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 enhance rail safety and provide for the safe transport of hazardous materials.
would amend the OSH Act to expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, increase penalties for high gravity violations, adjust penalties for inflation, and provide rights for victims or their family members.
would provide equal treatment for utility special entities using utility operations-related swaps.
would direct the Department of Agriculture to publish a strategy to significantly increase the role of volunteers and partners in National Forest System trail maintenance.
would provide for an equitable management of summer flounder based on geographic, scientific, and economic data.
would reserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States.
would make appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.
would amend the Asbestos Information Act to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, and require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products.
would extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.
would reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Clark Canyon Dam.