would amend the Mineral Leasing Act to clarify the effect of a pending civil action on the processing of an application for a permit to drill, require courts to remand lease sale EISs to agencies t

would prohibit the head of a federal agency from using federal funds for certain solar energy projects that would result in the conversion of farmland and exclude from certain tax credits relating

would require the designation of composting as a conservation practice and activity, and provide grants and loan guarantees for composting facilities and programs.

would amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to make precision agriculture practices and technologies eligible under the conservation loan and loan guarantee program.

would amend the FWPCA to clarify that a permit is not required under the NPDES for a discharge resulting from the aerial application of certain products used for fire control and suppression.

would reauthorize the National Landslide Preparedness Act.

would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in the state of Vermont for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

would improve drought-related disaster assistance programs of USDA.

would amend the FWPCA to clarify that a permit is not required under the NPDES for a discharge resulting from the aerial application of certain products used for fire control and suppression.

would amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System.