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 Federal Power Act to authorize FERC to issue permits for the construction and modification of national interest high-impact transmission facilities.

would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities.

would reduce enteric methane emissions.

would amend the CAA to modify the definition of "small refinery" for purposes of the Renewable Fuel Program.

would amend the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988.

would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified.

would prohibit the Secretary of Energy from changing energy conservation standards for distribution transformers for a certain period.

which would amend §404 of the FWPCA to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, was passed by the House.

which would extend the deadline to commence construction of certain hydroelectric projects on the Red River, was passed by the Senate.

would amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to add certain land to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness.