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 designate March 3, 2015, as "World Wildlife Day."
would require EPA to include in any proposed rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions and imposes increased costs on other federal agencies, an offset from funds available to EPA for all projected increased costs that the proposed rule would impose.
would amend the CAA with respect to exceptional event demonstrations.
would prohibit FEMA from recouping certain assistance.
would exempt National Forest System land in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
would establish the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area.
would prohibit EPA from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.
would amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualification requiremnts and public participation.
would amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to require the Department of Commerce to develop a plan to conduct stock assessments for all fish for which a fishery management plan is in effect.
would amend the CWA to revoke EPA authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Army Corps of Engineers under section 404.
 
    