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 Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to permit the collection of user fees by non-Federal entities in connection with the challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreation facilities.
would revisise certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program.
would provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects.
would repeal the crude oil export ban under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
would direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement providing for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge.
would correct the boundaries of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06.
would provide for expedited approval of exportation of natural gas to World Trade Organization countries.
would increase understanding of the health effects of low doses of ionizing radiation.
would authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of NOAA.
would approve the Keystone XL pipeline project permit.