Energy

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the $25,000 offset for individuals under the passive loss rules to apply to investments in wind energy facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 2002

Amend s the Internal Revenue Code to allow the $25,000 passive loss offset for individuals without any income-based phaseout for investments in wind energy facilities. Exempts such wind energy facility offset from the active participation requirement.

Sun Grant Initiative for Renewable Energy and Biobased Products Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 2002

Sun Grant Initiative for Renewable Energy and Biobased Products Act - Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to university-based sun grant centers which shall: (1) establish centers of excellence to pursue research, extension, and educational programs to implement biobased energy technologies, products, and economic diversification in rural areas; and (2) make grants to land-grant colleges and universities for related multiinstitutional and multistate programs. Establishes: (1) a northern sun grant center at South Dakota State University for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming; (2) a southeastern sun grant center at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands; (3) a south central sun grant center at Oklahoma State University for Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas; (4) a western sun grant center at Oregon State University for Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and other U.S. territories and possessions; and (5) a northeastern sun grant center at Cornell University for Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia. Requires the centers to maintain a Sun Grant Information Analysis Center for analysis and data management support. Amends the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 to include a representative of the Cooperative Research, Extension, and Educational Service on the Biomass Research and Development Board.

Reform of Energy Workers Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2002

Reform of Energy Workers Compensation Act - Amends the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA) to provide for worker compensation benefit payments to contractor employees of the Department of Energy (DOE) who were exposed to toxic substances at DOE facilities. (This new subtitle D replaces the current provisions for DOE assistance to such employees in State workers compensation proceedings.) Requires DOE to review claims and determine causation within specified time limits (with the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) continuing to appoint members of physician review panels for diagnosing such occupational illnesses). Directs the Secretary of Labor to pay such benefits from the EEOICPA fund for claimants approved by DOE. Requires the Secretaries of Energy and Labor to ensure that such claims are resolved in a nonadversarial manner. Revises EEOIPA subtitle B program administration provisions to add as covered illnesses: (1) chronic renal disease, for uranium workers; and (2) lung cancer, among beryllium-related diseases. Revises provisions relating to: (1) a special exposure cohort expansion procedure; (2) the radioepidemiologic model for determining compensation; and (3) additional specified cancers. Provides administrative assistance for claimants under either subtitle B or D, including administrative relief and proof where medical records are not available, resource centers, and outreach programs. Establishes within the Office of the Secretary of Labor the Office of the Ombudsman for Occupational Illness Compensation, which is to coordinate activities of the Secretaries of Labor, Energy, and HHS under EEOICPA.

To express the sense of Congress concerning the United States and its dependence on foreign sources of oil.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2002

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States must systematically reduce its reliance on foreign oil sources; (2) the United States must increase domestic oil exploration and production; (3) the United States must expedite the development of alternative fuel sources, particularly ethanol and biodiesel; (4) the United States must reevaluate its relationships with noncooperative, secretive regimes; and (5) our Nation should develop a long overdue comprehensive energy policy that promotes domestic energy research and development and provides for the security and diversity of the American energy supply.

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Jacobs delivered on 26 September 2002. # Commission of the European Communities v Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. # Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Article 7(2) and (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 - Classification of the purpose of a shipment of waste (recovery or disposal) - Incinerated waste - Point R1 of Annex II B to Directive 75/442/EEC - Concept of use principally as a fuel or other means to generate energy. # Case C-458/00.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 26 September 2002

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Jacobs delivered on 26 September 2002. # Commission of the European Communities v Federal Republic of Germany. # Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Article 7(2) and (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 - Classification of the purpose of a shipment of waste (recovery or disposal) - Incinerated waste - Point R1 of Annex II B to Directive 75/442/EEC - Concept of use principally as a fuel or other means to generate energy. # Case C-228/00.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 26 September 2002

projet de loi relatif aux marchés énergétiques

France · Senate · 25 September 2002

Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2002

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 2003. Appropriates amounts for continuing, at the current rate of operations, projects or activities which were conducted in FY 2002 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority was made available in: (1) the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002; (2) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002; (3) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002; (4) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002; (5) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2002; (6) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002; (7) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002; (8) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002; (9) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002; (10) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2002; (11) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002; (12) the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002; and (13) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002. Provides funding under this resolution until enactment into law of any covered appropriation or the applicable appropriations Act (without any provision for the covered appropriation) or October 4, 2002, whichever occurs first. Authorizes continuation of other specified activities through such date.

A concurrent resolution encouraging improved cooperation with Russia on energy development issues.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2002

Encourages the Governments of Russia and the United States to: (1) engage in a dialogue on energy development; and (2) consult widely with the governments of other independent states of the former Soviet Union and with other interested parties to promote exchanges on energy development and to seek support from the broadest cross-section of business and civil societies. Declares that Congress is committed to terminating the application of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment, and authorizing the extension of normal trade relations, to Russia. Expresses support for: (1) the actions of the Russian Duma designed to strengthen international investment in the Russian energy sector; (2) the accession of Russia to the World Trade Organization; and (3) continued high level and sustained exchanges on energy development between the Governments of Russia and the United States and between businesses in the two countries.

To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2002

Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to extend for three consecutive two-year periods the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of a specified hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon. Provides for license reinstatement if the period required for commencement of project construction has expired before enactment of this Act.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2003

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2002

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes FY 2003 appropriations to the Department of the Army and its Corps of Engineers for: (1) civil functions relating to rivers and harbors, flood control; (2) river and harbor, flood control, shore protection; (3) certain flood control projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (4) the navigable waters and wetlands regulatory program; and (5) the formerly utilized sites remedial action program. Makes FY 2003 appropriations to the Department of the Interior for: (1) the Central Utah Project; (2) the Bureau of Reclamation for water and related resources; and (3) the Central Valley Project Restoration Fund. Makes FY 2003 appropriations to the Department of Energy (DOE) for: (1) energy supply programs; (2) non-defense environmental management; (3) uranium facilities maintenance and remediation; (4) general DOE science activities; (5) nuclear waste disposal; (6) DOE administration and its Office of the Inspector General; (7) atomic energy defense weapons activities; (8) defense nuclear nonproliferation activities; (9) naval reactors activities; (10) Office of the Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration; (11) defense environmental restoration and waste management; (12) defense environmental management cleanup reform (13) defense facilities closure projects; (14) defense environmental management privatization; (15) defense nuclear waste disposal; (16) geographical power marketing administrations of DOE (including hydroelectric facilities at the Falcon and Amistad Dams); and (17) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Makes FY 2003 appropriations to: (1) the Appalachian Regional Commission; (2) the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; (3) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and its Office of the Inspector General; and (5) the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board.

Encouraging improved cooperation with the Russian Federation on energy development issues, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2002

Calls for the Governments of the Russian Federation and the United States, in proceeding with an energy dialogue, to consult widely with the governments of other independent states of the former Soviet Union and with other interested parties to promote exchanges and to seek support from the broadest cross-section of business and civil societies. Declares that Congress is committed to: (1) terminating the application of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment to Russia; and (2) authorizing the extension of normal trade relations to Russian products. Expresses support for: (1) the actions of the Russian Government and Duma to reform the structure of the Russian energy sector to attract international investment and to permit full implementation of energy projects on Sakhalin Island and in the Timan-Pechora region; and (2) continued high level and sustained exchanges on energy development between the U.S. and Russian Governments and between businesses in the two countries. Encourages: (1) regulatory and investment framework in the Russian Federation to expand Russia's oil and gas export capacities; and (2) Russia to work toward accession to the World Trade Organization in a manner that promotes meaningful market access opportunities for U.S. workers, businesses, and farmers.

Grundwassersanierung OÖ

Austria · National Council · 20 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Grundwassersanierung OÖ

Gefährung des Pfenningbaches und Sierningbaches sowie der Fischzuchtanlage Stixenstein

Austria · National Council · 20 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten MMag. Dr. Madeleine Petrovic, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Gefährung des Pfenningbaches und Sierningbaches sowie der Fischzuchtanlage Stixenstein durch die Firma Rigips Puchberg/Schneeberg

Umsetzung der Temelin-Beschlüsse

Austria · National Council · 20 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Umsetzung der Temelin-Beschlüsse

Umsetzung der Temelin-Beschlüsse

Austria · National Council · 20 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Umsetzung der Temelin-Beschlüsse

Kormoranproblematik in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 19 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Dr. Udo Grollitsch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Kormoranproblematik in Österreich

Hochwasseropferentschädigungs- und Wiederaufbau-Gesetz 2002 - HWG 2002

Austria · National Council · 19 September 2002

Gesundheitsgefährdung durch Partikel aus Dieseltreibstoff

Austria · National Council · 19 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Kurt Grünewald, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Gesundheitsgefährdung durch Partikel aus Dieseltreibstoff

Zustimmung zu einem bundeseinheitlichen Tierschutzrecht

Austria · National Council · 19 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Dr. Udo Grollitsch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Zustimmung zu einem bundeseinheitlichen Tierschutzrecht

Hochwasseropferentschädigungs- und Wiederaufbau-Gesetz 2002 - HWG 2002

Austria · National Council · 19 September 2002

Cleveland National Forest Responsible Electricity Transmission Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2002

Cleveland National Forest Responsible Electricity Transmission Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture (the "Secretaries") to issue the necessary grants, easements, permits, plan amendments, and other approvals to allow for the siting and construction of a high-voltage electricity transmission line in part of the Cleveland National Forest in California and adjacent lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. Forbids any portion of the transmission line from entering any identified wilderness area. Assigns primary responsibility for completing the environmental and other reviews necessary for the implementation of this Act to the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management. States that it is anticipated that this Act will make it unnecessary to construct regional transmission lines through heavily populated lands in the Temecula Valley. Subjects the right-of-way to such terms and conditions as the Secretaries set forth to protect historic, cultural, and natural resources under their respective jurisdictions.

Hochwasseropferentschädigungs- und Wiederaufbau-Gesetz 2002 - HWG 2002; Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996, Bundesfinanzgesetz 2002 u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 18 September 2002

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1277 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Hochwasseropferentschädigungs- und Wiederaufbau-Gesetz 2002 - HWG 2002 erlassen wird und das Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996, das Bundesfinanzgesetz 2002, das Umweltförderungsgesetz, das Altlastensanierungsgesetz, das Allgemeine Sozialversicherungsgesetz, das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988, das Körperschaftsteuergesetz 1988 und die Bundesabgabenordnung geändert werden

A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon.

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2002

Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to extend for three consecutive two-year periods the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of a specified hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon. Provides for license reinstatement if the period required for commencement of project construction has expired before the date of enactment of this Act.

Bericht des Ausschusses für Bildung, Forschung und Technikfolgenabschätzung (17. Ausschuss) gemäß § 56a der Geschäftsordnung zur Technikfolgenabschätzung hier: Endbericht des TA-Projekts "Bioenergieträger und Entwicklungsländer" (G-SIG: 15000227)

Germany · German Bundestag · 12 September 2002

Bericht zu dem durch das Büro für Technikfolgenabschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag durchgeführten TA-Projekt: Einsatz und Perspektiven regenerativer Energieträger in Entwicklungsländern, energetische Nutzung von Biomasse (biogene Festbrennstoffe, Ölpflanzen, Biogas), Umsetzungsrestriktionen, Auswirkungen einer verbesserten und verstärkten Nutzung von Bioenergieträgern, gemeinsame Umsetzung von Klimaschutzmaßnahmen (Clean Development Mechanism), Handlungsmöglichkeiten

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Alber delivered on 12 September 2002. # Commission of the European Communities v Council of the European Union. # International agreements - Community competence - Legal basis - Articles 133 EC and 175(1) EC - Energy Star Agreement - Energy-efficient labelling programmes for office equipment. # Case C-281/01.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 12 September 2002

Entschließungsantrag zum Gesetz zur Änderung steuerrechtlicher Vorschriften und zur Errichtung eines Fonds "Aufbauhilfe" (Flutopfersolidaritätsgesetz) (G-SIG: 14002727)

Germany · German Bundestag · 11 September 2002

Ersatz der Hochwasserschäden in tatsächlicher Höhe, Maßnahmen zur Finanzierung, Verbesserung von Ausstattung und Organisation der zuständigen Hilfsdienste, Ausbau des Versicherungsschutzes für Elementarschäden, Hochwasserprävention in der Landwirtschaft, Wende in der Energie- und Verkehrspolitik, Zurückgewinnung von Überschwemmungsflächen und Stopp der Bodenversiegelung, Abbau der Massenarbeitslosigkeit durch Beseitigung der Schäden

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council - The internal market in energy: Coordinated measures on the security of energy supply

European Union · European Commission · 11 September 2002

Proposal for a Council Decision repealing Council Decision 68/416/EEC on the conclusion and implementation of individual agreements between governments relating to the obligation of Member States to maintain minimum stocks of crude oil and/or petroleum products and Council Decision 77/706/EEC on the setting of a Community target for a reduction in the consumption of primary sources of energy in the event of difficulties in the supply of crude oil and petroleum products

European Union · European Commission · 11 September 2002

Agriculture Competition Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2002

Agriculture Competition Enhancement Act - Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a Special Counsel for Competition Matters, to be appointed by the President subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission to notify the Secretary of Agriculture of specified (size- and market share-related) agribusiness premerger filings under the Clayton Act, and provide the Secretary with an opportunity to participate in such review. States that in addition to such antitrust review the Special Counsel shall conduct a contemporaneous review of the proposed action's marketplace effect on independent producers and family farmers, and may challenge such merger or acquisition. Authorizes the Special Counsel to request notification of a smaller merger or acquisition that may threaten market competition. Amends the Clayton Act with respect to proposed agricultural mergers or acquisitions. Sets forth: (1) unlawful practices for agricultural dealers, processors, commission merchants, or brokers; and (2) related enforcement provisions. Prohibits confidentiality clauses in livestock and poultry production contracts. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize business and industry guaranteed loans for non-rural sited, farmer-owned projects that add value to or process agricultural commodities. Establishes within the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice an Assistant Attorney General for Agricultural Antitrust Matters. Increases certain Federal Trade Commission premerger filing fees (Hart-Scott-Rodino filing fees), to be partially earmarked for agribusiness-related staff increases at the Transportation, Energy and Agriculture section of the Department of Justice.

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003

United States · United States Congress · 4 September 2002

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes appropriations for FY 2003 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, training and employment services; (2) community service employment for older Americans; (3) Federal unemployment benefits and allowances; (4) State unemployment insurance and employment service operations; (5) advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and other trust funds; (6) administration of employment and training programs, including welfare-to-work grants; (7) the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration; (8) the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; (9) the Employment Standards Administration; (10) certain special benefits; (11) the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program; (12) the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund; (13) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; (14) the Mine Safety and Health Administration; (15) the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (16) the Office of Disability Employment Policy; (17) departmental management; (18) veterans employment and training; and (19) the Office of Inspector General. Makes appropriations for FY 2003 to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for: (1) the Health Resources and Services Administration; (2) health education assistance loans; (3) the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Trust Fund; (4) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP); (5) the National Institutes of Health (NIH); (6) the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (7) the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality; (8) the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, for grants to States for Medicaid, payments to health care trust funds, and the Health Maintenance Organization Loan and Loan Guarantee Fund; (9) the Administration for Children and Families for payments to States for child support enforcement and family support programs, low income home energy assistance, refugee and entrant assistance, payments to States for child care and development block grants, social services block grants, children and families services programs, promoting safe and stable families, and payments to States for foster care and adoption assistance; (10) the Administration on Aging; (11) the Office of the Secretary, for general departmental management; (12) the Office of Inspector General; (13) the Office for Civil Rights; (14) policy research; (15) medical benefits for Public Health Service commissioned officers, and medical care for dependents and retired personnel; (16) health facilities construction and management funds for CDCP and NIH; and (17) the public health and social services emergency fund, for expenses related to countering potential biological, disease, and chemical threats to civilian populations. Makes appropriations for FY 2003 to the Department of Education for: (1) education for the disadvantaged; (2) impact aid; (3) school improvement programs; (4) Indian education; (5) English language acquisition; (6) special education; (7) rehabilitation services and disability research; (8) certain special institutions for persons with disabilities; (9) vocational and adult education; (10) certain student financial assistance programs; (11) specified higher education programs; (12) Howard University; (13) the college housing and academic facilities loans program; (14) the historically Black college and university capital financing program account; (15) education research, statistics, and assessment; (16) departmental management; (17) the Office for Civil Rights; (18) the Office of the Inspector General; and (19) student aid administration. Makes appropriations for FY 2003 to the: (1) Armed Forces Retirement Home; (2) Corporation for National and Community Service; (3) Corporation for Public Broadcasting; (4) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; (5) Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission; (6) Institute of Museum and Library Services; (7) Medicare Payment Advisory Commission; (8) National Council on Disability; (9) National Labor Relations Board; (10) National Mediation Board; (11) Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; (12) Railroad Retirement Board; (13) Social Security Administration; and (14) U.S. Institute of Peace. Sets forth authorized uses of, and limitations on, funds appropriated under this Act.

Energy: combined heat and power production, promotion of cogneration

European Union · European Parliament · 2 September 2002

Naturnaher Schutz vor Hochwasser

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend naturnaher Schutz vor Hochwasser

Wild- und Wildfleischuntersuchung

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend Wild- und Wildfleischuntersuchung

Naturnaher Schutz vor Hochwasser

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Renaturierung der österreichischen Flüsse als natürlichen Hochwasserschutz

Hochwasseropferentschädigungs- und Wiederaufbau-Gesetz 2002 - HWG 2002; Katastrophenfondsgesetz, Bundesfinanzgesetz u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Hochwasseropferentschädigungs- und Wiederaufbau-Gesetz 2002 - HWG 2002 erlassen wird und das Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996, das Bundesfinanzgesetz 2002, das Umweltförderungsgesetz, das Altlastensanierungsgesetz, das Allgemeine Sozialversicherungsgesetz, das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988, das Körperschaftsteuergesetz 1988 und die Bundesabgabenordnung geändert werden

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 354/83 concerning the opening to the public of the historical archives of the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community

European Union · European Commission · 19 August 2002

Aufklärung der Bevölkerung - Sicherung der Entsorgung (G-SIG: 14013023)

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 August 2002

Untersuchungen zur Belastbarkeit des CASTOR-Behälters, Aufklärung der Bevölkerung über Untersuchungsergebnisse, Voraussetzung für Genehmigungen, Risiken für die Bevölkerung durch CASTOR-Transporte, Transportgenehmigungen für November 2002

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Comments of the Commission on the conclusions of the Mid-term Assessment of the Energy Framework Programme (1998-2002)

European Union · European Commission · 7 August 2002

A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2002

Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to: (1) reinstate the license for construction of a specified hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois as of the effective date of the surrender of the license; and (2) extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for three consecutive two-year periods beyond the date that is four years after the license date of issuance.

A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate regarding the policy of the United States at the World Summit on Sustainable Development and related matters.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2002

Expresses the sense of the Senate that having the President lead the U.S. delegation at the World Summit on Sustainable Development would send a strong signal of U.S. support. Calls for the United States to: (1) take specified steps at the Summit, such as reaffirming its support for the implementation of commitments entered into at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), supporting efforts to improve the institutional structure for implementing the framework created by Agenda 21 and the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, remaining firmly opposed to commercial whaling, and supporting measures to increase the use of renewable sources of energy worldwide; and (2) provide leadership and pursue the negotiation of international agreements to address global climate change and to protect the marine environment. Urges the President to identify priority international environmental agreements that the United States has signed during and following the UNCED that the Administration will present to the Senate for ratification.

External Regulation of the Department of Energy Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

External Regulation of the Department of Energy Act - Eliminates Department of Energy (DOE) regulatory or enforcement authority at any nonmilitary DOE energy laboratory in connection with responsibilities for nuclear safety and for occupational safety and health that are granted under this Act to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Authorizes the NRC to regulate through licensing and certification both the DOE and DOE contractors. Holds a contractor operating a DOE nonmilitary energy laboratory harmless from facility decommissioning costs or from any violation of NRC decommissioning requirements if such violation results from DOE failure to authorize or fund decommissioning activities. States OSHA and the NRC both share regulatory and enforcement responsibilities regarding a hazard at a nonmilitary DOE energy laboratory that presents a risk of occupational exposure and contains both a radiological and non-radiological component.

Western Electricity Markets Reform Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Western Electricity Markets Reform Act of 2002 - Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to study the feasibility and desirability of the formation of regional transmission organizations within the Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC). Requires such study to focus upon the following options: (1) establishment of one Regional Transmission Organization to cover the entire area within WECC jurisdiction; (2) establishment of two Regional Transmission Organizations with certain geographic boundaries; and (3) establishment of three Regional Transmission Organizations, reflecting specified proposals filed with the Commission as of June 1, 2002. Identifies the following geographic boundaries within the option for two Regional Transmission Organizations: (1) the northern region of California, the States covered by the Pacific Northwest Power Planning Act, the northern portion of Nevada, and such other areas that are contained within the same natural electricity trading market, and with headquarters located in Portland, Oregon; and (2) the southern portion of California, the southern portion of Nevada, the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and such other areas that are contained within the same natural electricity trading market, and with headquarters located in Phoenix, Arizona. Requires FERC to initiate rulemaking proceedings to establish a Regional Transmission Organization or Organizations if it finds that specified options would meet certain geographic scope requirements and would otherwise promote the public interest in competitive markets in wholesale electric energy.

Homeland Security Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2002

Homeland Security Act of 2002 - Establishes a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as an executive department of the United States, headed by a Secretary of Homeland Security who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. States that the primary mission of DHS is to: (1) prevent terrorist attacks within the United States; (2) reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism; and (3) minimize the damage, and assist in the recovery, from terrorist attacks that occur within the United States. Includes as DHS's primary responsibilities: (1) information analysis and infrastructure protection; (2) chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and related countermeasures; (3) border and transportation security; (4) emergency preparedness and response; and (5) coordination (including the provision of training and equipment) with other executive agencies, with State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities, with the private sector, and with other entities. Creates: (1) a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, who shall be the Secretary's first assistant for purposes of details; (2) an Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection; (3) an Under Secretary for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Countermeasures; (4) an Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security; (5) an Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response; (6) an Under Secretary for Management; and (7) not more than six Assistant Secretaries. Establishes an Inspector General (to be appointed under the Inspector General Act of 1978), and requires the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Director of the Secret Service as well, to assist the Secretary in the performance of his functions. Transfers to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of specified entities, including: (1) the National Communications System of the Department of Defense; (2) the select agent registration enforcement programs and activities of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); (3) the Plum Island Animal Disease Center of the Department of Agriculture (DOA); (4) certain programs and activities of the Department of Energy, such as those specified for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; (5) the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury (DOT); (6) the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice (DOJ); (7) DOA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; (8) the Coast Guard; (9) DOT's Transportation Security Administration; (10) the Federal Protective Service of the General Services Administration; (11) the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (12) the National Domestic Preparedness Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (13) HHS' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness; (14) HHS' Strategic National Stockpile; and (15) the United States Secret Service. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a human resources management system for DHS. Establishes in the Department of Defense a National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center.

Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R.4546) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2002

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 4546 (FY 2003 Department of Defense authorization).

Erhebungen gegen den Österreichischen Tierschutzverein

Austria · Federal Council · 24 July 2002

Anfrage der Bundesräte Engelbert Weilharter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Einstellung von polizeilichen Erhebungen gegen den Österreichischen Tierschutzverein (ÖTV) trotz schwerwiegender Verdachtsmomente <i>(Verdacht des Betruges, schweren Betruges und gewerbsmäßigen</i> <i>Betruges)</i>

Erhebungen gegen den Österreichischen Tierschutzverein

Austria · Federal Council · 24 July 2002

Anfrage der Bundesräte Engelbert Weilharter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Justiz betreffend Einstellung von polizeilichen Erhebungen gegen den Österreichischen Tierschutzverein (ÖTV) trotz schwerwiegender Verdachtsmomente <i>(Verdacht des Betruges, schweren Betruges und gewerbsmäßigen</i> <i>Betruges)</i>

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2003

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2002

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes FY 2003 appropriations to the Department of the Army and its Corps of Engineers for: (1) civil functions relating to rivers and harbors, flood control, and shore protection; (2) certain flood control projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee; (3) the navigable waters and wetlands regulatory program; (4) formerly utilized sites remedial action program; (5) flood control and coastal emergencies; and (6) general expenses of the Office of Chief of Engineers. Makes FY 2003 appropriations to the Department of the Interior for: (1) the Central Utah Project Completion Account; (2) the Bureau of Reclamation for water and related resources; (3) the Central Valley Project Restoration Fund; and (4) the CALFED Bay-Delta Program. Makes FY 2003 appropriations to the Department of Energy (DOE) for: (1) energy supply programs; (2) non-defense environmental management; (3) uranium facilities maintenance and remediation; (4) general DOE science activities; (5) nuclear waste disposal; (6) DOE administration and its Office of the Inspector General; (7) atomic energy defense weapons activities; (8) defense nuclear nonproliferation activities; (9) naval reactors activities; (10) Office of the Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration; (11) defense environmental restoration and waste management; (12) defense facilities closure projects; (13) defense environmental management privatization projects; (14) defense nuclear waste disposal; (15) geographical power marketing administrations of DOE; and (16) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Makes FY 2003 appropriations to the: (1) Appalachian Regional Commission; (2) Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; (3) Delta Regional Authority; (4) Denali Commission; (5) Nuclear Regulatory Commission and its Office of the Inspector General; and (6) Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board.

A bill to amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to extend certain protections to franchised refiners or distributors of lubricating oil.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2002

Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to extend to franchised refiners or distributors of lubricating oil the protections granted to independent wholesale and retail petroleum franchisees from arbitrary and unfair termination or non-renewal of their franchise relationships with petroleum companies.

Konsequenzen aus den aktuellen Futtermittelskandalen in Europa

Austria · Federal Council · 23 July 2002

Anfrage der Bundesräte Johann Kraml, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Konsequenzen aus den aktuellen Futtermittelskandalen in Europa