Below are summaries of Bills Introduced, Committee Reports, Chamber Actions, and Public Laws reported in the most recent issue of ELR's Weekly Update.
would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and clarification regarding issuing new and renewal permits.
which would convey certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, was passed by the House.
which would convey certain cemeteries that are located on National Forest System land in Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota, was passed by the House.
would amend SDWA to reauthorize technical assistance to small public water systems.
would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and clarification regarding issuing new and renewal permits.
would amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve energy programs.
would direct federal public land management officials to exercise their authority under existing law to facilitate use of and access to federal public lands for fishing, sport hunting, and recreational shooting.
would amend tit. 18, U.S.C., to prohibit the importation or exportation of mussels of a certain genus.
would extend the authorization period for certain uses of funds from the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund.
would amend OCSLA and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modernize and enhance the federal government's response to oil spills and improve oversight and regulation of offshore drilling.