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 provide tax relief to the Hurricane Isaac disaster area.

would prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions.

would reject and replace the final five-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017.

would ensure orderly conduct of NRC actions.

would extend the seaward boundaries of certain states.

would amend the CWA to confirm the scope of the authority of EPA to deny or restrict the use of defined areas as disposal sites.

would amend title 10 of the United States Code to continue the national security exemption from emissions regulations when an excess Department of Defense vehicle covered by the exemption is transferred to a firefighting agency or to any state agency.

would amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to permit the collection of user fees by non-Federal entities in connection with the challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreation facilities.

would revisise certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program.

would provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects.