would permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California.

would prohibit the use of hydraulic fracturing or acid well stimulation treatment in the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf Region until DOI prepares an EIS and conducts a study with respect to such practices.

would amend the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize the United States Trade Representative to take discretionary action if a foreign country is engaging in unreasonable acts, policies, or practices relating to the environment.

would amend the African Elephant Conservation Act and the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act to provide for trade sanctions against countries involved in illegal trade of elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn.

would provide regulatory relief to alternative fuel producers and consumers.

would require DOI and the Department of Agriculture to more efficiently develop mineral sources of strategic and critical importance to United States national security and economic competitiveness.

would amend the OSH Act to allow employers a grace period to abate certain occupational health and safety violations before being subject to a penalty.

would direct DOI and the Departmentof Agriculture to sell certain federal land and direct that the proceeds of such sales be applied to reduce the federal budget deficit.

would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act to establish a federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers.

would promote research, development, and demonstration of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies.