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 amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct offshore oil and gas leasing and deposit use revenues from such activity into the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and the Highway Trust Fund.

would direct the Secretary of the Interior to extend an exemption from certain requirements of the ESA to protect public health and safety.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems.

would amend title 49 of the U.S. Code to provide for enhanced safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation.

would provide for the disposal of drugs pursuant to national pharmaceutical stewardship programs.

would amend the ESA to provide an exception to that Act for actions carried out against grizzly bears in self-defense, defense of others, or a reasonable belief of imminent danger.

would designate certain lands in the state of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

would establish the San Juan Islands National Conservation Area in the San Juan Islands, Washington.

would delay implementation of EPA's cross-state air pollution rule.

would amend title 49 of the U.S. Code to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish integrity verification requirements for pipeline facilities.