ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2822), H4594 [23JN], H4652, H4653 [24JN], H4731, H4732, H4733, H4734, H4735, H4736, H4737, H4738, H4739, H4740, H4742, H4743, H4745, H4746, H4747, H4748, H4752, H4753, H4754, H4755, H4757, H4758, H4759, H4760, H4775, H4776 [25JN], H4784, H4785, H4790, H4791, H4792, H4793, H4795, H4797, H4798, H4799, H4800, H4801, H4803, H4804, H4805, H4806, H4807, H4808, H4809, H4810, H4811, H4812, H4813, H4816, H4818, H4819, H4820, H4821, H4822, H4823, H4824, H4825, H4826, H4827, H4828, H4829, H4830, H4831, H4833, H4834, H4835, H4836, H4838, H4839, H4841, H4842, H4843, H4844, H4845, H4846, H4847, H4848, H4850, H4851, H4852, H4853, H4854, H4855, H4864, H4865 [7JY], H4935, H4936, H4937, H4939, H4940, H4941, H4942, H4945 [8JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2822), consideration (H. Res. 333), H4614 [24JN]

Government regulations: disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), consideration (H. Res. 539), H8663 [1DE]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), consideration (H. Res. 539), H8663 [1DE]

——— extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing powerplants pending judicial review and allow States to protect ratepayers from rate increases and reliability issues (H.R. 2042), H4624, H4625, H4626, H4627, H4628, H4629 [24JN]

——— extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from powerplants pending review and allow States to protect ratepayers from increases and reliability issues (H.R. 2042), consideration (H. Res. 333), H4614 [24JN]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), H1742, H1743 [18MR]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), consideration (H. Res. 138), H1675 [17MR]

National Estuary Program: reauthorize (S. 1523), S6349, S6422 [5AU]

Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), H5370, H5371, H5372, H5373, H5374 [22JY]

——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), consideration (H. Res. 369), H5355 [22JY]

Scientific Advisory Board: provide for member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), H1685, H1686, H1687, H1688 [17MR]

——— provide for member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), consideration (H. Res. 138), H1675 [17MR]

Toxic Substances Control Act: modernize (H.R. 2576), S8796 [17DE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (H.R. 1732), H2836, H2837, H2839 [12MY]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (H.R. 1732), consideration (H. Res. 231), H2683 [30AP]

——— revise definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations (S. 1140), S7726 [3NO]

Articles and editorials

Climate-Change Religion, S2681 [6MY]

Coal Not Coming Back, Appalachian Power President Says, S7713 [3NO]

High Price of Blowing the Whistle on EPA (excerpt), H5311 [21JY]

List of Examples of Federal Overregulation Is Way Too Long, S5906 [27JY]

New EPA Clean-Air Rules Threaten Rural Power Co-ops, S5904 [27JY]

Reality Check on Coal, Future, S7713 [3NO]

We Have the Right To Know Cost of New EPA Rules, S5904 [27JY]

We’re Standing Up Against Regulation-Happy Obama, S5905 [27JY]

Bills and resolutions

Advertising: prohibit from awarding contracts for public relations, market research, or other similar activities (see H.R. 4271), H9374 [16DE]

Agriculture: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule relative to certain farms (see H.R. 3129), H5329 [21JY]

Air pollution: establish a program to defer designation of nonattaiment areas by allowing State and local governments to develop early action compacts to achieve national ambient air quality standards for ozone (see S. 2072), S6938 [24SE]

——— extend timeline to review and revise ambient air quality standards and delay decision on proposal to revise ozone standards (see S. 640), S1246 [3MR] (see H.R. 1327), H1613 [4MR]

——— fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see S. 1324), S2849 [13MY]

——— improve establishment of any lower ground-level ozone standards (see S. 751), S1585 [17MR] (see H.R. 1388), H1720 [17MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (see H.R. 3797), H7137 [22OC]

——— prohibit from proposing, finalizing, implementing, or enforcing any prohibition or restriction under the Clean Air Act relative to emission of methane from the oil and natural gas source category (see H.R. 4037), H8279 [17NO]

——— prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (H.R. 621) (see H.R. 3626), H6306 [28SE]

——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units until certain other countries have enacted similar standards (see H.R. 4169), H9010 [3DE]

——— prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions (see S. 66), S58 [7JA] (see H.R. 4036), H8279 [17NO]

——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for new or existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (see H.R. 2637), H3877 [3JN]

——— require decisions on whether naturally occurring or ‘‘exceptional’’ events cause air quality standard violations to be based on a preponderance of evidence and accord deference to State and local findings (see S. 638), S1246 [3MR] (see H.R. 1320), H1613 [4MR]

——— require that any revision to, or establishment of, a national primary or secondary ambient air quality standard be made by statute (see H.R. 2792), H4431 [16JN]

Appropriations: rescind funds made available if certain deadlines are not met (see S. 110), S59 [7JA] (see H.R. 352), H404 [14JA]

Business and industry: clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program (see S. 1038), S2351 [22AP] (see H.R. 504), H531 [22JA]

CERCLA: amend relative to Federal liability and require reimbursement to the Judgement Fund for certain claims (see H.R. 3655), H6749 [30SE]

——— modify provisions relative to brownfield remediation grants (see S. 1479), S3456 [2JN]

——— remove exemption from liability relative to a response under CERCLA when such response causes additional damage at clean-up sites (see H.R. 3531), H6135 [17SE]

Clean Air Act: clarify definition of accidental release (see S. 88), S58 [7JA]

——— eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources (see H.R. 1548), H1848 [23MR]

——— modify application of certain provisions relative to inclusion of entire metropolitan statistical areas within nonattainment areas (see H.R. 1044), H1113 [24FE]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 1027), H1113 [24FE]

——— protect through increasing renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency standards, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 1971), H2417 [22AP]

Coal: establish a worker adjustment assistance program to provide assistance and job retraining for workers who have lost their jobs due to unplanned closures of coal and coal-dependent industries (see H.R. 3689), H6835 [6OC]

Coastal zones: repeal authorization for program development and implementation grants for coastal recreation water quality monitoring and notification (see H.R. 2556), H3560 [21MY]

Columbia River Basin Restoration Program: establish (see S. 1394), S3183 [20MY] (see H.R. 2469), H3505 [20MY]

Conservation of energy: promote energy efficiency via information and computing technologies (see S. 1706), S4685 [7JY] (see H.R. 1268), H1610 [4MR]

Corps of Engineers: provide loans to enable eligible entities to purchase credits from mitigation banks or in-lieu fee programs or acquire interests in certain mitigation project-related real property (see S. 1700), S4648 [25JN]

——— undertake remediation oversight of West Lake Landfill in Bridgeton, MO (see S. 2306), S8159 [19NO] (see H.R. 4100), H8410 [19NO]

Dept. of Defense: continue national security exemption from emissions regulations when an excess military vehicle is transferred to State or local firefighting agencies (see H.R. 177), H42 [6JA]

Dept. of HHS: conduct study on public health and environmental impacts of production, transportation, storage, and use of petroleum coke (see S. 1763), S5061 [14JY] (see H.R. 2636), H3877 [3JN]

Dept. of HUD: make violators of rule requiring disclosure of information concerning lead paint upon transfer of residential property liable to residents and invitees of target housing for such violations (see H.R. 3085), H5289 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit hydraulic fracturing or acid well stimulation treatment in Pacific Outer Continental Shelf region until completion of an environmental impact study (see H.R. 1951), H2416 [22AP]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (see S. 59), S58 [7JA]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1645), S4544 [23JN] (see S. 2132), S7124 [5OC] (see H.R. 2822), H4541 [18JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2822), consideration (see H. Res. 333), H4591 [23JN]

Developing countries: promote use of clean cookstoves and fuels in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2194), S7470 [22OC]

Drought: provide drought assistance and improved water supply reliability to California, other Western States, and the nation (see S. 1837), S5455 [22JY] (see H.R. 2983), H4955 [8JY]

Ecology and environment: authorize assignment to States of Federal agency environmental review responsibilities (see H.R. 211), H154 [8JA]

Economy: increase competitiveness of American manufacturing by reducing regulatory and other burdens, encouraging greater innovation and investment, and developing a stronger workforce (see H.R. 3682), H6792 [2OC]

Electric power: consider and report on the benefits of any rule addressing carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions from any electric utility generating unit (see H.R. 3015), H5029 [9JY]

Energy Star program: revise third-party certification requirements for labeling of certain electronic products (see H.R. 175), H42 [6JA]

Federal employees: reduce workforce (see H.R. 3939), H8149 [5NO]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: carry out a pilot program to work with municipalities seeking to develop and implement integrated plans to meet wastewater and stormwater obligations (see S. 2358), S8379 [3DE] (see H.R. 1093), H1368 [26FE]

Government regulations: amend national ambient air quality standards, including certain ozone standards (see H.R. 4265), H9374 [16DE]

——— disapprove a rule relative to ‘‘National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone’’ (see S.J. Res. 25), S8021 [17NO] (see H.J. Res. 70), H7138 [22OC] (see H.J. Res. 74), H8411 [19NO]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (see S.J. Res. 24), S7491 [26OC] (see H.J. Res. 67), H6705 [29SE] (see H.J. Res. 72), H7189 [26OC]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H8644 [30NO]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (see S.J. Res. 23), S7491 [26OC] (see H.J. Res. 68), H6705 [29SE] (see H.J. Res. 71), H7189 [26OC]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H8644 [30NO]

——— extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing powerplants pending judicial review and allow States to protect ratepayers from rate increases and reliability issues (see H.R. 2042), H2496 [28AP]

——— extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from powerplants pending review and allow States to protect ratepayers from increases and reliability issues (H.R. 2042), consideration (see H. Res. 333), H4591 [23JN]

——— harmonize requirements of ozone national ambient air quality standards (see H.R. 4000), H8239 [16NO]

——— include in each regulatory impact analysis for a proposed or final rule an analysis that does not include any other proposed or unimplemented rule (see S. 1393), S3183 [20MY]

——— prevent from exceeding its statutory authority in ways that were not yet contemplated by Congress (see H.R. 3880), H7623 [3NO]

——— prohibit establishment, implementation, or enforcement of any limit on aggregate emissions of carbon dioxide from a State or any category or subcategory of sources within a State (see H.R. 4259), H9328 [15DE]

——— prohibit obligation of certain funds until the EPA withdraws the rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ (see H.R. 2599), H3641 [1JN]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (see S. 544), S1075 [24FE] (see H.R. 1030), H1113 [24FE]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), consideration (see H. Res. 138), H1565 [3MR]

——— promote new manufacturing by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in issuing air quality standards necessary to obtain preconstruction permits (see S. 1425), S3237 [21MY] (see H.R. 2557), H3560 [21MY]

——— provide for certain special congressional review procedures for EPA rulemakings (see H.R. 3056), H5171 [14JY]

——— repeal certain rule for new residential wood heaters (see H.R. 1986), H2463 [23AP]

——— require congressional approval of any greenhouse gas rules unless the cost of such rules are offset through reductions in spending (see S. 639), S1246 [3MR]

Great Lakes: appoint a coordinator for issues relating to harmful algal blooms (see H.R. 1923), H2354 [21AP]

——— prohibit sewage dumping (see S. 1586), S4202 [16JN] (see H.R. 2809), H4491 [17JN]

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: authorize (see S. 1024), S2300 [21AP] (see H.R. 223), H155 [8JA]

Hazardous substances: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 1987), S6381 [5AU] (see H.R. 2328), H3211 [14MY]

——— 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. 2560), H3561 [21MY]

Hazardous-substances: require manufacturers or importers of asbestos-containing products to report such products and establish a public database of such products (see S. 700), S1384 [10MR] (see H.R. 2030), H2474 [27AP]

Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (see S. 1724), S4952 [9JY] (see H.R. 3382), H5767 [29JY] (see H.R. 3692), H6835 [6OC]

Long Island Sound: amend and reauthorize certain provisions relative to restoration and stewardship (see S. 1674), S4602 [24JN] (see H.R. 2930), H4770 [25JN]

McCarthy, Regina: impeach (see H. Res. 417), H5975 [11SE]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure transparency in development of environmental regulations (see H.R. 1644), H2107 [26MR]

——— place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 912), H1032 [12FE]

Motor vehicles: establish a regulatory structure to facilitate production of custom cars and specialty vehicles by small volume vehicle manufacturers (see H.R. 2675), H3914 [4JN]

National Estuary Program: reauthorize (see S. 1523), S3860 [8JN] (see H.R. 944), H1034 [12FE]

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): increase length of permit cycle (see H.R. 1623), H2033 [25MR]

Natural resources: provide for a smart energy and water efficiency pilot program (see S. 886), S2041 [26MR]

New Hampshire: delay enforcement and establishment of certain water quality standards within the Great Bay Estuary (see H.R. 3615), H6259 [25SE]

Office of Noise Abatement and Control: reestablish (see H.R. 3384), H5767 [29JY]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 1500), S3678 [3JN] (see H.R. 897), H981 [11FE]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 1284), H1611 [4MR]

Petroleum: grant EPA waivers giving communities flexibility in use of fuel blends and require the EPA and Dept. of Energy to conduct a fuel system requirements harmonization study (see H.R. 3454), H5847 [8SE]

Power resources: assist States in adopting updated interconnection procedures and tariff schedules and standards for certain project power fees for combined heat and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) technologies (see S. 1202), S2687 [6MY]

——— expand ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels (see S. 1239), S2730 [7MY] (see H.R. 1736), H2152 [13AP]

——— provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 21), H35 [6JA]

——— provide for emissions reductions (see S. 2399), S8602 [10DE]

——— regulate wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy (see H.R. 4215), H9269 [10DE]

——— require a report on economic impact of certain energy-related rules and prohibit finalization of such rules that will cause significant adverse effects to the economy (see S. 156), S200 [13JA] (see H.R. 4035), H8279 [17NO]

Puget Sound: provide assistance to protect water quality (see H.R. 3630), H6306 [28SE]

Reform: eliminate certain programs, close field offices, and lease or sell underutilized properties (see H.R. 2111), H2653 [29AP]

Refuse disposal: authorize States to restrict interstate waste imports and impose a higher fee on out-of-State waste (see S. 1953), S6380 [5AU]

——— award grants for municipal solid waste prevention and recycling program development (see H.R. 3237), H5588 [28JY]

——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (see S. 1803), S5170 [16JY] (see H.R. 1734), H2151 [13AP]

——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), consideration (see H. Res. 369), H5329 [21JY]

——— establish national goals for the reduction and recycling of municipal solid waste, address growing problem of marine debris, and promulgate regulations to attain those goals (see H.R. 1960), H2416 [22AP]

Renewable energy: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see S. 934), S2173 [14AP]

——— eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program and prohibit approval of gasoline that contains greater than a certain percentage of ethanol (see H.R. 704), H810 [4FE]

——— eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel (see S. 577), S1161 [26FE]

——— prohibit from extending the renewable fuel program past 2022 if applicable volume requirements are waived in prior years (see H.R. 2864), H4592 [23JN]

——— repeal expansion of renewable fuel program and prohibit authorization of higher ethanol blends for motor vehicle and gasoline engine fuels (see H.R. 434), H479 [21JA]

——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (see S. 1584), S4202 [16JN] (see H.R. 703), H810 [4FE]

——— require use of commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program until a comprehensive study is completed (see H.R. 3228), H5523 [27JY]

Residence Star program: establish for property owners who retrofit their properties for energy conservation purposes (see H.R. 3322), H5764 [29JY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see S. 611), S1201 [27FE] (see H.R. 2853), H4591 [23JN]

Science and Technology account: prohibit funding (see H.R. 2840), H4541 [18JN]

Scientific Advisory Board: provide for member qualifications and public participation (see S. 543), S1074 [24FE] (see H.R. 1029), H1113 [24FE]

——— provide for member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), consideration (see H. Res. 138), H1565 [3MR]

Sewage disposal: assist municipalities and regional sewer authorities that would experience a significant hardship raising revenue for projects and activities for construction of wastewater treatment works (see H.R. 1705), H2110 [26MR]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S. (see S. 373), S772 [4FE] (see H.R. 980), H1068 [13FE]

——— remove limitation on a prohibition relative to permits for discharges incidental to normal operation of vessels (see S. 371), S772 [4FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 405), S833 [5FE] (see S. 556), S1117 [25FE] (see S. 659), S1303 [4MR] (see H.R. 2406), H3386 [19MY]

Taxation: prevent increase of Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks (see H. Con. Res. 33), H2111 [26MR]

——— reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances and return funds to the American people (see H.R. 972), H1067 [13FE]

Toxic Substances Control Act: amend to protect vulnerable populations from toxic chemicals (see S. 725), S1494 [12MR]

——— exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation (see S. 225), S348 [21JA]

——— modernize (see H.R. 2576), H3577 [26MY]

——— reauthorize and improve (see S. 697), S1384 [10MR]

U.S. Code: consolidate previously enacted environmental laws as title 55, ‘‘Environment’’ (see H.R. 2834), H4541 [18JN]

Water: assess and manage risks of drought to drinking water (see H.R. 1709), H2110 [26MR]

——— award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see S. 741), S1528 [16MR] (see H.R. 1278), H1611 [4MR]

——— clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 980), S2244 [16AP] (see H.R. 2705), H4001 [9JN]

——— disapprove rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and EPA relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S.J. Res. 22), S6809 [17SE] (see H.J. Res. 59), H4861 [7JY]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see S. 896), S2110 [13AP] (see H.R. 1775), H2209 [14AP]

——— establish programs to encourage efficiency (see H.R. 3720), H6935 [8OC]

——— explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathogenic-free water (see H. Res. 361), H5172 [14JY]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 594), H660 [28JA] (see H.R. 1732), H2151 [13AP]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (H.R. 1732), consideration (see H. Res. 231), H2652 [29AP]

——— prohibit implementation of a proposed environmental protection rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ until certain reports are produced (see S. 1178), S2568 [30AP]

——— provide for assessment and management of risk of algal in drinking water (see S. 460), S926 [11FE]

——— provide for assessment and management of risk of cyanotoxins in drinking water (see H.R. 212), H154 [8JA]

——— publish a health advisory and submit reports relative to microcystins in drinking water (see S. 462), S926 [11FE] (see H.R. 243), H187 [9JA]

——— reauthorize EPA WaterSense program, create State and local conservation and efficiency programs, support recycling, storage, and management projects, improve water data, and provide for drought preparedness (see S. 176), S201 [13JA] (see H.R. 291), H356 [13JA]

——— reduce Federal, State, and local costs of providing high-quality drinking water to those residing in rural communities by facilitating greater use of cost-effective well water and alternative systems (see S. 1642), S4346 [22JN] (see H.R. 1160), H1498 [27FE] (see H.R. 3533), H6136 [17SE]

——— require testing of underground sources of drinking water in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations (see H.R. 1515), H1803 [19MR]

——— revise definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 1140), S2567 [30AP]

Water pollution: address liability relative to release of wastewater from Gold King Mine into Animas and San Juan Rivers (see S. 2135), S7124 [5OC]

——— allow preservation leasing as a form of compensatory mitigation for discharges of dredged or fill material affecting State or Indian land (see H.R. 3271), H5589 [28JY]

——— amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act relative to citizen suits and specification of disposal sites (see H.R. 4149), H8859 [1DE]

——— amend laws relative to use of dispersants (see H.R. 1922), H2354 [21AP]

——— clarify and confirm authority to deny or restrict the use of a defined area as a dredged or fill material disposal site (see S. 54), S57 [7JA] (see S. 234), S420 [22JA]

——— clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see H.R. 896), H981 [11FE]

——— implement guidelines for specification of certain dredged or fill material disposal sites (see S. 1914), S6187 [30JY] (see H.R. 3434), H5782 [31JY]

——— improve beach monitoring by requiring coastal States to adopt water quality standards, conduct quicker water testing, and improve monitoring and public notification programs (see S. 2335), S8241 [1DE] (see H.R. 4136), H8645 [30NO]

——— modify provision of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relative to discharges of dredged or fill material into navigable waters at specified disposal sites (see S. 1701), S4648 [25JN]

——— provide compensation to injured persons relating to the Gold King Mine spill and amend CERCLA to address mining-related issues (see S. 2063), S6893 [22SE] (see H.R. 3602), H6227 [24SE]

——— remove authority to retroactively disapprove permits to discharge dredged or fill material into navigable waters that have been issued by the Corps of Engineers (see H.R. 1203), H1525 [2MR]

——— require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal the oil and gas industry exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act (see S. 785), S1629 [18MR] (see H.R. 1482), H1802 [19MR]

Waterways: make competitive awards to national estuary programs (see H.R. 573), H639 [27JA]

Cloture motions

Water: revise definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations (S. 1140), motion to proceed, S7675 [30OC], S7697 [3NO]

Letters

Disapprove EPA rules on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions and carbon emission guidelines from new, modified, or existing electric utility generating units: several consumer organizations, H8835 [1DE]

——— several environmental and faith-based organizations, H8661 [1DE]

——— several health organizations, H8662 [1DE]

EPA calculation of greenhouse gas emissions relative to the Keystone XL Pipeline: Gary Doer, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., H956 [11FE]

EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units: Senators McCain and Flake, S5905 [27JY]

EPA revision of definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations: Senator McCain, S5906 [27JY]

EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Union of Concerned Scientists, H1681 [17MR]

——— Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H1681 [17MR]

——— Charles T. Drevna, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (organization), H1682 [17MR]

——— James G. Toscas, Portland Cement Association, H1683 [17MR]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H1682 [17MR]

——— Tom Dobbins, American Composites Manufacturing Association, H1682 [17MR]

Regulatory Integrity Protection Act: Delegate Norton, H2835 [12MY]

——— Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, H2834 [12MY]

——— Representative Edwards, H2834 [12MY]

——— Representatives Napolitano and DeFazio, H2834 [12MY]

Restrict authority to arm EPA criminal investigators: Jon Adler, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S510 [27JA]

Secret Science Reform Act: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Union of Concerned Scientists, H1740 [18MR]

——— David Morganstein, American Statistical Association, H1736 [18MR]

——— Francine Laden, International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, H1737 [18MR]

——— Linda Lipsen, American Association for Justice, H1737 [18MR]

——— several science, engineering, and academic organizations, H1735 [18MR]

Secret Science Reform Act and EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act: several environmental organizations, H1680 [17MR], H1740 [18MR]

——— several health organizations, H1679 [17MR], H1735 [18MR]

——— several public health and academic organizations, H1680 [17MR], H1737 [18MR]

Lists

California organizations supporting S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act, S7683 [3NO]

Groups that oppose S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24, disapproval of EPA rules on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from existing and new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units, S7982 [17NO]

Organizations opposing H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act, H2833 [12MY]

Organizations supporting H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act, H2827 [12MY]

Organizations supporting S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act, S7683–S7685 [3NO]

Motions

Government regulations: disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), S7979 [17NO]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), S8012 [17NO]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), H1746 [18MR]

Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), H5378 [22JY]

Scientific Advisory Board: provide for member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), H1691 [17MR]

Water: disapprove rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and EPA relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S.J. Res. 22), S7703 [3NO]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (H.R. 1732), H2852 [12MY]

——— revise definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations (S. 1140), S7675 [30OC], S7679 [3NO]

Press releases

CRS Welcomes Bipartisan Efforts To Make EPA Science More Transparent: Center for Regulatory Solutions, H1682 [17MR]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: prohibit funding to enforce the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule for on-farm fuel storage, H4827 [7JY]

Air pollution: allow establishment of an updated national ozone standard, H4799–H4801 [7JY]

——— extend timeline to review and revise ambient air quality standards and delay decision on proposal to revise ozone standards, H6081 [17SE]

——— improve establishment of any lower ground-level ozone standards (H.R. 1388), H1773 [19MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 3797), H7094 [22OC]

——— prohibit funding for enforcement of updated ozone standards, H4798, H4799 [7JY]

——— prohibit funding to impose stricter biomass emissions standards, H4804, H4805 [7JY]

——— prohibit funding to regulate location of ozone air monitors within a State, H4939 [8JY]

——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units until certain other countries have enacted similar standards (H.R. 4169), H9002 [3DE], H9068 [8DE]

——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for new or existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (H.R. 2637), H5576 [28JY]

——— provide for revenue-neutral fee on carbon emissions, H8649 [1DE]

BIA: Bureau of Indian Education funding through reductions in EPA administration accounts funding, H4744, H4746 [25JN], E1002 [7JY]

CERCLA: amend relative to Federal liability and require reimbursement to the Judgement Fund for certain claims (H.R. 3655), H7193 [27OC]

——— remove exemption from liability relative to a response under CERCLA when such response causes additional damage at clean-up sites (H.R. 3531), H7193 [27OC]

Chesapeake Bay: prohibit funding to force watershed States to comply with backstop requirements relative to total maximium daily load and watershed implementation plans, H4848–H4850 [7JY], E1014 [8JY], E1041 [13JY]

Clean Air Act: impact, H4623 [24JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement regulations in contravention of requirement to evaluate potential loss or shifts in employment resulting from proposed regulations, H4841 [7JY]

Clean Power Plan: proposed regulations, H7319 [28OC], H8634–H8639 [30NO], H8823, H8825, H8826, H8827, H8829 [1DE]

Clean Water State Revolving Fund: funding, H4758 [25JN], H4879 [8JY]

Climate: protect through increasing renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency standards, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (H.R. 1971), H2367 [22AP], H9360 [16DE]

Coal: ensure coal ash storage requirements protect vulnerable populations, H5364, H5374, H5375 [22JY]

——— impact of Government regulations on coal industry, H1171 [26FE], H1700 [17MR], H4727 [25JN], H5574–H5580 [28JY]

——— require coal ash impoundments be sufficient to prevent toxic contamination of groundwater and sources of drinking water including the Great Lakes, H5378, H5379 [22JY]

——— require utilities to publish information on the use of coal ash on a public Internet site, H5370 [22JY]

Columbia River Basin Restoration Program: establish (H.R. 2469), E757 [20MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 114th Congress, H10699 [18DE]

Contracts: deny Federal contracts to contractors in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, H4936 [8JY]

Corps of Engineers: prohibit changes to regulations or guidance pertaining the definition of waters under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H2641, H2642 [29AP]

——— prohibit funding to regulate farming, forestry, and ranching activities exempted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H2762, H2763 [30AP]

Courts: prohibit funding to pay legal fees pursuant to a settlement in any case that arises under the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or the Endangered Species Act, H4852, H4853 [7JY]

Dept. of Defense: conduct study on impact of proposed EPA ozone rule on military readiness, H3161 [14MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H4813, H4814 [7JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2822), H4699–H4761 [25JN], H4783–H4814, H4816–H4856 [7JY], H4875, H4888–H4900, H4935–H4946 [8JY], H4962, H4963, H4964, H4965, H4966, H4967, H4968, H4969, H4970, H4971, H4972, H4973, H4978–H4980, H5017 [9JY], H5034 [10JY], E1002 [7JY], E1014 [8JY], E1022 [9JY], E1033 [10JY], E1041 [13JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2822), consideration (H. Res. 333), H4608–H4617 [24JN]

——— prohibit funding for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H4824 [7JY]

——— prohibit funding in contravention of Executive order relative to efforts to reduce Government greenhouse gas emissions, H4826, H4827 [7JY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H4823 [7JY]

Diesel Emissions Reduction Program: funding, H4941, H4942 [8JY]

Disasters: mobile radiation response lab funding, H4730 [25JN]

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: eligibility funding, H4879 [8JY]

——— eligibility reform, H4758, H4759 [25JN]

——— funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement funding, H4742 [25JN]

Drought: provide drought assistance and improved water supply reliability to California, other Western States, and the nation (H.R. 2983), H5244, H5249, H5250 [16JY], H5580 [28JY], H5871 [10SE]

Ecology and environment: southern New England estuaries geographic program funding, H4753, H4754 [25JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H644 [28JA]

EPA: require utilities to publish information on the use of coal ash on a public Internet site, H5370 [22JY]

Federal Permitting Improvement Council: prohibit designation of a council member, H7730 [4NO]

Flint, MI: high lead levels in drinking water, H6931 [8OC]

——— provide Federal assistance to reduce high lead levels in drinking water and monitor health of exposed individuals, H8157 [16NO]

Forests: clarify that not all forest biomass is carbon neutral, H4759 [25JN]

Funding, H4810, H4811 [7JY]

Galena, IL: tribute to firefighters and local and Federal response to train derailment and crude oil fire, E353 [18MR]

GAO: conduct study on ways to improve the National Response Center and response to hazardous substance release and oil spills, H8930, H8931 [2DE]

——— release of report that finds EPA violated Federal law during social media campaign to promote rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H9323 [15DE], H10698 [18DE]

Government regulations: address how megawatt hours discharged from pumped hydroelectric storage will be incorporated in State and Federal clean energy plans, H4627, H4628 [24JN]

——— allow use of all peer-reviewed scientific publications to issue regulations, H1739–H1741, H1743, H1744 [18MR]

——— disapprove a rule relative to ‘‘National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone’’ (H.J. Res. 70), H7098 [22OC]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), H8634, H8636 [30NO], H8822–H8837, H8849 [1DE], H8866, H8873 [2DE], H9085 [9DE], E1688 [1DE]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), consideration (H. Res. 539), H8658–H8663 [1DE]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), H8634, H8636 [30NO], H8822–H8830, H8833–H8838, H8849 [1DE], H8866, H8873 [2DE], E1688 [1DE]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), consideration (H. Res. 539), H8658–H8663 [1DE]

——— ensure adequate funding for collection and dissemination of data used for regulations or assessments based upon transparent and reproducible science, H1742, H1743 [18MR]

——— ensure existing planning and review regulations are followed, H8954 [2DE]

——— ensure that in promulgating regulations any preference or incentive provided to electric vehicles is also provided to natural gas vehicles, H7725, H7726 [4NO], E1609 [5NO]

——— extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing powerplants pending judicial review and allow States to protect ratepayers from rate increases and reliability issues (H.R. 2042), H4526 [18JN], H4607, H4617–H4633 [24JN], H5577, H5578 [28JY], E975 [25JN]

——— extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from powerplants pending review and allow States to protect ratepayers from increases and reliability issues (H.R. 2042), consideration (H. Res. 333), H4608–H4617 [24JN]

——— impact of overregulation, H4371 [15JN]

——— prevent use of science promoted by polluting companies when developing regulations or assessments, H1746, H1747 [18MR]

——— prohibit funding to expand regulation of solid waste disposal to include animal feeding operations, H4833, H4834 [7JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement new energy efficiency standards for residential wood heaters, H4842 [7JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’, H4729 [25JN]

——— prohibit funding to issue, implement, administer, or enforce any regulation of particulate matter emissions from residential barbecues, H4844 [7JY]

——— prohibit funding to lobby for rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’, H4818, H4819 [7JY]

——— prohibit implementation of new final Federal Water Pollution Control Act rules, H2837, H2838 [12MY]

——— prohibit limitations on funding to implement rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’, H4791, H4792 [7JY]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), H1733–H1748 [18MR], E375 [23MR]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), consideration (H. Res. 138), H1670–H1677 [17MR]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 1030), motion to recommit, H1746, H1747 [18MR]

——— release of regulations on hydraulic fracturing, H1811 [23MR]

——— repeal final rule establishing standards for residential wood heaters, H8957 [2DE]

——— report on impact of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water, H4386 [16JN]

Great Lakes: prohibit sewage dumping (H.R. 2809), H4448 [17JN]

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: funding, H7098 [22OC]

Hazardous substances: brownfields restoration funding through reductions in Office of the Sec. of the Interior funding, H4746, H4747 [25JN]

Houston, TX: Memorial Hermann Health System recipient of EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year award, E615 [29AP]

Hydroelectric power: recognize hydropower as a renewable energy source when issuing, implementing, and enforcing any final rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing sources, H4629 [24JN]

Income: prohibit compensation of employees using a special pay-scale intended for healthcare industry leaders, H4851, H4852 [7JY]

Inland Oil Spill Programs: funding, H4741 [25JN]

Law enforcement: prohibit funding to carry out criminal enforcement program powers, H4942, H4943 [8JY]

Mining and mineral resources: ensure transparency in development of environmental regulations (H.R. 1644), H4868 [8JY], H5575, H5578, H5579 [28JY], H8637 [30NO]

Minnesota: EPA Clean Power Plan requirements, H2480 [28AP]

Motor vehicles: prohibit funding to implement the Phase 2 fuel-efficiency and emissions standards rule for medium-and heavy-duty trucks relative to glider kits and vehicles, H4850 [7JY]

National Estuary Program: funding, H4754 [25JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 944), H3618, H3619 [1JN]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: EPA stewardship grants funding for restoration of streams flowing into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, H8649 [1DE]

Natural gas: economic impact of methane regulations, H5094 [13JY]

Obama, President: constitutionality of Executive actions, H6170–H6174 [18SE]

——— evaluation of coal industry policies, H2298–H2301 [16AP], H5573 [28JY], H8868 [2DE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H2298–H2301 [16AP], H8853 [1DE], H9068–H9073 [8DE]

——— issuance of ‘‘Mitigating Impacts on Natural Resources from Development and Encouraging Related Private Investment’’ memorandum, H7639 [4NO]

Office of Inspector General: funding, H4755 [25JN]

Office of Policy: funding, H4755 [25JN]

Pipelines: BLM and Forest Service funding to expedite approval of additional pipeline infrastructure for oil and natural gas delivery to consumers through reductions in EPA environmental programs and management accounts funding, H4731 [25JN]

Puget Sound: provide assistance to protect water quality (H.R. 3630), H6293 [28SE], E1384, E1386 [29SE]

Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), H5284 [16JY], H5341, H5358–H5380 [22JY], H5601 [29JY], E1169 [29JY]

——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), consideration (H. Res. 369), H5345–H5357 [22JY]

——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), motion to recommit, H5378, H5379 [22JY]

——— require all inactive coal ash surface impoundments that begin closure procedures to follow groundwater monitoring safeguards, H5372 [22JY]

——— require an owner or operator of coal ash pond to respond immediately to a spill or release, H5371 [22JY]

——— require coal ash dam owners and operators to identify all drinking water supply wells within a certain radius and provide an alternate water supply if drinking water becomes contaminated, H5373, H5374 [22JY]

Renewable energy: release of finalized renewable fuel standard, H8873 [2DE]

——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (H.R. 703), E161 [4FE]

San Diego, CA: San Diego Climate Collaborative recipient of EPA Climate Leadership Award for Innovative Partnerships, H1792 [19MR]

Science: prohibit funding to propose, finalize, implement, or revise any regulation in which the research data relied upon to support such action is not derived from established scientific methods, H4828, H4829 [7JY]

Science Advisory Board: prohibit member from participating in any advisory action for which there is evidence that the action may involve a specific party in which the member has an interest, H1686, H1687 [17MR]

——— prohibit members from applying for or receiving EPA contracts or grants while serving and for 3 years after serving, H1687, H1688 [17MR]

Scientific Advisory Board: prohibit membership to any persons working for a corporation that has been convicted of a major environmental crime, H1692 [17MR]

——— provide for member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), H1678–H1694 [17MR]

——— provide for member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), consideration (H. Res. 138), H1670–H1677 [17MR]

——— provide for member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), motion to recommit, H1692 [17MR]

——— solicit nominations for membership from institutions of higher learning and research institutions based on work relevant to the Board, H1688 [17MR]

Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program: implementation funding relative to regulation of hydrofluorocarbons, H4819 [7JY]

States: allow States to opt out of the Clean Power Plan rules if the Governor certifies the State plan would promote national security, economic growth, and public health through addressing climate change and increased use of clean energy, H4625 [24JN]

——— determine if State permit program are compliant with new water rules, notify States in writing of compliancy, and allow States not in compliance two years to become compliant, H2839 [12MY]

——— require a State public utility commission/public service commission and the Electric Reliabiltiy Organization to conduct an analysis of any State or Federal clean energy plan in lieu of opting out of such plan, H4628, H4629 [24JN]

——— require States attempting to opt out of Clean Power Plan rules to certify any rate increases caused by such rules would be greater than any costs associated with responding to extreme weather conditions caused by climate change, H4626 [24JN]

Superfund program: funding, H4825 [7JY]

Taxation: reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances and return funds to the American people (H.R. 972), E211 [13FE]

Tennessee: impact of Clean Power Plan, H3648 [2JN]

Toxic Substances Control Act: modernize (H.R. 2576), H4551–H4560 [23JN], H4618 [24JN], E979, E990 [25JN]

U.N. Environment Programme: prohibit funding, H4808, H4809 [7JY]

U.S. Code: consolidate previously enacted environmental laws as title 55, ‘‘Environment’’ (H.R. 2834), E931 [18JN]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations, E650 [1MY]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (H.R. 1775), E486 [14AP]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H819 [5FE], H1749 [18MR], H2632 [29AP], H3770 [3JN], H9378 [17DE]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (H.R. 1732), H2775 [1MY], H2827–H2840, H2851–H2854 [12MY], H3257, H3258 [18MY], E688 [13MY], E706 [14MY], E718 [15MY]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (H.R. 1732), consideration (H. Res. 231), H2671–H2684 [30AP]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (H.R. 1732), motion to recommit, H2852 [12MY]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (H.R. 594), H711 [3FE]

——— provide for assessment and management of risk of cyanotoxins in drinking water (H.R. 212), H1094, H1095 [24FE], E258 [26FE]

——— reauthorize EPA WaterSense program, create State and local conservation and efficiency programs, support recycling, storage, and management projects, improve water data, and provide for drought preparedness (H.R. 291), H5246 [16JY], H5580 [28JY]

——— require EPA and Corps of Engineers to protect quality and integrity of public water supplies, mitigate against western drought, and safeguard water usage for agriculture irrigation, H2852 [12MY]

——— revise definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations, H9686 [17DE]

——— revise definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations (S. 1140), H7397 [3NO]

Water pollution: allow modification of regulations pertaining to the definition of ‘‘fill material’’ or ‘‘discharge of fill material’’ relative to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4795 [7JY]

——— impact of release of wastewater from Gold King Mine into Animas River tributary, H5790 [8SE]

Waterways: proposed rules clarifying what types of waterways are protected under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4728 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: impact of government regulations, S2961 [18MY]

Air pollution: establish a spending-neutral reserve fund authorizing Federal permitting for manufacturing and energy construction relative to ambient air quality standards, S1883 [25MR]

——— exempt electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy from emission limits, S270 [20JA], S329 [21JA]

——— extend timeline to review and revise ambient air quality standards and delay decision on proposal to revise ozone standards (S. 640), S1253 [3MR]

——— fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (S. 1324), S3894 [9JN], S6213 [3AU], S6275, S6284 [4AU], S6334 [5AU], S7973 [17NO]

——— proposal to revise ozone standards, S5903 [27JY]

——— provide for carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emission fees, S3445–S3447 [2JN]

——— regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, S3893 [9JN], S5903 [27JY]

——— require decisions on whether naturally occurring or ‘‘exceptional’’ events cause air quality standard violations to be based on a preponderance of evidence and accord deference to State and local findings (S. 638), S1253 [3MR]

Appropriations: making continuing, S6673 [16SE]

——— rescind funds made available if certain deadlines are not met (S. 110), S7768 [4NO]

Arkansas: impact of finalization of EPA guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S4235 [17JN]

Chemicals: grant waiver for States to regulate hazardous chemicals while EPA assesses a chemical for safety under certain conditions, S8877, S8878 [18DE]

Clean Power Plan: proposed regulations, S6095, S6096, S6097 [29JY], S6213 [3AU], S6248, S6251, S6272–S6278, S6280–S6283 [4AU], S6334 [5AU], S7634 [29OC], S7712 [3NO], S7810 [5NO], S7974, S8010–S8012 [17NO], S8181 [30NO]

Climate: effectiveness of U.S. regulatory attempts to reduce carbon emissions to control global warming without international cooperation in reducing emissions, S7214–S7216 [7OC]

——— efforts of Kentucky to comply with EPA clean power plan and address climate change, S2152–S2154 [14AP], S7712 [3NO]

——— impact of deforestation on global warming, S5916 [27JY]

——— impose carbon pollution fee and use proceeds to provide rebate to consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and regulate hydraulic fracturing, S4237 [17JN]

——— provide States and local educational agencies with resources on climate theory to promote improved science education., S5115 [15JY]

Coal: impact of Government regulations on coal industry, S146 [12JA], S7449 [22OC]

Congress: accomplishments of the 114th Congress, S8469, S8473–S8475 [8DE], S8655, S8657–S8659 [15DE], S8838 [18DE]

——— goals of the 114th Congress, S80, S92–S94 [8JA]

Dept. of Education: establish competitive grant program for States to develop and improve educational materials and teacher training on climate change science and solutions, S5115 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2822), S4903 [9JY], S5022 [14JY]

——— making appropriations (S. 2132), S7127 [5OC], S7130 [6OC]

Developing countries: promote use of clean cookstoves and fuels in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2194), S7472 [22OC]

Ecology and environment: establish a spending-neutral reserve fund relative to requirement that any environmental agreement signed with a foreign country not result in serious harm to U.S. economy, S1774 [24MR], S1964 [26MR]

——— require study of potential environmental impact of petroleum coke generated from the refining of oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline, S532 [27JA], S557 [28JA]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S5903 [27JY], S7145 [6OC], S7449 [22OC], S7709 [3NO]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S500–S502 [27JA], S1573–S1575 [17MR], S2705–S2708 [7MY]

Electric power: establish a spending-neutral reserve fund to prohibit any regulation reducing the reliability of electric power transmission grid, S1774 [24MR], S1964 [26MR]

Federal agencies and departments: address misuse of paid administrative leave by employees, S8125 [19NO]

——— impact of regulatory requirements, S7641 [29OC]

Galena, IL: tribute to firefighters and local and Federal response to train derailment and crude oil fire, S1434 [11MR]

Government regulations: conduct study to determine costs of environmental regulations on local communities and individuals, S307 [21JA]

——— consult with Dept. of Transportation to promulgate rules to regulate transportation and storage of petroleum coke, S268–S270 [20JA], S307–S309, S326, S327, S328, S329 [21JA]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), S7497, S7512–S7517 [27OC], S7973, S7979–S7984, S7986–S7989, S7991, S7997–S8000, S8002–S8012 [17NO]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), motion to proceed, S7979 [17NO]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), S7492 [26OC], S7497, S7512–S7517 [27OC], S7981, S7991, S7997–S8000, S8002–S8012 [17NO]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), motion to proceed, S8012 [17NO]

——— impact of mercury and air toxic standards rule regulating greenhouse gas emissions from coal and fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, S5157 [16JY], S7449 [22OC]

——— proposed rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from existing powerplants, S258 [20JA]

——— require congressional approval of any greenhouse gas rules unless the cost of such rules are offset through reductions in spending (S. 639), S1253 [3MR]

Hydroelectric power: impact of regulations on the use of hydropower as a renewable energy source, S4631 [25JN]

Law enforcement officers: restrict authority to arm criminal investigators, S509, S510 [27JA]

Maine: anniversary of Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission, S3857 [8JN]

National Estuary Program: reauthorize (S. 1523), S6229–S6231 [3AU], S6349, S6350 [5AU]

——— reauthorize (S. 1523), unanimous-consent request, S6176, S6177 [30JY], S6230 [3AU]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S533–S536 [27JA]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S7711 [3NO], S7902 [10NO], S8138 [19NO]

——— evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S2679–S2682 [6MY], S7848–S7850 [9NO]

——— State of the Union Message, S617–S619 [29JA]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (S. 1500), S6275 [4AU]

Pipelines: ensure compliance with U.S. regulations by TransCanada Pipelines LTD., and Canada upon construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, S312 [21JA]

——— ensure the Keystone XL Pipeline is built safely and in compliance with U.S. environmental laws, S520 [27JA], S564 [28JA]

Renewable energy: eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, S235 [16JA]

——— impact of corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel on food resources, S3100 [20MY]

Roads and highways: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relative to funding for roads and bridges to States refusing to submit Clean Power Plan implementation plans, S2001 [26MR]

Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (S. 611), S3975 [9JN]

Senate and Congressional Western Caucuses: release of joint report on impact of Government regulations on State environmental stewardship, S1087 [25FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 405), S837–S839, S842 [5FE], S843 [9FE], S1483 [12MR]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 556), S8525 [9DE]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 659), S2756 [11MY]

States: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to prevent EPA and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from engaging in closed-door settlement agreements that ignore impacted jurisdictions, S1769 [24MR]

Supreme Court: decision in Michigan v. EPA halting implementation of EPA rule on emissions from powerplants, S5137 [16JY]

Toxic Substances Control Act: modernize (H.R. 2576), S8781, S8791 [17DE], S8872–S8874 [18DE]

——— reauthorize and improve (S. 697), S2317 [22AP], S2712–S2714 [7MY], S2770 [12MY], S6929, S6930 [24SE], S7139–S7144 [6OC], S7407 [21OC], S7562–S7566 [28OC], S8877, S8878 [18DE]

——— reauthorize and improve (S. 697), unanimous-consent request, S7405, S7406 [21OC], S7563 [28OC]

Volkswagen AG (company): use of software to deceive motor vehicle emissions tests, S6877 [22SE], S6924 [24SE]

Water: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (S. 741), S1530 [16MR]

——— disapprove rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and EPA relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S.J. Res. 22), S7634 [29OC], S7685, S7687, S7689, S7701–S7707, S7709–S7712, S7714 [3NO], S7733–S7743, S7754, S7758–S7761, S7767, S7769 [4NO]

——— establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to keep the Federal Water Pollution Control Act focused on the protection of water quality, S1845, S1868, S1869 [25MR]

——— establish a spending-neutral reserve fund to prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S1836, S1869 [25MR]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S197 [13JA], S2961 [18MY], S3759 [4JN], S7380 [21OC]

——— prohibit implementation of a proposed environmental protection rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ until certain reports are produced (S. 1178), S5904 [27JY]

——— provide for assessment and management of risk of cyanotoxins in drinking water (H.R. 212), S6175 [30JY], S6228–S6231 [3AU], S6348–S6350 [5AU]

——— provide for assessment and management of risk of cyanotoxins in drinking water (H.R. 212), unanimous-consent request, S6176, S6177 [30JY], S6229, S6230 [3AU]

——— revise definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations, S5903 [27JY]

——— revise definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations (S. 1140), S2570 [30AP], S3637 [3JN], S3759 [4JN], S4236 [17JN], S4629 [25JN], S7733–S7743, S7754, S7758–S7761, S7769 [4NO]

——— revise definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations (S. 1140), motion to proceed, S7677, S7679, S7682–S7697, S7702, S7704–S7707, S7711 [3NO]

——— revise definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations (S. 1140), unanimous-consent agreement, S7695 [3NO]

Water pollution: address liability relative to release of wastewater from Gold King Mine into Animas and San Juan Rivers, S7633 [29OC], S7768 [4NO]

——— environmental impact of wastewater release from Gold King Mine into Animas River tributary near Silverton, CO, on Navajo and Ute tribes’ farms and irrigation systems, S7541 [27OC]

——— impact of release of wastewater from Gold King Mine into Animas River tributary, S6785 [17SE]

——— implement guidelines for specification of certain dredged or fill material disposal sites (S. 1914), S6191 [30JY]

Waterways: proposed rules clarifying what types of waterways are protected under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S3149 [20MY]

Reports filed

Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1324) (S. Rept. 114–159), S7654 [29OC]

Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 556) (S. Rept. 114–183), S8724 [16DE]

Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 697), S4249 [17JN]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 697) (S. Rept. 114–67), S4296 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1029, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act and H.R. 1030, Secret Science Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 138) (H. Rept. 114–37), H1565 [3MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 114–216), H5329 [21JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 231) (H. Rept. 114–98), H2652 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2822, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 333) (H. Rept. 114–177), H4591 [23JN]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 23, Disapprove EPA Rule on Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Electric Utility Generating Units: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 114–353), H8644 [30NO]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 24, Disapprove EPA Rule on Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Electric Utility Generating Units: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 114–353), H8644 [30NO]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2822) (H. Rept. 114–170), H4541 [18JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1645) (S. Rept. 114–70), S4544 [23JN]

Disapprove EPA Rule on Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Electric Utility Generating Units: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.J. Res. 72) (H. Rept. 114–349), H8409 [19NO]

Disapprove EPA Rule on Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Electric Utility Generating Units: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.J. Res. 71) (H. Rept. 114–348), H8409 [19NO]

Drinking Water Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 212) (H. Rept. 114–26), H1112 [24FE]

EPA National Estuary Program Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1523) (S. Rept. 114–161), S7654 [29OC]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (H.R. 944) (H. Rept. 114–104), H2820 [8MY]

EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1029) (H. Rept. 114–33), H1523 [2MR]

Federal Water Quality Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1140) (S. Rept. 114–84), S5169 [16JY]

Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 611) (S. Rept. 114–47), S2971 [18MY]

Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 114–143), H4000 [9JN]

Ratepayer Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2042) (H. Rept. 114–171), H4546 [19JN]

Regulatory Integrity Protection Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1732) (H. Rept. 114–93), H2474 [27AP]

Secret Science Reform Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 544) (S. Rept. 114–69), S4345 [22JN]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1030) (H. Rept. 114–34), H1524 [2MR]

Sensible Environmental Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1500) (S. Rept. 114–160), S7654 [29OC]

Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2406) (H. Rept. 114–377), H9269 [10DE]

Supporting Transparent Regulatory and Environmental Actions in Mining (STREAM) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1644) (H. Rept. 114–277), H6786 [1OC]

TSCA Modernization Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2576) (H. Rept. 114–176), H4591 [23JN]

Vessel Incidental Discharge Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 373) (S. Rept. 114–96), S6134 [29JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2822), H4739, H4759 [25JN], H4830, H4833 [7JY], H4937 [8JY]

Statements

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H4724–H4726 [25JN]

Disapprove EPA Rule on Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Electric Utility Generating Units: Executive Office of the President, H8659 [1DE]

EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act: Executive Office of the President, H1672 [17MR]

Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act: Executive Office of the President, H5347 [22JY]

Ratepayer Protection Act: Executive Office of the President (excerpt), H4623 [24JN]

Regulatory Integrity Protection Act: Executive Office of the President, H2835 [12MY]

Secret Science Reform Act: Executive Office of the President, H1672 [17MR]

Tables

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2822), H4701–H4722 [25JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 138, consideration of H.R. 1029, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act, H1670 [17MR]

H. Res. 138, consideration of H.R. 1030, Secret Science Reform Act, H1670 [17MR]

H. Res. 231, consideration of H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act, conference report on S. Con. Res. 11, Federal budget for 2016-2025, and H.J. Res. 43, DC law on reproductive health non-discrimination disapproval, H2671 [30AP]

H. Res. 333, consideration of H.R. 2822, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act, H4608 [24JN]

H. Res. 369, consideration of H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act, H5345 [22JY]

H. Res. 539, consideration of S.J. Res. 23, disapprove EPA rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units, H8658 [1DE]

H. Res. 539, consideration of S.J. Res. 24, disapprove EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units, H8658 [1DE]

H.R. 212, Drinking Water Protection Act, H1094 [24FE]

H.R. 944, EPA National Estuary Program reauthorization, H3618 [1JN]

H.R. 1030, Secret Science Reform Act, H1742 [18MR]

H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act, H5365–H5370 [22JY]

H.R. 2576, TSCA Modernization Act, H4551–H4556 [23JN]

S. 611, Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act, S3975 [9JN]

S. 700, Reducing Exposure to Asbestos Database (READ) Act, S1387 [10MR]

S. 741, Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act, S1530 [16MR]

S. 1523, EPA National Estuary Program reauthorization, S6349 [5AU]

S. 1763, Petroleum Coke Transparency and Public Health Protection Act, S5063 [14JY]

S.J. Res. 22, disapprove rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and EPA relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S7743 [4NO]

S.J. Res. 23, disapprove EPA rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units, S7492 [26OC], S8012 [17NO], H8822 [1DE]

S.J. Res. 24, disapprove EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units, S8012 [17NO], H8829 [1DE]