Recent Federal Bills

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 eliminate the taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced from marginal properties.

would amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel.

would amend the Atomic Energy Act to prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness, emergency response and security regulations.

would provide a categorical exclusion under NEPA to allow BLM and the Forest Service to remove pinyon-juniper trees to conserve and restore the habitat of greater sage-grouse and mule deer.

would amend FLPMA to authorize DOI to enter into cooperative agreements to provide for state management of grazing permits and leases.

would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide for the recognition of voluntary verification programs for air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat pump, and water heater products.

would establish the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area in Texas.

would establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure.

would direct DOI to establish a nonregulatory program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the Delaware River Basin.

would require FEMA to submit a report on certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.