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 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act to increase the price of Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps to fund the acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds.
would provide for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1422) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation, consideration of the bill (H.R. 4012) to prohibit EPA from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible, and consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to provide for greater EPA transparency and timeliness in granting permits.
would amend the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act to increase in the price of Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps to fund the acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds.
would amend the act that provided for the establishment of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin by adjusting the boundary to include the lighthouse known as Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light.
would allow for energy exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
would amend the Federal Power Act to require the FERC to review the decisions of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation affecting cost allocation under system support resources agreements.
would direct the Secretary of Energy to establish microlabs to improve regional engagement with national laboratories.
would amend the Federal Power Act to require FERC to review the decisions of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation affecting cost allocation under system support resources agreements.
would approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.
would permit commercial applicators of pesticides to create, retain, submit, and convey pesticide application-related records, reports, data, and other information in electronic form.