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 Independence and Security Act to promote energy efficiency via information and computing technologies.
would expedite NEPA review to improve forest management activities in units of the National Forest System derived from the public domain, on public lands under the jurisdiction of BLM, and on tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands.
would impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms.
would amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to Long Island Sound restoration and stewardship.
would amend the Federal Power Act to require FERC to minimize infringement on the exercise and enjoyment of property rights in issuing hydropower licenses.
would designate certain public lands in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona as national conservation areas and wilderness areas.
would establish the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area.
would withdraw certain federal lands and interests located in Pima and Santa Cruz counties, Arizona, from federal mining and mineral leasing laws.
would require DOE to award grants to expand programs in maritime and energy workforce technical training.
would ensure fairness in premium rates for coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program for residences and business properties.