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 authorize a National Heritage Area program.
would amend the ESA to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements.
would amend the ESA to require online publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened under the act.
would reform the federal permitting process to improve efficiency, management, and interagency coordination.
would provide for consideration of H.R. 351, which would expedite approval of natural gas exportation.
would make awards to national estuary programs competitive.
would prohibit DOI from issuing oil and gas leases on portions of the Outer Continental Shelf located off the coast of New Jersey.
would require DOE to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation, on both energy and water use, for potable hot water.
would amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act to reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species.
would attempt to restore the integrity of the Fifth Amendment.