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 ensure the viability of a technology described in §1703(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
would improve the ability of NOAA, the U.S. Coast Guard, and coastal states to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining and sustaining their capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, restoration, and research.
would allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals.
would provide that funds made available to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for certain Missouri River fish and wildlife purposes be used for the reconstruction of flood control structures.
would amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to Long Island Sound restoration and stewardship.
would provide that federal funds may not be used for National Heritage Areas and similar areas.
would amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to Long Island Sound restoration and stewardship.
would require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain federal land to the Powell Recreation District in the state of Wyoming.
would expand the Wild Rogue Wilderness Area in the state of Oregon, make additional wild and scenic river designations in the Rogue River area, and provide additional protections for Rogue River tributaries.
would authorize the St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values.