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 Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to clarify a provision relating to the designation of a northern transportation route in Washington County, Utah.

would permit state transportation departments to approve a justification report for a project to build or modify a freeway-to-crossroad interchange on the Interstate Highway System within a transportation management area in the state.

would amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to promote watershed health.

would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize USDA to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho.

would amend the African Elephant Conservation Act to conserve elephants while appropriately regulating ivory in the United States.

authorize states to enforce safety requirements related to wellbores at interstate storage facilities.

would authorize HUD to carry out a demonstration program to enter into budget-neutral, performance-based contracts for energy and water conservation improvements for multifamily residential units.

would prohibit the use of eminent domain in carrying out certain projects.

would provide for certain special congressional review procedures for EPA rulemakings.

would require a study on the public health and environmental impacts of the production, transportation, storage, and use of petroleum coke.