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 Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2009 to require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of NOAA, to collaborate with state and local governments and Indian tribes on vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, research planning, and similar activities.
would amend the SDWA to modify eligibility for the state response to contaminants program.
would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to reduce food loss and waste.
would require FERC to establish a shared savings incentive to return a portion of the savings attributable to an investment in grid-enhancing technology to the developer of that grid-enhancing technology.
would amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve the weatherization assistance program.
would require FERC to establish a shared savings incentive to return a portion of the savings attributable to an investment in grid-enhancing technology to the developer of that grid-enhancing technology.
would require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, in consultation with the heads of other relevant federal agencies, to develop and conduct financial risk analyses relating to climate change.
would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security to research and develop approaches to mitigate identified or potential negative effects of climate change on homeland security.
would require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, in consultation with the heads of other relevant federal agencies, to develop and conduct financial risk analyses relating to climate change.
would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by EPA relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The `Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision."