse gas regulations take effect, H2366-H2368 [6AP]
———allow extensions in the offshore drilling permitting process to allow time for State and local community input, H4405 [22JN]
———award grants for electronic device recycling reduction research, development, and demonstration projects (H.R. 2396), E1206 [24JN]
———cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases implementation funding, H992 [16FE], H1186-H1189 [17FE], E319 [18FE]
———change compliance date following issuance of achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H6654, H6655 [6OC]
———Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration plan implementation funding, H1282-H1284 [18FE], E321 [28FE]
———clarify application of particulate matter produced from mining activities to Clean Air Act regulations, H8286 [8DE]
———clarify application of regulatory requirements to permit holders determined to be in significant noncompliance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4980, H4981 [13JY]
———clarify authority to determine and regulate water quality standards of water passing through several States, H4960 [13JY]
———clarify authority to provide technical assistance to States taking action to limit greenhouse gas emissions, H2369-H2371 [6AP]
———clarify impact of TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline on greenhouse gas emissions, H5520-H5522 [26JY]
———clarify that proposal for additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators does not supersede authority to regulate air pollution, H6651, H6652 [6OC]
———clean air grants funding through reductions in capital improvement and maintenance funding, H5637, H5638 [27JY]
———Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding, H5441 [25JY], H5641 [27JY]
———coal combustion waste regulation funding, H1319, H1320 [18FE], E251 [16FE]
———conduct studies to identify pollution control policies which will lead to domestic job growth in the clean energy sector, H6428, H6429 [23SE]
———conduct study to determine long-term impact of ban on authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, H2362-H2366 [6AP]
———consider effects of certain rules and actions on clean energy jobs and clean energy companies, including those exporting clean energy technology, H6422, H6423 [23SE]
———consider impact on employment levels and economic activity of agricultural industry prior to issuance of any new environmental rules or regulations, H8288, H8289 [8DE]
———consider potential reductions in illness-related absences from work when establishing a compliance date for boiler, process heater, and incinerator achievable standards, H6842 [12OC]
———consider the impact on employment levels and economic activity prior to issuing a regulation, policy statement, or guidance, or implementing any new or substantially altered program, H4978-H4980 [13JY]
———consult with the Dept. of Agriculture when modifying national ambient air quality standards relative to nuisance dust in certain areas, H8284, H8285 [8DE]
———continue to require industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators to reduce emissions if such emissions are causing respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses and deaths, H6699 [11OC]
———continue to require industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators to reduce emissions if such emissions are damaging children's development, H6645-H6651 [6OC]
———continue to require industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators to reduce emissions if such emissions are increasing cancer risks, H6700-H6702 [11OC]
———delay implementation of mid-level ethanol blends Clean Air Act waivers until safety concerns are addressed, H1317, H1318 [18FE]
———delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants, H6376-H6389 [22SE], H6421, H6425, H6427, H6428 [23SE], H6575, H6621 [5OC], H6632, H6633, H6635 [6OC], E1700, E1703, E1707, E1721 [23SE], E1735 [3OC]
———delay implementation of the cross-State air pollution rule (H.R. 2891), H6104 [13SE], E1598 [12SE]
———determine whether requirements for pollution controls will result in lower gas prices at the pump, H4418 [22JN]
———Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grants funding, H5632, H5636, H5637 [27JY], H6435, H6436 [23SE]
———Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grants funding through reductions in buildings and facilities account funding, H5631 [27JY]
———disapprove proposed maximum achievable control technology for boilers, H712 [11FE], H987 [16FE], H4518 [23JN]
———disapprove rule relating to ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP); Flexible Permits; Final Rule'', H417 [24JA]
———disapprove rule relating to ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP); Flexible Permits; Final Rule'' (H.J. Res. 21), H1787 [14MR]
———eliminate authority to deny or restrict the use of a defined area as a dredged or fill material disposal site, E1319 [14JY]
———Energy Star Program funding, H5628, H5629 [27JY]
———enforce emission reductions from cement kilns if such emissions are harming brain development or causing learning disabilities in infants or children, H6582-H6587 [5OC]
———enforce national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter, H8283 [8DE]
———enforcement authority to cleanup and protect waterways funding, H5453 [25JY]
———ensure analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions include impact on low-income communities and public health, H6423 [23SE]
———ensure protection of public health in case of public health emergency caused by climate change, H2375-H2379 [6AP]
———ensure regulation of particulate matter includes regulation of cadmium, lead, and asbestos, H8294, H8295 [8DE]
———ensure that any prohibition or limitation on Clean Air Act authority would not apply to any EPA action to reduce demand for oil, H2379, H2380 [6AP]
———ensure that the term nuisance dust does not include particulate matter containing arsenic or other heavy metals hazardous to human health, H8285 [8DE]
———enter into contract with National Academy of Sciences to review non-mercury hazardous air pollutants emitted by electric generating units and industrial boilers, H987, H988 [16FE]
———Environmental Appeals Board funding to invalidate any permit issued for activities on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf, H1182, H1183 [17FE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), H5973 [8SE], H8106 [2DE], H8196 [7DE], H8274-H8296 [8DE], E2225 [12DE], E2240, E2247 [13DE], E2252 [14DE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), consideration (H. Res. 487), H8267-H8272 [8DE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), motion to recommit, H8294, H8295 [8DE]
———establish ceiling on principal forgiveness for loans from Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, H5641, H5642 [27JY]
———exclude certain uncontrollable dust events from determinations of whether an area is in compliance with the coarse particulate matter standard, H8287 [8DE]
———exclude from review all rules and regulations that undergo a cost-benefit analysis as part of regulatory requirements, H6427, H6428 [23SE]
———exempt farmers, ranchers, and small businesses from regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, H2384, H2385 [6AP]
———exempt regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, H991, H992, H993 [16FE]
———extend the public comment period before implementing any changes to certain rules and actions, H6429-H6431 [23SE]
———facilitate implementation of the renewable fuel standard, H992-H994 [16FE]
———funding, H826 [15FE], H973, H980 [16FE], H5437, H5439, H5441 [25JY], H5626 [27JY], E1427 [27JY]
———funding through reductions in Office of the Sec. of the Interior funding, H5573, H5574 [26JY]
———grant authority to regulate emissions from offshore drilling companies' support vessels, H4402 [22JN]
———grant authority to regulate nuisance dust if State, local, or tribal laws are not sufficient to protect public health, H8283, H8284 [8DE]
———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H6444, H6445 [23SE], H6866 [13OC], E1521 [16AU]
———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding through reductions in BLM funding, H5544, H5545 [26JY]
———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding through reductions in EPA climate change programs funding, H5622-H5625 [27JY]
———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding through reductions in Office of the Sec. of the Interior funding, H5570, H5571 [26JY]
———Great Lakes States funding relative to implementation of ballast water rules, H5449 [25JY]
———Greenhouse Gas Registry funding, H988, H989 [16FE], H5630 [27JY]
———impact of overregulation on the economy, H698-H700 [11FE], H2025 [29MR]
———importance of environmental regulations, E1493 [2AU]
———include findings for health costs and benefits resulting from implementing standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H6653, H6654 [6OC]
———include National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants relative to cement manufacturing facilities in analyses of impacts of certain rules and actions, H6426 [23SE]
———lawn fertilizer regulations, H5453 [25JY]
———maintain authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards, H4975 [13JY]
———maintain current air quality standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators in certain metropolitan areas with worst air quality rankings, H6652, H6653 [6OC]
———maintain existing standards for cement manufacturing facilities if proposed changes impede Dept. of HHS mercury reduction goals, H6597 [5OC]
———national primary ambient air quality standard modification applicable to coarse particulate matter, H1461 [2MR]
———national primary ambient air quality standard modification applicable to coarse particulate matter funding, H1326 [18FE]
———Office of Sustainable Communities funding, H5625 [27JY], E1435 [28JY]
———partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (H.R. 3097), E1779 [5OC]
———preserve access to local courts to appeal local and regional actions on oil and natural gas permitting decisions, H4406, H4407 [22JN]
———preserve authority to regulate pipelines that cross streambeds, H4983, H4984 [13JY]
———preserve authority to regulate waters in areas that the President has declared a disaster due to flooding and to other waters that contributed to the flooding, H4986 [13JY]
———preserve authority to regulate waters that provide flood protection, are fish and wildlife habitats which provide economic benefits, or are coastal recreation areas, H4984-H4986 [13JY]
———preserve authority to set water quality standards for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit programs, H4977, H4978 [13JY]
———preserve Environmental Appeals Board authority to remand or deny issuance of Clean Air Act permits for offshore drilling, H4406 [22JN]
———prohibit from regulating fossil fuel combustion waste (H.R. 1391), H2414 [7AP], H6927, H6929 [14OC]
———prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (H.R. 153), H1464 [2MR]
———prohibit funding to contravene or delay implementation of the Executive Order on environmental justice for minority and low-income populations, H5092, H5093 [15JY]
———prohibit funding to retroactively disapprove Corps of Engineers permits to discharge dredged or fill material into navigable waters, H1318, H1319 [18FE]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H8739, H8740, H8808 [13DE], H10006 [20DE], E2288 [16DE]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), H4521 [23JN], H5954 [7SE], H6089 [12SE], H6378 [22SE], H6540-H6542 [4OC], H6559, H6575, H6580, H6584, H6586, H6594, H6620 [5OC], H6631-H6638, H6644-H6661 [6OC], H6698-H6727 [11OC], H6841, H6842 [12OC], H6881, H6903-H6906 [13OC], H6929 [14OC], H7318 [3NO], E1773, E1776 [5OC], E1786, E1795, E1796, E1802 [6OC], E1807 [7OC], E1867 [14OC]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), consideration (H. Res. 419), H6523-H6528 [4OC]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), motion to recommit, H6904 [13OC]
———provide an offset for funding required to issue new standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H6698 [11OC]
———provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans (H.R. 3379), H7382 [4NO], H8197 [7DE]
———provide that maximum achievement control technology and cross-State air pollution rules have no legal force or effect, H6433, H6434 [23SE]
———reauthorize and modify the diesel emissions reduction program, E1173 [23JN]
———recognize that mercury emitted from cement kilns is a potent neurotoxin, H6592-H6595 [5OC]
———recognize that mercury emitted from industrial boilers and waste incinerators is a potent neurotoxin, H6705, H6706 [11OC]
———recognize that new standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators will create jobs, H6702-H6704 [11OC]
———recognize that the American people are exposed to mercury from industrial sources through the consumption of fish, H6707 [11OC]
———remove authority to retroactively disapprove permits to discharge dredged or fill material into navigable waters that have been issued by the Corps of Engineeers, H648 [10FE]
———repeal renewable fuel standard program (H.R. 3098), E1779 [5OC]
———report the increase or decrease in the number of jobs resulting from enactment of the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act, H8289, H8290 [8DE]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), H5953 [7SE], H6089 [12SE], H6277, H6330 [21SE], H6352, H6357, H6367, H6376-H6389 [22SE], H6418-H6446 [23SE], H6559, H6575, H6621 [5OC], H6632, H6633, H6635 [6OC], E1699, E1700, E1703, E1706, E1707, E1710, E1715, E1716, E1721 [23SE], E1735 [3OC]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), consideration (H. Res. 406), H6360-H6366 [22SE]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), motion to recommit, H6444, H6445 [23SE]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions include pending rules on gasoline sulfur levels and vapor pressure, H6425, H6426 [23SE]
———require analysis of impact of delay of certain rules and actions on incidence of birth and developmental defects and infant mortality, H6424 [23SE]
———require implementation costs and feasibility of compliance be considered when setting national ambient air quality standards, H6377, H6379 [22SE], H6426, H6434, H6435 [23SE], E1706 [23SE]
———require interagency council to examine the cost and benefit of certain rules and actions to green energy companies, H6421 [23SE]
———require report on long-term impacts of State coal combustion residuals permit programs on human health and environment, H6951, H6952 [14OC]
———require satisfaction of certain conditions before issuing to producers of mid-level ethanol blends a waiver from certain Clean Air Act requirements, H402 [24JA]
———require study on health impact of increased air pollution in communities near refineries for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, H5527 [26JY]
———require watersheds receiving Federal funds to be subject to Federal clean water regulations, H4981-H4983 [13JY]
———research and development fellowships funding, H5625 [27JY]
———Science and Technology account funding, H986, H987 [16FE]
———set date for compliance with standards and requirements for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators as earlier than five years if such regulations create jobs, H6706, H6707 [11OC]
———shorten compliance date to provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, H6708-H6710 [11OC]
———submit report on increases in harmful pollutants in waters regulated by a State, H4980 [13JY]
———surface coal mining regulation funding, H1313 [18FE]
———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide, H427-H432 [24JA]
———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions (H.R. 199), E295 [18FE]
———Urban Waters Initiative funding through reductions in BLM funding, H5447, H5448 [25JY]
———water quality standards implementation for inland waters in Florida funding, H1290, H1291 [18FE]
Etgen, Suzanne Kilby: Scenic Rivers Land Trust, Inc., Jan Hollmann Environmental Education Award recipient, E1687 [22SE]
Executive Office of the President: Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change position funding, E251 [16FE]
———Council on Environmental Quality funding, H5647-H5649 [27JY]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Land Conservation and Tree Planting and Preservation Awards recipients, E877 [12MY]
———tribute to Lafayette Village Community neighborhood cleanup and tree planting, E2241 [13DE]
Federal agencies and departments: exempt regulations protecting public health, environment, and food and workplace safety from agency rule reform, H8095, H8096 [2DE]
Florida: provide buffer along coastline for new oil and gas drilling, E1457 [30JY]
Food Day: observance, E1917 [24OC]
Forest Service: boost and streamline timber harvests, H5407 [25JY]
———Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program funding through reductions in Wildland Fire Management-Hazardous Fuel account funding, H5644 [27JY]
———Forest Legacy Program funding through reductions in Wildfire Suppression Program funding, H5643, H5644 [27JY]
———International Forestry Program funding, H999, H1000 [16FE]
———proposed service plan relative to production of timber and energy resources from national forests, H3209 [11MY]
———State and Private Forestry funding, H5643 [27JY]
Freese and Nichols, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E254 [17FE]
GAO: compare health care costs resulting from preemption of EPA regulation of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change with such costs if the EPA were to proceed with such regulation, H2374 [6AP]
Genomatica, Inc.: EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award recipient, E1469 [1AU]
Government regulations: amend definition of greenhouse gas, remove water vapor as a part of the definition, and preserve EPA authority to improve motor vehicle efficiency, H2368, H2369 [6AP]
———clarify that voluntary programs addressing climate change are exempt from preemption of regulation of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, H2368 [6AP]
———preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (H.R. 910), H1669 [10MR], H1800, H1827 [15MR], H2114, H2198 [31MR], H2302 [5AP], H2330, H2350-H2392 [6AP], H2505-H2507 [7AP], H3046 [4MY], H6539 [4OC], H6632, H6633 [6OC], H7191 [1NO], H7422 [14NO], E665, E667 [7AP], E673, E675 [8AP]
———preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (H.R. 910), consideration (H. Res. 203), H2338-H2350 [6AP]
———preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (H.R. 910), motion to recommit, H2505-H2506 [7AP]
———require compliance by defense-related agencies with all environmental laws (H.R. 332), E101 [24JA]
———review and reform, H400 [24JA]
Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to comply with Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program standards, E225 [15FE], E280 [18FE]
Great Lakes: close Thomas J. O'Brien Lock and Dam and Chicago River Controlling Works to prevent migration of Asian carp, H1104-H1106 [17FE], E291 [18FE]
———impact of Ohio legislation allowing withdrawal of a large volume of water from Lake Erie, H5028 [14JY]
Great Swamp Watershed Association: anniversary, E973 [27MY]
Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, E755 [15AP]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources, H6793 [12OC]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), H2942, H2995 [3MY], H3008, H3047 [4MY], H3078 [5MY], H3117, H3118, H3119, H3120-H3126, H3131-H3147, H3154 [10MY], H3164, H3170, H3174, H3176, H3180-H3186, H3208, H3211 [11MY], H3229, H3231 [12MY], H4927, H4929 [12JY], H5572 [26JY], H6539 [4OC], H7191 [1NO], H7422 [14NO], H8080 [2DE], E853, E864, E866 [11MY], E880 [12MY]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), consideration (H. Res. 245), H3067-H3078 [5MY]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), motion to recommit, H3184, H3185 [11MY]
———Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion, H2095 [30MR]
———impact of oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on granting of drilling permits to BP P.L.C., H1897-H1899 [16MR]
———make permanent moratorium on deepwater drilling operations in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, H3201, H3202 [11MY]
———prohibit issuance of oil and natural gas permits to any applicant fined for certain activities until all fines and damages have been paid or a formal agreement has been reached, H3184, H3185 [11MY]
———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 56), H3136 [10MY]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 3096), H6665 [6OC]
Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1324, H1325 [18FE], H1671 [10MR], H1896 [16MR], H2251 [1AP], H4685 [7JY], H4784 [8JY], H5010, H5011 [13JY], H6448 [23SE], H6862 [13OC], H7073 [26OC], H7153 [27OC], H7266, H7315, H7316 [3NO], H7877 [18NO], H8002 [1DE], H8302-H8306 [8DE], H8736 [13DE], H9900 [16DE], E1284 [11JY]
Herndon, VA: tribute to Rachel Carson Middle School partnership with Dominion Power (company) to support green energy, E2257 [14DE]
House of Representatives: prohibit funding for polystyrene containers in food service facilities, H5380, H5381 [22JY]
Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., E1388 [22JY], E1514 [9AU], E1850 [13OC], E1964 [31OC], E1981 [2NO], E2063 [16NO], E2097, E2100 [18NO], E2123 [29NO], E2136 [30NO], E2214 [8DE], E2333 [20DE]
Indian Health Service: Sanitation Facilities Construction Program funding through reductions in BLM oil and gas and grazing management programs funding, H5443-H5445 [25JY]
Indian Shores, FL: anniversary of Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, E2289 [16DE]
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: prohibit U.S. contributions, H1315, H1316 [18FE]
Japan: construction of a Marine Corps Air Station replacement facility in Okinawa, H8930 [14DE]
Jobs and Energy Permitting Act: require EPA report on how enactment will increase oil and gas production and lower energy prices for consumers, H4409, H4410 [22JN]
King of Prussia, PA: Upper Merion School District recipient of EPA Environmental Achievement Award, E899 [13MY]
``Last Mountain'': screening of documentary on battle between large coal corporations and local citizens over impact of mining practices in West Virginia, E1813 [11OC]
Lau, Constance H.: Women's Council on Energy and the Environment Woman of the Year award recipient, E418 [3MR]
Legislative branch of the Government: compact fluorescent light bulbs funding, H5368, H5369 [21JY]
Louisiana: coastal wetlands restoration funding, H5030 [14JY]
Lubchenco, Jane: comments regarding NOAA Joint Polar Satellite System funding, E1951 [27OC]
Maersk Line (business): tribute to conversion to low-sulfur fuel, E583 [31MR]
Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1171), E531 [17MR]
Marshalltown, IA: National Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA Growth Award recipient, E823 [5MY]
Maryland: anniversary of Patuxent Research Refuge, E1857 [13OC], E1867 [14OC]
Mining and mineral resources: authorize certified States and tribes to use Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund amounts for certain reclamation projects and extend certain mine reclamation liability protections, E2325 [20DE]
Motor vehicles: lower gas prices by investing in cleaner vehicle technologies and infrastructure (H.R. 1875), H3295 [13MY]
NASA: reallocate climate research programs funding to manned space flight funding, H893, H894 [15FE]
National Bird Day: observance, E2223 [12DE]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: implement recommendations, H3190 [11MY]
———implement recommendations on blowout prevention and well designs, H3136, H3137 [10MY]
———report, H660 [10FE], E121 [26JA]
National Community Foundations Week: observance, E2104 [18NO]
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: funding, E448 [10MR]
National Ground Water Association: tribute, E440 [9MR]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: conduct research program on endocrine-disrupting chemicals and reduce exposure to such chemicals (H.R. 2521), E1311 [13JY]
National Recycling Week: observance, H7219 [2NO]
National security: consult with the Dept. of Defense to certify that not regulating greenhouse gases relative to climate change does not jeopardize national security, H2380, H2381 [6AP]
National Weather Service: funding, H895 [15FE]
Natural gas: Marcellus shale drilling for reserves, H2514-H2521 [7AP], H3012 [4MY], H3209 [11MY], H7216 [2NO]
Natural resources: improve natural resources management planning for State-owned facilities used for national defense (H.R. 1670), E779 [2MY]
Navy: environmental protection research funding, H4604 [6JY]
New York, NY: tribute to Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Festival, E794 [3MY]
NOAA: Climate Service establishment funding, H1310, H1311 [18FE]
———reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Office (H.R. 1650), E756 [15AP]
North Smithfield, RI: Meadows senior housing community named National Affordable Housing Management Association ``community of quality'', H1464 [2MR]
NRC: prohibit funding for draft supplemental environmental impact statement regarding Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, H5063, H5064 [14JY], E1353 [19JY]
Oakland County, MI: tribute to completion of Oakland County International Airport ``green'' terminal, E1594 [12SE]
Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H3150-H3155 [10MY], H4532 [24JN], H7156 [27OC]
———Executive order to establish a comprehensive national ocean policy, H6561 [5OC]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require threat assessment of foreign drug traffickers using Federal lands for drug operations, H6016 [9SE], H9808 [16DE]
Orange County, CA: eliminate unused lighthouse reservation, provide management consistency for the rocks and small islands along the coast, and meet original goal of preserving such rocks and small islands (H.R. 944), H8128, H8129 [5DE], H8244 [7DE]
Outer Continental Shelf: allow monitoring activities relative to air pollution to be conducted at the offshore source, H4401, H4402 [22JN], E1204 [24JN]
———lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H442 [25JA], H660, H662 [10FE], H1495 [2MR], H1627 [9MR], H2091 [30MR], H3083 [5MY], H4930 [12JY]
———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil spills and improve oversight and regulation of offshore drilling, E121 [26JA]
———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil spills and improve oversight and regulation of offshore drilling (H.R. 1664), E755 [15AP]
———monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), H4096 [14JN], H4393-H4420 [22JN], H4928 [12JY], H6632 [6OC], H7192 [1NO], H7316 [3NO], E1171, E1173, E1176, E1188 [23JN], E1199, E1204 [24JN]
———monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), consideration (H. Res. 316), H4378-H4392 [22JN]
———monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), motion to recommit, H4418 [22JN]
———preserve State authority over air quality protections for offshore drilling activities, H4407-H4409 [22JN], E1176 [23JN]
———prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coast of Oregon, H4410, H4411 [22JN]
———require oil and gas drilling and production operations to have in place the best available technology for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equipment (H.R. 1520), E710 [13AP]
———require oil companies to disclose any Federal subsidies they receive on permit applications, H4403 [22JN]
———require oil companies to disclose executive bonuses on permit applications, H4404 [22JN]
Palmetto Bay, FL: tribute to LEED-Certified Municipal Center and Emergency Operations Center opening, E257 [17FE]
Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, H5404 [25JY]
———clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 872), H2024, H2026, H2028 [29MR], H2083-H2091 [30MR], H4358 [21JN], H6539 [4OC], H6568 [5OC], H7168, H7191, H7192 [1NO], H7422 [14NO], E578, E589 [31MR], E597 [1AP], E617 [4AP]
Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H2996 [3MY], H3010, H3011 [4MY], H3080 [5MY]
———reduce dependency on foreign oil through increased offshore drilling, H7610 [15NO]
———reduce price of gasoline through offshore drilling, increased construction and investment in refineries, Federal fuel tax suspension, and free trade promotion (H.R. 1102), E487 [15MR]
Pipelines: enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (H.R. 2845), H8330-H8340 [12DE], E2258 [14DE], E2289 [16DE]
———enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (H.R. 2845), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 93), H8942 [14DE]
Power resources: create clean energy jobs, H439 [25JA], H5300 [21JY], H6149 [14SE], H6961 [14OC]
———encourage oil companies to drill for domestic petroleum on already existing land leases and prohibit sale to foreign countries, H3240, H3241 [12MY]
———enhance energy independence and economic and national security, conserve energy use, promote innovation, and achieve lower emissions and cleaner air, water, and land, H50 [6JA]
———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, H8111 [2DE]
———national energy policy, H528 [8FE], H573, H574 [9FE], H1406 [1MR], H1516 [2MR], H1528 [3MR], H1598, H1603 [8MR], H1627, H1655 [9MR], H1670 [10MR], H1849, H1850 [16MR], H1976 [17MR], H2045, H2050, H2095 [30MR], H2113, H2117 [31MR], H2940, H2992, H2993 [3MY], H3011, H3045-H3050 [4MY], H3083 [5MY], H3152-H3155 [10MY], H3169, H3170, H3193, H3204, H3207-H3213, H3215 [11MY], H3232, H3262, H3263, H3264 [12MY], H3322 [23MY], H3401-H3406 [24MY], H4026 [3JN], H4473, H4474, H4521, H4524 [23JN], H4592, H4594 [6JY], H4682, H4686 [7JY], H4927-H4934 [12JY], H5081 [14JY], H7004 [24OC], H7988 [30NO], H8080, H8111-H8113, H8117-H8120, H8121 [2DE], E1171 [23JN]
———use of hydraulic fracturing in increasing oil and gas exploration, H660 [10FE], H3208 [11MY]
———use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (H.R. 1861), H3227, H3228 [12MY], H4856 [12JY], H7045-H7051 [25OC]
Public utilities: limit citizens suits against publicly owned water treatment works, provide for defenses, extend period of a permit, and limit attorneys fees (H.R. 3544), H8007 [1DE]
Puerto Rico: proposal for construction of natural gas pipeline, H2670 [14AP], H3003 [4MY], H8189 [7DE]
Refuse disposal: disposal of materials generated by the combustion of coal in toxic landfills, H6938 [14OC]
———establish a time frame for bringing existing coal combustion residual surface impoundments into compliance with revised critieria for design, groundwater monitoring, and corrective actions, H6947, H6948 [14OC]
———facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), H5954 [7SE], H6934-H6959 [14OC], H8278 [8DE], E1918 [24OC], E1944 [26OC]
———facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), consideration (H. Res. 431), H6925-H6934 [14OC]
———facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), motion to recommit, H6956, H6957 [14OC]
———groundwater detection and assessment monitoring specific to coal combustion residuals, H6938-H6940 [14OC]
———provide Federal enforcement and inspection authority if EPA determines that a structure is in violation of a State coal combustion residuals permit program, H6949-H6951 [14OC]
———remove recycled coal fly ash from hazardous waste list, H6936, H6938-H6940 [14OC]
———require State regulations for coal combustion residuals to meet a legal standard of protection to ensure human health and the environment are protected, H6937, H6946, H6947 [14OC]
———require States to notify the public and the EPA and offer the opportunity to comment before a State establishes a program to regulate coal combustion waste, H6948, H6949 [14OC]
Renewable energy: promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy research and development (H.R. 2994), E1716 [23SE]
———research funding, H5033 [14JY]
Republican Party: national agenda, H6863 [13OC], H6934 [14OC], H7003 [24OC]
Roads and highways: encourage transportation right-of-way managers to adopt integrated vegetation management practices, including plantings of native forbs and grasses to provide habitats for pollinators (H.R. 2381), E1198 [24JN]
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge: dissolution of Rocky Mountain Arsenal Restoration Advisory Board, E1981 [2NO]
Sabic Innovative Plastics Mount Vernon LLC: National Pollution Prevention Roundtable's MVP2 Project Award recipient, E1676 [21SE]
Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (H.R. 1340), E623 [4AP]
Saguaro National Park: hosting of BioBlitz, E1851 [13OC]
San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns, H5593 [27JY]
———restoration program funding, H5064, H5065 [14JY]
Save the American River Association: anniversary, E2180 [5DE]
Shenandoah National Park: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 62), E1190 [23JN]
Ships and vessels: increase State authority to impose more protective operational requirements on ballast water discharges from commercial vessels within State resource waters, H7345-H7348, H7372, H7373 [4NO], E2051 [15NO]
Skaja, Walter: Prince William Clean Community Council Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1090 [14JN]
Spivey, Helen: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Director's Conservation Award recipient, E849 [10MY]
States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), H4376 [22JN], H4956, H4963-H4995 [13JY], H7338 [4NO], E1319, E1322 [14JY], E1359 [19JY], E1370 [20JY]
———preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), consideration (H. Res. 347), H4957-H4963 [13JY]
———preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), motion to recommit, H4992-H4994 [13JY]
Student Conservation Association: tribute to Unilever National Parks Congressional Internship program, H8983 [15DE]
Supreme Court: review of case requiring forest roads used for timber management to have permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H9900 [16DE]
Sustainable Communities Initiative: funding, E248 [16FE], E262, E277 [18FE]
Tacoma, WA: tribute, E1288 [11JY]
Taiwan: support participation in U.N. Framework Convention for Climate Change, E476 [14MR], E499 [16MR], E543 [29MR], E841 [10MY]
Tampa Bay Estuary Program (organization): anniversary, E2262 [14DE]
Taxation: impose a retail tax on disposable carryout bags (H.R. 1628), E758 [15AP]
———impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (H.R. 755), E262 [18FE]
———improve commuting and transportation options (H.R. 1825), E853 [11MY]
———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (H.R. 2866), E1557 [8SE]
———reduce carbon dioxide emissions by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content (H.R. 3242), E1914 [24OC]
———tax credits for alternative energy programs, H2827 [14AP], H4370 [22JN]
Teton Village, WY: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort recipient of National Ski Areas Association Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence, E1201 [24JN]
TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: clarify impact of TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline on the Ogallala aquifer including potential contamination of ground water and threats to drinking water and agriculture, H5519 [26JY]
———clarify pipeline safety history in the U.S., H5522, H5523 [26JY]
———clarify that construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline would promote oil exports to China and other nations, H5523, H5524 [26JY]
Tropical Forest Conservation Act: funding, H1056 [16FE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funding, H981 [16FE]
———North American Wetlands Conservation Fund funding through reductions in BLM land and resources management funding, H5465 [25JY]
———North American Wetlands Conservation Fund funding through reductions in EPA Diesel Emissions Program funding, H982-H984 [16FE], E282 [18FE]
———North American Wetlands Conservation Fund funding through reductions in EPA funding, H5561 [26JY]
———prohibit funding limitations for listing of endangered species and critical habitat designations, H5550-H5560 [26JY], E1491 [2AU]
University of California, Davis: anniversary of Institute of Transportation Studies, E1679 [21SE]
University of Maryland: tribute to solar decathlon team, E1745 [3OC]
Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 3145), E1815 [11OC]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 3658), H8731 [13DE], E2254 [14DE]
Wodder, Rebecca R.: suitability to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks relative to record as president of American Rivers (organization), E1433 [28JY]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: economic impact of ethanol production, S2676-S2679 [4MY]
———prohibit funding for ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities construction, S3659 [9JN]
Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S1419 [9MR], S3073 [18MY], S6825, S6827 [20OC], S7309 [10NO]
———preempt Federal restrictions on greenhouse gases in the name of mitigating climate change in the absence of congressional authorization (S. 228), S4433 [7JY]
Alaska: exempt national forest lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (S. 1357), S4558 [13JY]
Alta, WY: Grand Targhee Resort recipient of National Ski Areas Association Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence, S4552, S4553 [13JY]
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S822 [17FE], S1022 [28FE], S1023-S1028 [1MR], S1087 [2MR], S1179, S1185-S1193, S1204, S1206-S1208 [3MR], S1245-S1247 [4MR], S1415-S1419, S1421-S1495 [9MR], S1515, S1533, S1544 [10MR], S1591 [14MR], S1614, S1650 [15MR], S1728 [16MR], S1908 [29MR], S1950 [30MR], S2005, S2014, S2035-S2037 [31MR], S2114 [5AP], S2157, S2181, S2186 [6AP], S2236, S2254 [7AP], S2293, S2304 [8AP], S2438, S2439 [13AP], S3717 [13JN]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1247-S1250 [4MR], S1309-S1313, S1315-S1318, S1320 [7MR], S1336-S1348, S1350-S1360, S1394-S1398 [8MR]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S1362 [8MR]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent request, S1247 [4MR]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (S. 33), S152 [25JA]
Arctic regions: oil and gas exploration, S3207 [23MY]
Arizona: preserve multiple use land management policy relative to uranium mining (S. 1690), S6464 [12OC]
BLM: provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and renewable energy development in California desert areas (S. 138), S206-S209 [25JA]
Bureau of Reclamation: remedy problems caused by a collapsed drainage tunnel in Leadville, CO (S. 1047), S3227 [23MY]
Cambridge International, Inc.: anniversary, S4907 [26JY]
Chesapeake Bay: EPA Chesapeake Bay Program funding, S1344 [8MR]
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: reauthorize (S. 1740), S6768 [19OC]
Clark County, NV: provide for conveyance of certain Federal land for environmental remediation and reclamation of the Three Kids Mine Project Site (S. 1492), S5262 [2AU]
———withdraw Sloan Hills area from location, entry, and patent under mining laws and disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials (S. 427), S1061 [1MR]
Clean Air Act: define next generation biofuel and allow States to opt out of corn ethanol portions of the renewable fuels standard (S. 1085), S3430 [26MY]
———funding, S1187, S1190 [3MR], S1341-S1344, S1356 [8MR], S1591 [14MR]
———reduce number of boutique fuels, S2468, S2469 [14AP]
———reduce number of boutique fuels (S. 511), S2914 [12MY], S3082 [18MY], S4433 [7JY]
Climate: establish a Federal strategy to respond to impacts of climate change by protecting and conserving natural resources and encourage development of similar State and local adaptation plans, S8593, S8594 [14DE]
———global warming, S6477-S6479 [13OC], S8500, S8501 [13DE], S8589-S8594 [14DE]
———impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S4440 [7JY]
Colorado National Monument: anniversary, S3046 [17MY]
Columbia River Treaty: tribute to Columbia River Basin Native American tribes for involvement in the treaty negotiation and review process, S4482 [11JY]
Conservation of energy: improve energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment (S. 398), S891 [17FE]
———promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (S. 1000), S3088 [18MY]
Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 46), S153 [25JA]
Corps of Engineers: allow issuance of regulations that clarify what waters fall under Federal protection, S4844 [22JY]
———prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S8756 [17DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: Emergency Watershed Program funding and Emergency Conservation Program State application backlog reduction funding, S6753 [19OC], S6843 [20OC]
———take immediate action to recover ecologically and economically from a wildfire in Arizona (S. 1344), S4486 [11JY]
———Watershed Rehabilitation Program funding, S6734, S6741, S6750 [19OC], S6807 [20OC]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program (S. 1586), S5840 [21SE]
———provide cost-sharing assistance to improve access to foreign markets for energy efficiency and renewable energy products exported by small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. (S. 841), S2521 [14AP]
Dept. of Defense: allow purchase of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure under energy savings performance contracts, S8133 [1DE]
———Energy Conservation Investment Program funding, S8032 [30NO]
———reform energy policy (S. 1204), S3832 [15JN]
Dept. of Education: promote environmental education (S. 1372), S4612 [14JY]
Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to demonstrate the commercial application of integrated systems for long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide (S. 699), S2049 [31MR]
———carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relative to nuclear reactors (S. 1067), S3344 [25MY]
———insure loans for financing of renewable energy systems leased for residential use (S. 1126), S3442 [26MY]
———promote alternative fuel vehicle deployment and infrastructure development through amounts received by reducing the size of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (S. 1001), S2994 [16MY]
———provide a uniform efficiency descriptor for water heaters (S. 156), S227 [25JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (S. 473), S1223 [3MR]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (S. 351), S749-S751 [15FE]
———authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (S. 352), S749-S751 [15FE]
———carry out programs and activities for connecting children and families with the outdoors (S. 1802), S7131 [3NO]
———clarify jurisdiction relative to C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir (H.R. 489), S6692 [18OC]
———clarify jurisdiction relative to C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir (S. 201), S282 [26JA]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (S. 953), S2892 [11MY], S2896 [12MY], S2984, S3002 [16MY], S3004 [17MY], S3088 [18MY], S3165 [19MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (S. 953), motion to proceed, S3018, S3030, S3034, S3035 [17MY], S3063, S3067-S3086 [18MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), S2984 [16MY], S3028 [17MY]
———eradicate and control nutria in Maryland, Louisiana, and other coastal States (S. 899), S2738 [5MY]
———establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring, S2720 [5MY]
———extend Outer Continental Shelf leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements, S1666 [15MR]
———extend Outer Continental Shelf leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements (S. 516), S1530 [10MR], S3029 [17MY], S3084 [18MY]
———importance of public lands, S6062-S6064 [4OC]
———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations, S1525 [10MR], S2722 [5MY], S6407 [12OC]
———Missouri River Fish and Wildlife Recovery Program funding, S7601 [16NO]
———provide financial assistance to Louisiana for a pilot program to develop measures to eradicate or control feral swine and to assess and restore wetlands damaged by feral swine (S. 893), S2735 [5MY]
———reform management of energy and mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf (S. 917), S2785 [9MY], S2823 [10MY]
———require companies conducting oil and gas operations off of Cuba to submit an oil spill response plan and provide recommendations on a multinational spill response agreement (S. 405), S907 [17FE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, S8757 [17DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: provide loans and loan guarantees to enable eligible public entities to acquire real property that complies with certain approved habitat conservation plans (S. 826), S2516 [14AP]
Dept. of Transportation: establish comprehensive program to control and treat polluted stormwater runoff from federally funded highways and roads (S. 898), S2737 [5MY]
Devils Postpile National Monument: anniversary, S4150 [28JN]
Diseases: address minority health disparities relative to causes and treatment of asthma, S1532 [10MR]
Economy: impact of Government regulations, S7314 [10NO], S7422 [15NO]
Endangered species: remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened or endangered species (S. 249), S477-S479 [2FE]
EPA: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (S. 1669), S6338 [6OC]
———clarify and confirm authority to deny or restrict the use of a defined area as a dredged or fill material disposal site (S. 272), S3082 [18MY], S4433 [7JY]
———clarify authority to disapprove specifications of dredged or fill material disposal sites and clarify procedure under which a higher review of specifications may be requested (S. 468), S1221, S1222 [3MR]
———codify and delay implementation of and compliance dates for the cross-State air pollution rule, S7316 [10NO]
———codify and delay implementation of and compliance dates for the cross-State air pollution rule (S. 1815), S7157 [7NO]
———delay implementation of greenhouse gas regulations, exempt certain agriculture related greenhouse gas emissions from regulation under the Clean Air Act, and extend qualifying advanced energy project tax credit, S2173, S2174, S2178 [6AP]
———delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants, S7176 [8NO]
———delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (S. 1833), S7328-S7330 [10NO], S7593 [16NO], S8701 [16DE]
———disapprove proposed maximum achievable control technology for boilers, S7176 [8NO]
———disapprove proposed maximum achievable control technology for powerplants, S7319 [10NO]
———disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), S7108 [3NO], S7181 [8NO], S7250, S7280, S7285-S7287 [9NO]
———disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), motion to proceed, S7309-S7324, S7326, S7328, S7352, S7353 [10NO]
———disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), unanimous-consent agreement, S7141 [3NO]
———establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system (S. 710), S2052 [31MR], S5281 [2AU]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), S8492 [12DE], S8493 [13DE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (S. 1528), S5460, S5461 [8SE], S5659 [15SE]
———exempt farmers, ranchers, and small businesses from regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, S2158, S2173, S2177 [6AP]
———exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (S. 1369), S4610 [14JY]
———finalized rule relative to cap on cross-State air pollution produced by powerplant smokestacks in upwind States, S4443, S4448 [7JY]
———funding, S1344 [8MR]
———impact of overregulation on the economy, S668 [14FE], S6827 [20OC]
———impact of regulations on business growth, S7116-S7118 [3NO]
———implement rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act to prevent air pollution which causes numerous adverse health effects, S7322 [10NO]
———prohibit certain exports of electronic waste (S. 1270), S4447 [7JY]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, S7104, S7108 [3NO], S7593, S7594 [16NO], S8502 [13DE], S8594 [14DE], S8754, S8756 [17DE]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (H.R. 2250), S6621 [17OC], S6623 [18OC]
———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (S. 1392), S4724-S4727 [20JY], S7634 [17NO]
———release of Inspector General report on endangerment finding review process, S6077-S6079 [4OC]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), S7176 [8NO]
———require provision of sufficient time by States to comply with certain air pollution rules and delay compliance deadlines to allow States to develop implementation plans (S. 1805), S7135 [3NO]
———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions, S2165, S2173, S2178 [6AP]
———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions (S. 231), S361 [31JA]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: enforce, S2724 [5MY]
———modify oil and hazardous substance liability by fining violators based on the higher amount between the number of barrels or number of days of the incident (S. 870), S2623 [3MY]
———require restitution for victims of criminal violations (S. 350), S748 [15FE]
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. 1201), S3822 [15JN]
Food Day: political agenda of sponsoring organizations, S6762 [19OC]
Forests: authorize the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements authorizing State foresters to provide certain forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services (S. 375), S2556 [14AP]
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people (S. 1063), S3343 [25MY]
Government regulations: facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (S. 1786), S7092 [2NO], S7094, S7095 [3NO], S7587-S7589 [16NO]
———facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (S. 1786), motion to proceed, S7095, S7104, S7106-S7113, S7116 [3NO]
———facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (S. 1786), unanimous-consent agreement, S7058 [2NO]
———impact on the energy sector, S1313-S1315 [7MR]
———preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S1641-S1644, S1649, S1652, S1654-S1662, S1665-S1671 [15MR], S1726-S1728, S1741-S1744 [16MR], S1782 [17MR], S1907, S1922-S1927 [29MR], S1950, S1955-S1957 [30MR], S2012, S2013, S2015-S2017, S2028-S2034 [31MR], S2065, S2066 [4AP], S2149, S2161-S2168, S2170-S2177, S2179 [6AP], S2223, S2227, S2261 [7AP], S2295 [8AP]
———preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (H.R. 910), S7014 [2NO]
———preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (S. 482), S1419 [9MR], S1517 [10MR], S2243 [7AP], S7261 [9NO]
Gulf of Mexico: facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), S2972 [12MY], S2975, S2984 [16MY], S3028 [17MY]
———provide for a comprehensive restoration plan (S. 862), S2536 [14AP]
———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 1140), S3448 [26MY]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 1400), S6366-S6368 [11OC]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine habitats, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 861), S2534, S2535 [14AP]
Haiti: provide assistance to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (S. 1023), S3163 [19MY]
Hazardous substances: establish a national mercury monitoring program (S. 1183), S3732 [13JN]
Hydroelectric power: extend certain Federal benefits and income tax provisions to energy generated by hydropower resources (S. 631), S1842 [17MR]
———improve (S. 629), S1841 [17MR]
Interagency Council on Healthy Housing: establish (S. 1617), S5910 [22SE]
Klamath Basin: approve and implement Klamath Basin Restoration and Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreements and plan and implement dam removal (S. 1851), S7378 [10NO]
Klancke, Kirk: Field & Stream (publication) Hero of Conservation award finalist, S6457 [12OC]
Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (S. 432), S1121-S1128 [2MR]
Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Las Vegas Natural History Museum, S4482 [11JY]
Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 1119), S3440 [26MY]
McKee Foods Corp.: tribute to Gentry, AR, plant for producing no landfill waste, S6915 [31OC]
Mecca, CA: tribute to Mecca Elementary School, S3166 [19MY]
———tribute to Saul Martinez Elementary School for addressing air pollution produced by nearby waste recycling facility, S3337 [25MY]
Mining and mineral resources: clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs (S. 897), S2737 [5MY], S7091 [2NO]
Missouri River Relief (organization): anniversary, S541 [3FE]
Montana: sustain economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land and add certain land to the National Wilderness Preservation System (S. 268), S6085 [4OC], S8499 [13DE]
Motor vehicles: ensure availability of dual-fueled automobiles and light duty trucks and require major fuel distributors to install blender pumps in increasing numbers (S. 152), S3860 [16JN]
———establish a program to accelerate, provide incentives for, and examine the challenges and opportunities associated with the deployment of electric drive vehicles (S. 948), S3070 [18MY], S3414 [26MY]
———provide incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and increase investment in advanced vehicle technology, devlopment, and manufacturing (S. 298), S616 [7FE]
National Academy of Sciences: release of ``America's Climate Choices'' report, S3675 [9JN]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 63), S1512 [9MR]
National Endowment for the Oceans: establish (S. 973), S2941 [12MY], S4544 [13JY]
National Estuaries Day: designate (S. Res. 281), S5934 [23SE]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: conduct research program on endocrine-disrupting chemicals and reduce exposure to such chemicals (S. 1361), S4558 [13JY]
National Public Lands Day: observance, S5936 [23SE]
National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (S. Res. 288), S6354 [6OC]
North Dakota: impact of implementation of State energy policy on creation of a national energy policy, S1619 [15MR]
Northeast Organic Farming Association: anniversary of Vermont chapter, S541 [3FE]
Obama, President: release of proposal for five-year Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program, S7174 [8NO]
———State of the Union Message, S72 [25JA]
Oregon: designate Devil's Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (S. 766), S2277 [7AP]
———restore forest landscapes, protect old growth forests, and manage national forests in the eastside forests (S. 220), S340 [27JA]
Oregon Caves National Monument: modify boundary and designate certain rivers and creeks as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (S. 765), S2277 [7AP]
Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, S1326 [7MR], S1335, S1338 [8MR], S1516, S1517 [10MR], S1577, S1594 [14MR], S3575 [8JN]
———monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), S4106 [23JN], S4133 [27JN]
Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 872), S4671 [19JY], S7014 [2NO]
Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, S2708 [5MY]
———economic impact of increasing oil prices on Alaska, S2865 [11MY]
Pipelines: enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (H.R. 2845), S8552 [13DE]
———enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (H.R. 2845), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 93), S8689 [15DE]
———enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (S. 234), S362 [31JA]
———enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (S. 275), S6613, S6616 [17OC]
Point Reyes Station, CA: anniversary of Marin Agricultural Land Trust, S1056 [1MR]
Poland Spring Water (company): Kingfield, ME, facility recipient of Nestle Waters North America Inc., Best Plant in North America award, S1750 [16MR]
———tribute, S1750 [16MR]
Power resources: create clean energy jobs, S6287 [6OC]
———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, S1525 [10MR]
———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. 706), S1958 [30MR], S2060 [31MR], S2063 [4AP], S3072 [18MY], S5414 [8SE], S6298 [6OC]
———expand biofuels market by requiring a certain percentage of new auto sales be flex fuel vehicles, increase number of blender pumps, and authorize renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees (S. 187), S239 [25JA], S2708 [5MY]
———national energy policy, S567 [4FE], S1195-S1197 [3MR], S1326 [7MR], S1516, S1517, S1522-S1525 [10MR], S1574, S1577, S1594 [14MR], S1641 [15MR], S1711, S1712 [16MR], S1806-S1808, S1812 [17MR], S1946, S1958 [30MR], S2161 [6AP], S2227 [7AP], S2756 [9MY], S2818-S2820 [10MY], S2863, S2866-S2869 [11MY], S3024, S3028, S3031 [17MY], S3071-S3074, S3076, S3088 [18MY], S3575 [8JN], S3720 [13JN], S3748 [14JN], S3799 [15JN], S6496 [13OC], S6828 [20OC], S8596-S8598 [14DE], S8721 [16DE]
———promote development of a clean energy economy, S8501-S8507 [13DE]
———use of hydraulic fracturing in increasing oil and gas exploration, S2819 [10MY], S6496 [13OC]
Public works: exempt any levee, lock, or dam damaged by a natural disaster from duplicative environmental reviews if they are reconstructed in the same location, S7601 [16NO]
Recycled materials: support improvement in collection, processing, and consumption of recycled materials (S. Res. 251), S7627 [16NO]
Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), S6621 [17OC], S6623 [18OC]
———facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (S. 1751), S6876 [20OC]
Renewable energy: promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy research and development (S. 630), S1841 [17MR]
Republican Party: national agenda, S7175-S7178 [8NO]
Roads and highways: exempt any road, highway, or bridge damaged by a natural disaster from duplicative environmental reviews if they are reconstructed in the same location, S6704 [19OC]
Rumberger, E. Thom: tribute (S. Res. 249), S5196 [1AU]
———tribute (S. Res. 265), S5584 [13SE]
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: establish (S. 29), S149 [25JA]
Safe Drinking Water Act: amend relative to consumer confidence reports by community water systems (S. 1578), S7696 [17NO]
San Francisco Bay: establish a grant program to support restoration (S. 97), S187 [25JA]
Shenandoah National Park: anniversary (S. Res. 260), S5465 [8SE]
Soil Science Society of America: anniversary (S. Res. 224), S4304 [30JN]
Solid waste: establish customs user fees for commercial trucks transporting foreign municipal solid waste (S. 840), S3116 [18MY]
Southeast Asia: protect and increase U.S. support for delaying the construction of mainstream dams along the Mekong River (S. Res. 227), S4627 [18JY]
States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), S4621 [14JY], S4623 [18JY]
Stell, Joe: BLM Rangeland Stewardship Award recipient, S4154 [28JN]
Taxation: disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil (S. 983), S2983 [16MY]
———encourage greater use of propane as a transportation fuel (S. 1120), S3441 [26MY]
———increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit (S. 232), S361 [31JA]
———provide a credit for performance-based home energy improvements (S. 1914), S7834 [18NO], S7904 [28NO]
Teton Village, WY: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort recipient of National Ski Areas Association Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence, S4552, S4553 [13JY]
Tremco Inc.: tribute to renovation of headquarters to improve energy efficiency, S3887 [16JN]
Udall Foundation: tribute, S6867 [20OC]
University of Maryland: tribute to solar decathlon team, S6181-S6183 [5OC]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (S. 641), S1848 [17MR]
Water pollution: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (S. 1701), S6507 [13OC]
Wild Rogue Wilderness Area: expand (S. 2001), S8682 [15DE]
Wodder, Rebecca R.: suitability to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks relative to record as president of American Rivers (organization), S6826 [20OC]
Zoos and aquariums: recognize and honor, commend employees, recommend that people visit local zoos and aquariums, and urge continued support (S. Res. 132), S7226 [8NO]
Reports
Great Lakes Shipping, Trade, and Aquatic Invasive Species Summary: Frank Millerd, Transportation Research Board, H5624 [27JY]
Jobs and Energy Permitting Act Economic Report Overview, H4396 [22JN]
Reports filed
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 734) (S. Rept. 112-70), S5338 [6SE]
Advancing Offshore Wind Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2173) (H. Rept. 112-252), H6975 [14OC]
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1001) (S. Rept. 112-72), S5338 [6SE]
Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 757) (S. Rept. 112-33), S4485 [11JY]
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 901) (H. Rept. 112-224), H6460 [26SE]
Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 258) (H. Rept. 112-245), H6975 [14OC]
Clarify That Uncertified States and Indian Tribes Have Authority To Use Payments for Noncoal Reclamation Projects and Acid Mine Remediation Programs: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 897) (S. Rept. 112-63), S5338 [6SE]
Clean Energy Financing Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1510) (S. Rept. 112-47), S5338 [6SE]
Clean Estuaries Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1313) (S. Rept. 112-41), S5017 [28JY]
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2018) (H. Rept. 112-139), H4792 [8JY]
Clear a Proposed Project in the Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 850) (H. Rept. 112-309), H8074 [1DE]
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2273) (H. Rept. 112-226), H6460 [26SE]
Consideration of H.R. 1, Dept. of Defense and Other Departments and Agencies Appropriations, Unobligated Stimulus Funds Rescission, and Discretionary Spending Reduction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 92) (H. Rept. 112-13), H773 [14FE]
Consideration of H.R. 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 203) (H. Rept. 112-54), H2326 [5AP]
Consideration of H.R. 1229, Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 245) (H. Rept. 112-73), H3059 [4MY]
Consideration of H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 245) (H. Rept. 112-73), H3059 [4MY]
Consideration of H.R. 1633, Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 487) (H. Rept. 112-317), H8259 [7DE]
Consideration of H.R. 2018, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 347) (H. Rept. 112-144), H4944 [12JY]
Consideration of H.R. 2021, Jobs and Energy Permitting Act and H.R. 1249, America Invents Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 316) (H. Rept. 112-111), H4363 [21JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 431) (H. Rept. 112-244), H6852 [12OC]
Consideration of H.R. 2401, Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 406) (H. Rept. 112-213), H6271 [20SE]
Consideration of H.R. 2584, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 363) (H. Rept. 112-176), H5372 [21JY]
Consideration of H.R. 2681, Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act and H.R. 2250, EPA Regulatory Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 112-231), H6505 [3OC]
Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 473), S6600 [17OC]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 473) (S. Rept. 112-90), S6871 [20OC]
Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 306) (H. Rept. 112-310), H8074 [1DE]
Cutting Federal Red Tape To Facilitate Renewable Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2170) (H. Rept. 112-250), H6975 [14OC]
Dept. of Energy Program on Commercial Application of Integrated Systems for Long-Term Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 699) (S. Rept. 112-32), S4485 [11JY]
Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2584) (H. Rept. 112-151), H5238 [19JY]
Dept. of the Interior Authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project With Appropriate Mitigation Measures To Promote River Values: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1134), S8733 [16DE]
Dept. of the Interior Clarification of Jurisdiction Relative to C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 489) (H. Rept. 112-160), H5284 [20JY]
Dept. of the Interior Jurisdiction Clarification Relative to C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 201) (S. Rept. 112-48), S5338 [6SE]
Energy and Water Integration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1343) (S. Rept. 112-35), S4485 [11JY]
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1000) (S. Rept. 112-71), S5338 [6SE]
Energy Tax Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 910) (H. Rept. 112-50), H2265 [1AP]
Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 350), S3170 [19MY]
EPA Regulatory Relief Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2250) (H. Rept. 112-225), H6460 [26SE]
European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act: Committee on Transportation (House) (H.R. 2594) (H. Rept. 112-232), H6623 [5OC]
Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1633) (H. Rept. 112-316), H8186 [6DE]
Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 908) (H. Rept. 112-211), H6237 [19SE]
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 2484) (H. Rept. 112-333), H9925 [16DE]
Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 710) (S. Rept. 112-20), S3541 [7JN]
Hydropower Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 629) (S. Rept. 112-19), S3105 [18MY]
Jobs and Energy Permitting Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2021) (H. Rept. 112-108), H4325 [16JN]
Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 630) (S. Rept. 112-31), S4485 [11JY]
National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act Implementation: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 398) (S. Rept. 112-18), S3105 [18MY]
Natural Resources Management Planning Improvement for State-Owned Facilities Used for National Defense: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1670) (H. Rept. 112-175), H5372 [21JY]
North Cascades National Park Service Complex Fish Stocking Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2351) (H. Rept. 112-305), H8074 [1DE]
Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1067) (S. Rept. 112-66), S5338 [6SE]
Nutria Eradication and Control Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 899) (S. Rept. 112-94), S7451 [15NO]
Orange County, CA, Unused Lighthouse Reservation Elimination, Management Consistency for Coastal Rocks and Small Islands, and Goal Preservation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 944) (H. Rept. 112-165), H5284 [20JY]
Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2937) (H. Rept. 112-287), H7712 [16NO]
Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2845) (H. Rept. 112-297), H8074 [1DE]
Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 275) (S. Rept. 112-30), S4450 [7JY]
Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 991) (H. Rept. 112-308), H8074 [1DE]
Protect and Increase U.S. Support for Delaying the Construction of Mainstream Dams Along the Mekong River: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 227), S8148 [1DE]
Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1229) (H. Rept. 112-67), H2933 [2MY]
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (H.R. 872), S3970 [21JN]
———Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 112-43), H2036 [29MR]
———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 872) (H. Rept. 112-43), H2036 [29MR]
Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourists Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1400) (S. Rept. 112-100), S8460 [8DE]
Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1230) (H. Rept. 112-68), H2933 [2MY]
Technological Capability Assessment, Survey, and Economic Feasibility Study on Recovery of Minerals From Shallow and Deep Seabeds: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2803) (H. Rept. 112-302), H8074 [1DE]
Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2401) (H. Rept. 112-208), H6230 [15SE]
Utilizing America's Federal Lands for Wind Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2172) (H. Rept. 112-300), H8074 [1DE]
Resolutions by organizations
Remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened or endangered species and restore management to the States: Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, S478 [2FE]
Rulings of the Chair
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H879, H883, H890, H897 [15FE], H970, H984, H988, H991, H994, H1008, H1025, H1028, H1029, H1033, H1034, H1044, H1064 [16FE], H1103, H1111, H1115 [17FE], H1203, H1215, H1222, H1232, H1244, H1271, H1282, H1288 [18FE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2584), H5625, H5641 [27JY]
Outer Continental Shelf: monitor activities relative to air pollution (H.R. 2021), consideration (H. Res. 316), H4379 [22JN]
Statements
Assessing the Impact of EPA Greenhouse Gas Regulations on Small Business: Representative Kucinich, E665 [7AP]
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act: Executive Office of the President, H4967 [13JY]
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act: Executive Office of the President, H6941 [14OC]
Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H5436 [25JY]
Health Effects of Air Pollution: Houston, TX, Mayor's Task Force, H2366 [6AP]
Summaries
American Power Act, S1665 [15MR]
Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act (S. 398), S903 [17FE]
Tables
Arsenic contamination in water by congressional district, H4993 [13JY]
California 2006 causes of impairment for California waters, H2088 [30MR]
California impaired waters, cause of impairment group—pesticides, H2088 [30MR]
Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2055): Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies, H9846-H9851 [16DE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2584), H5413-H5434 [25JY]
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) State program status, H4976 [13JY]
Perchlorate contamination in water by congressional district, H4993 [13JY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 93, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 2845, Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act, H8942-H8948 [14DE]
H. Res. 92, consideration of H.R. 1, Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies appropriations, unobligated stimulus funds rescission, and discretionary spending reduction, H804 [15FE]
H. Res. 203, consideration of H.R. 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act, H2338 [6AP]
H. Res. 245, consideration of H.R. 1229, Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act and H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, H3067 [5MY]
H. Res. 316, consideration of H.R. 2021, Jobs and Energy Permitting Act and H.R. 1249, America Invents Act, H4378 [22JN]
H. Res. 347, consideration of H.R. 2018, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, H4958 [13JY]
H. Res. 363, consideration of H.R. 2584, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies appropriations, H5403 [25JY]
H. Res. 406, consideration of H.R. 2401, Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act, H6360 [22SE]
H. Res. 419, consideration of H.R. 2681, Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act and H.R. 2250, EPA Regulatory Relief Act, H6523 [4OC]
H. Res. 431, consideration of H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, H6925 [14OC]
H. Res. 487, consideration of H.R. 1633, Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act, H8267 [8DE]
H.R. 489, Dept. of the Interior clarification of jurisdiction relative to C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir, H6473 [3OC]
H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, H2083 [30MR]
H.R. 944, Orange County, CA, unused lighthouse reservation elimination, management consistency for rocks and small islands along the coast, and original goal of preserving such rocks and small islands, H8128 [5DE]
H.R. 1229, Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act, H3131 [10MY]
H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, H3087 [5MY]
H.R. 1633, Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act, H8282 [8DE]
H.R. 2018, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, H4974 [13JY]
H.R. 2021, Jobs and Energy Permitting Act, H4400 [22JN]
H.R. 2250, EPA Regulatory Relief Act, H6644 [6OC]
H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, H6943-H6945 [14OC]
H.R. 2351, North Cascades National Park Service Complex Fish Stocking Act, H8131 [5DE]
H.R. 2401, Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act, H6419 [23SE]
H.R. 2417, Better Use of Light Bulbs Act, H4822 [11JY]
H.R. 2594, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act, H6998 [24OC]
H.R. 2845, Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act, H8330-H8333 [12DE]
S. 4, Make America the World's Leader in Clean Energy Act, S128 [25JA]
S. 29, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Establishment Act, S150 [25JA]
S. 46, Coral Reef Conservation Act reauthorization, S153-S160 [25JA]
S. 97, San Francisco Bay Restoration Act, S187 [25JA]
S. 138, California Desert Protection Act, S209-S221 [25JA]
S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act, S239-S241 [25JA]
S. 232, increase manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit, S362 [31JA]
S. 234, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act, S363-S365 [31JA]
S. 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act, S6616-S6620 [17OC]
S. 350, Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act, S748 [15FE]
S. 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act, S891-S903 [17FE]
S. 405, Gulf Stream Protection Act, S907 [17FE]
S. 427, Sloan Hills Withdrawal Act, S1061 [1MR]
S. 432, Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, S1123-S1128 [2MR]
S. 468, Mining Jobs Protection Act, S1221 [3MR]
S. 641, Water for the World Act, S1848-S1850 [17MR]
S. 699, Dept. of Energy program to demonstrate the commercial application of integrated systems for long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide, S2049-S2051 [31MR]
S. 710, Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act, S5281-S5283 [2AU]
S. 826, Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act, S2516 [14AP]
S. 841, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act, S2521 [14AP]
S. 862, Comprehensive Gulf of Mexico Recovery, Restoration, and Resiliency Act, S2536-S2539 [14AP]
S. 897, clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs, S2737 [5MY], S7092 [2NO]
S. 899, Nutria Eradication and Control Act, S2739 [5MY]
S. 917, Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act, S2785-S2793 [9MY]
S. 953, Offshore Production and Safety Act, S2931 [12MY]
S. 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act, S2995-S2997 [16MY]
S. 1023, Haiti Reforestation Act, S3110-S3112 [18MY]
S. 1047, Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act, S3228 [23MY]
S. 1067, Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act, S3344 [25MY]
S. 1120, Propane Green Autogas Solutions Act, S3442 [26MY]
S. 1126, Renewable Energy Access Through Leasing (REAL) Act, S3442-S3444 [26MY]
S. 1201, National Fish Habitat Conservation Act, S3823-S3827 [15JN]
S. 1204, Dept. of Defense Energy Security Act, S3832-S3836 [15JN]
S. 1372, No Child Left Inside Act, S4613-S4615 [14JY]
S. 1492, Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act, S5262 [2AU]
S. 1617, Healthy Housing Council Act, S5911-S5913 [22SE]
S. 1669, Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act, S6338 [6OC]
S. 1701, address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events, S6507-S6510 [13OC]
S. 1740, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network reauthorization, S6768 [19OC]
S. 1802, Healthy Kids Outdoors Act, S7131-S7133 [3NO]
S. 1851, Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act, S7378-S7382 [10NO]
S. 1916, Fishery Science Improvement Act, S7911 [28NO]
S. 2001, Rogue Wilderness Area Expansion Act, S8683 [15DE]
S. Con. Res. 24, Shenandoah National Park anniversary, S4104 [23JN]
S. Res. 63, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S914 [17FE], S1512 [9MR]
S. Res. 111, reject creation of a system of global taxation, government bailouts for the financial sector, or climate regulation that would negatively impact the U.S. economy and sovereignty, S1937 [29MR]
S. Res. 113, International Year of Forests, S1938 [29MR]
S. Res. 119, recognize benefits of Clean Air Act implementation, S2052 [31MR]
S. Res. 132, recognize and honor zoos and aquariums, commend employees, recommend that people visit local zoos and aquariums, and urge continued support, S2210 [6AP], S7226 [8NO]
S. Res. 224, Soil Science Society of America anniversary, S4298, S4304 [30JN]
S. Res. 227, protect and increase U.S. support for delaying the construction of mainstream dams along the Mekong River in Southeast Asia, S4454 [7JY]
S. Res. 249, tribute to E. Thom Rumberger, S5196 [1AU]
S. Res. 251, support improvement in collection, processing, and consumption of recycled materials, S5267 [2AU], S7627 [16NO]
S. Res. 260, Shenandoah National Park anniversary, S5463, S5465 [8SE]
S. Res. 265, tribute to E. Thom Rumberger, S5583, S5585 [13SE]
S. Res. 281, National Estuaries Day, S5935, S5951 [23SE]
S. Res. 285, support goals and ideals of World Habitat Day, S6052 [3OC]
S. Res. 288, National Wildlife Refuge Week, S6349, S6354 [6OC]