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151 records in 2004
Austria · National Council · 24 November 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Anti-Ökostrom-Aktivitäten der angeblich unabhängigen E-Control
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2004
258 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his policy in regard to wind generated electricity; if he has issued directives to the energy regulator or received communications therefrom in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30276/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2004
256 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has an estimate of the total peat resources remaining in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30202/04]
Germany · German Bundestag · 23 November 2004
Rechtliche Qualität der zwischen RAG AG und Bundesregierung vereinbarten weiteren Subventionierung, gesetzliche Regelung
Germany · German Bundestag · 23 November 2004
Prüfungsmaßnahmen, Vorkaufsrechte der Gemeinden, Voraussetzungen für Windkraftnutzung, möglicher Verbleib in Bundeseigentum und Verpachtung, GEBB als Investor und Betreiber sowie Auswirkungen auf den Strompreis nach dem EEG
Germany · German Bundestag · 23 November 2004
Novelle des Atomgesetzes, Zeitplan des Verfahrens, neuerliche Endlagersuche, Option Gorleben, Aussagen des AkEnd, Verfolgung des Ein-Endlager-Konzeptes und internationaler Diskussionsstand, möglicher Standort im Ausland, Beseitigung schwach- und mittelradioaktiver Abfälle, Endlagerprojekt Schacht Konrad, Wiederaufbereitung in La Hague
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2004
Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes that the enactment of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 was an essential step in the development and use of a range of civilian nuclear technologies to the benefit of humanity; (2) commends and remembers the authors of the original Atomic Energy Act of 1954 for their foresight and leadership; and (3) commemorates the role played by President Dwight David Eisenhower in his historic Atoms for Peace speech and the leadership he demonstrated in recognizing 50 years ago that the benefits of nuclear technologies would be realized only through a careful national and international system of control, regulation, and use.
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2004
Small Business and Farm Energy Emergency Relief Act of 2004 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make disaster loans to assist small businesses that have suffered or are likely to suffer substantial economic injury as the result of a sharp and significant increase in the price of heating fuel or electricity. Prohibits any such loan from being made if the total amount outstanding and committed to the borrower would exceed $1.5 million, unless the applicant is a major source of employment in its surrounding area. Requires, for such assistance: (1) a declaration by the President or the SBA Administrator that an area is affected by a sharp and significant increase in such price; or (2) a certification from the governor of the State that its small businesses have suffered such economic injury and are in need of assistance which is not otherwise available. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to farm operations that qualify as a small business and have or are likely to suffer substantial economic injury from a sharp and significant increase in energy costs or input costs from energy sources occurring on or after November 1, 2004, in connection with an energy emergency declared by the President or the Secretary.
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2004
Energy Independence Act of 2004 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to require the National Energy Policy Plan to include a strategic plan for U.S. energy self-sufficiency by the year 2015 which: (1) examines and reports on existing energy technology and domestic resources as well as developing energy generation and transmission technologies, focusing on the integration of fuel cell technology into an overall national energy portfolio to achieve energy self-sufficiency within ten years; and (2) recommend to Congress targeted research and development in promising new energy generation and transmission technologies, and funding levels to implement a plan for achieving such self-sufficiency.
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2004
Oil Price Safeguard Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to declare that a severe energy supply interruption, warranting a drawdown from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), shall be deemed to exist if the President determines that: (1) there is a significant reduction in the supply of petroleum of significant scope and duration that has caused a significant increase in the price of petroleum products; (2) the price increase is likely to cause a significant adverse impact on the national economy; and (3) a substantial cause of the reduction in supply is the anticompetitive conduct of foreign countries or international entities. Requires the President to report to certain congressional committees if the price of a barrel of crude oil exceeds $35 for a period greater than 14 days.
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2004
Amends the Federal Aid Highways program to require a State agency that has jurisdiction over the operation of a HOV facility to establish the occupancy requirements of vehicles operating on the facility. Requires such agency to permit motorcycles and bicycles to use the HOV facility. Permits a State agency to restrict use of the HOV facility by motorcycles or bicycles (or both) if it certifies to the Secretary of Transportation that such use would create a safety hazard. Prescribes guidelines under which a State agency may permit use of an HOV facility by: (1) public transportation vehicles and high occupancy toll vehicles; and (2) inherently low-emission vehicles and other low emission and energy-efficient vehicles. Permits tolls to be charged on a HOV facility on the Interstate System. Requires a State agency that allows low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles to use a HOV facility to certify to the Secretary that it will establish: (1) a continuous monitoring, assessment, and reporting program regarding the impacts such vehicles may have on the operation of the facility and adjacent highways; and (2) an enforcement program that ensures the facility is operated in accordance with this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection to issue a final rule establishing certification requirements for low emission and energy-efficient vehicles.
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2004
Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prohibit granting any license, approval, or authorization for the export, re-export, transfer, or retransfer of specified components and facilities to a country that the President determines has provided to the Islamic Republic of Iran special nuclear material, source material, byproduct material, production facility, utilization facility, or items, components, or technologies which can be used in a production or utilization facility or in a nuclear explosive device. Cites exceptions and defines circumstances under which the President is authorized to waive such prohibition. Declares the prohibition inapplicable to any license, approval, or authorization which the President determines is necessary to implement the Cooperative Threat Reduction Programs. Directs the President to report to Congress on efforts by Iran to acquire nuclear explosives and delivery vehicles, including actions by foreign countries or entities to provide Iran with nuclear materials, technology, and missiles.
Austria · National Council · 18 November 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Kai Jan Krainer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Verwendung von lebenden Enten bei Jagdprüfungen
Austria · National Council · 18 November 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Kai Jan Krainer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend "bleifreie Jagd"
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2004
Amends the Federal Aid Highways program to require a State agency with jurisdiction over the operation of a HOV facility to establish the occupancy requirements of vehicles operating on the facility. Requires such agency to permit motorcycles and bicycles to use the HOV facility. Permits a State agency to restrict use of the HOV facility by motorcycles or bicycles (or both) if it certifies to the Secretary of Transportation that such use would create a safety hazard. Prescribes guidelines under which a State agency may permit use of an HOV facility by: (1) public transportation vehicles and high occupancy toll vehicles; (2) inherently low-emission vehicles and low emission and energy-efficient vehicles; and (3) advanced lean burn technology vehicles. Permits tolls to be charged on a HOV facility on the Interstate System. Requires a State agency that allows low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles to use a HOV facility to certify to the Secretary that it will establish: (1) a continuous monitoring, assessment, and reporting program regarding the impacts such vehicles may have on the operation of the facility and adjacent highways; and (2) an enforcement program that ensures the facility is operated in accordance with this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection to issue a final rule establishing certification requirements for low emission and energy-efficient vehicles and for advanced lean burn technology vehicles.
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2004
Hybrid HOV Access Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal Aid Highways program to require a State agency that has jurisdiction over the operation of a HOV facility to establish the occupancy requirements of vehicles operating on the facility. Requires such agency to permit motorcycles and bicycles to use the HOV facility. Permits a State agency to restrict use of the HOV facility by motorcycles or bicycles (or both) if it certifies to the Secretary of Transportation that such use would create a safety hazard. Prescribes guidelines under which a State agency may permit use of an HOV facility by: (1) public transportation vehicles and high occupancy toll vehicles; (2) inherently low-emission vehicles and low emission and energy-efficient vehicles; and (3) advanced lean burn technology vehicles. Permits tolls to be charged on a HOV facility on the Interstate System. Requires a State agency that allows low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles to use a HOV facility to certify to the Secretary that it will establish: (1) a continuous monitoring, assessment, and reporting program regarding the impacts such vehicles may have on the operation of the facility and adjacent highways; and (2) an enforcement program that ensures the facility is operated in accordance with this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection to issue: (1) a final rule establishing certification requirements for low emission and energy-efficient vehicles and advanced lean burn technology vehicles; and (2) guidance on methods for determining whether a vehicle meets the fuel efficiency standards required to qualify as a hybrid vehicle.
Austria · National Council · 16 November 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Blei im Trinkwasser
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2004
190 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his short, medium and long term proposals to encourage alternative and environmentally friendly energy production; the extent to which he expects such sources to contribute to the national requirements in this regard in the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28595/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2004
189 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to encourage the production of alternative electricity for contribution to the national grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28594/04]
United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2004
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Natural Gas Pipeline Enlargement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to grant the Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation an easement to enlarge the diameter of a specified pipeline from 14 inches to not more than 20 inches, consistent with the recreational values and protection of the resources of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania. Authorizes the Superintendent of the Recreation Area to issue a permit to the Corporation for the use of the Recreation Area for temporary construction and staging areas required for the construction of the enlarged pipeline. Requires the Corporation to comply with all requirements for certification by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that are necessary to permit the increase in pipeline size. Prohibits the Secretary from granting additional increases in the diameter of, or easements for, the pipeline within the boundary of the Recreation Area after the date of enactment of this Act.
Austria · National Council · 11 November 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Bienensterben durch Pestizide
Austria · National Council · 11 November 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Auswirkungen der Anwendung von Pestiziden auf Bienen und auf die Lebensmittelsicherheit
Austria · National Council · 11 November 2004
Antrag der Abgeordneten Fritz Grillitsch, Dipl.-Ing. Uwe Scheuch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein neues, impulskräftiges Programm für die Entwicklung des ländlichen Raums
Austria · National Council · 11 November 2004
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Heinz Gradwohl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Konzept zur Förderung der Entwicklung des ländlichen Raumes für den Zeitraum 2007 bis 2013 sowie Berichterstattung an den Nationalrat darüber
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 11 November 2004
Austria · National Council · 10 November 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Steinbruch Hollitzer Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
Austria · National Council · 10 November 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Steinbruch Hollitzer Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2004
92 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his Department has been in discussions with Sustainable Energy Ireland with a view to carrying out fuel poverty action research; the stage that research has reached in view of the commitment to have the research completed in the second quarter of 2004. [28117/04]
Austria · National Council · 9 November 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Kai Jan Krainer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend eine Lebensqualitäts-Studie für Wien <i>(des Bundesministeriums für Land- und Forstwirtschaft,</i> <i>Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft)</i>
Austria · National Council · 9 November 2004
Austria · National Council · 9 November 2004
Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz 2002 geändert wird (AWG-Novelle 2004)
Germany · German Bundestag · 8 November 2004
Analyse zur nachhaltigen Energieversorgung, Herausforderung einer Energiewende, fehlender Zugang von Entwicklungsländern zu modernen Energieformen, globaler Temperaturanstieg von 2 Grad Celsius nicht tolerierbar, Notwendigkeit einer Reduzierung von Emissionen von 80% bis 2050, Transformationsplan mit Zielgrößen, Zeitplänen, Handlungs- und Forschungsoptionen mit dem Kernstück einer Reduzierung bei fossilen Energieträgern; Würdigung des Gutachtens durch die Bundesregierung (Beim Bundesrat als BT-Drs 15/4144 verteilt)
Austria · Federal Council · 5 November 2004
Anfrage der Bundesräte Jürgen Weiss, Edgar Mayer, Ing. Reinhold Einwallner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Bekämpfung des Feuerbrandes im Obstbau
Austria · Federal Council · 5 November 2004
Anfrage der Bundesräte Günther Prutsch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Stromversorgungsleitung Graz-Werndorf
Austria · National Council · 4 November 2004
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Finanzierung und Umsetzung des europäischen Schutzgebietsprogramms Natura 2000
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2004
138 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in relation to the allocation of the additional 140 MW of renewable energy under AER VI; and if it is his intention to encourage small-scale procedures in relation to this allocation and under other aspects of renewable energy policy. [27729/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2004
137 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his policy on the development of biofuel; if grants or supports are available to encourage its production on a pilot or other basis; if licences are necessary for such production and refining; and if so, from whom. [27728/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2004
85 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he hopes to implement the energy performance of buildings directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27567/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2004
51 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of new planning guidelines aimed at creating a five-fold increase in the State’s output of wind energy in relation to the announcement in August 2004; if these new guidelines are in place; if he plans to proceed with the construction of wind farms in areas designated as areas for natural heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27333/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2004
290 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, further to Question No. 702 of 29 September 2004, if he will again review this application in view of correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27206/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2004
279 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on wind energy; the measures he has taken or proposes to take to give maximum support to the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26817/04]
Germany · German Bundestag · 2 November 2004
Herausforderungen der nachhaltigen Entwicklung, Indikatoren und Ziele: Generationengerechtigkeit, Lebensqualität, sozialer Zusammenhalt und Übernahme globaler Verantwortung, weitere Schwerpunkte: Potenziale älterer Menschen, neue Energieversorgungsstrukturen, alternative Kraftstoffe und Verminderung der Flächeninanspruchnahme (Beim Bundesrat als BT-Drs 15/4100 verteilt)
Austria · National Council · 29 October 2004
Bundesgesetz über Aufgaben und Organisation der Bundes-Wasserstraßenverwaltung - Wasserstraßengesetz <i>(Gründung der Bundesgesellschaft via</i> <i>donau-Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH für Telematik und</i> <i>Donauschifffahrt)</i>
European Union · European Parliament · 28 October 2004
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 28 October 2004
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 28 October 2004
Austria · National Council · 27 October 2004
Bericht des Umweltausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (641 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Umweltinformationsgesetz geändert wird (UIG-Novelle 2004)
Austria · National Council · 27 October 2004
Bericht des Umweltausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (654 d.B.): Übereinkommen von Aarhus über den Zugang zu Informationen, die Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligung an Entscheidungsverfahren und den Zugang zu Gerichten in Umweltangelegenheiten samt Erklärung
Austria · National Council · 27 October 2004
Bericht des Umweltausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (624 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Emissionszertifikategesetz, BGBl. I Nr. 46/2004, geändert wird
Germany · German Bundestag · 27 October 2004
Beabsichtigte Kündigung internationaler Regierungsabkommen zur Verhinderung von Lieferungen nach Brasilien, Ersatz durch generelle Vereinbarung über Kooperation im Energiesektor mit Schwerpunkt erneuerbare Energien, Geschäftsvolumen und betroffene Arbeitsplätze bei beteiligten deutschen Firmen, bereits erfolgte Lieferungen, mögliche Regressforderungen, weitere beabsichtigte Kündigungen, entgegenstehende EU-Vereinbarungen