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 National Historic Preservation Act to provide that if the head of the agency managing federal property objects to the inclusion of certain property on the National Register or its designation as a National Historic Landmark for reasons of national security, the federal property shall be neither included nor designated until the objection is withdrawn.
would designate a peak located in Nevada as "Mount Reagan."
would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Missisquoi River and the Trout River in Vermont as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
would extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2017.
which would increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve onshore and offshore energy permitting and administration, was passed by the House.
would improve the energy efficiency of multifamily housing in the United States.
would require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain emergency action to eliminate excessive speculation in energy markets.
would clarify the effect of state statutes of repose on the required commencement date for actions under CERCLA.
would amend the Federal Power Act to require FERC to minimize infringement on the exercise and enjoyment of property rights in issuing hydropower licenses.
would take certain federal lands located in El Dorado County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.