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 Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish an energy-efficient appliance rebate program to provide rebates for the manufacturing, distribution, contracting, installation, and servicing of certain building electrification products and industrial heat pumps.

would support marine carbon dioxide removal activities.

would provide for debt reduction for developing countries for purposes of climate adaptation.

would impose an assessment related to fossil fuel emissions and establish the Polluter Pay Climate Fund.

would amend §§111, 169, and 171 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction.

would amend the CAA to modify the Methane Emissions Reduction Program.

would modify permitting requirements with respect to the discharge of any pollutant from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in certain circumstances.

would reform leasing, permitting, and judicial review for certain energy and minerals projects.

would require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to issue guidance on climbing management in designated wilderness areas.

would amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and FLPMA to provide that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior are not required to reinitiate consultation on a land management plan or land use plan under certain circumstances.