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 SDWA to reauthorize technical assistance to small public water systems.

would amend the Water Resources Research Act to reauthorize grants for, and require applied water supply research regarding the water resources research and technology institutes established under that act.

would authorize DOI to coordinate federal and state permitting processes related to the construction of new surface water storage projects on lands under the jurisdiction of DOI and USDA, and to designate the Bureau of Reclamation as the lead agency for permit processing.

would improve energy savings by the DOD.

would amend the Small Tracts Act to expand the authority of USDA to sell or exchange small parcels of National Forest System land to enhance the management of the National Forest System and resolve minor encroachments.

would amend the National Materials and Minerals Policy Research and Development Act, and authorize an energy critical elements program. 

would amend the CWA to reauthorize the National Estuary Program.

would reauthorize the National Forest Foundation Act.

would direct EPA to allow low volume motor vehicle manufacturers to install engines from vehicles that have been issued certificates of conformity.

would promote the development of renewable energy on public land.