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 Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to provide for expedited project implementation relating to the comprehensive Everglades restoration plan.
would amend the ESA to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements.
would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to adjust the Crooked River boundary to provide water certainty for the City of Prineville, Oregon.
which would authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives, was passed by the Senate.
would prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme.
which would require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a property conveyance with the city of Wallowa, Oregon, was passed by the House.
which would direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain federal land to Deschutes County, Oregon, was passed by the House.
which would reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act, was passed by the House.
which would direct the Administrator of EPA to change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms, was passed by the House.
which would clarify that compliance with an emergency order under §202(c) of the Federal Power Act may not be considered a violation of any federal, state, or local environmental law or regulation, was passed by the House.