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 reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.

would amend subtitle D of SWDA to encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal combustion residuals and establish requirements for the proper management and disposal of coal combustion residuals.

which would expand the boundary of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions, was passed by the House.

would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as the lead federal agency for coordinating federal, state, and local assistance provided to promote the energy retrofitting of schools.

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.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the equalization of the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and per energy equivalent of diesel.

would authorize voluntary grazing permit retirement on federal lands managed by the Department of Agriculture or the Department of the Interior where livestock grazing is impractical.

would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the York River and associated tributaries for study for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

would amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to Long Island Sound restoration and stewardship.

would provide for transparency and reporting related to direct and indirect costs incurred by the Bonneville Power Administration, the Western Area Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Southeastern Power Administration related to compliance with any federal environmental laws impacting the conservation of fish and wildlife.