Energy

weniger Geld für Hochwasserschutz

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rupert Doppler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend weniger Geld für Hochwasserschutz

Zeitpunkt des Abschlusses der Energiewende

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 November 2012

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Bis wann will die Bundesregierung die Energiewende vollständig umgesetzt haben (bitte für die Sektoren Mobilität, Wärme, Strom getrennt darstellen)?

Vertragsverletzungsverfahren gegen Temelin jetzt!

Austria · National Council · 15 November 2012

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Rainer Widmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Vertragsverletzungsverfahren gegen Temelin jetzt!

Verbot von Schiefergas

Austria · National Council · 15 November 2012

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Verbot von Schiefergas

160. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list of all public consultations his Department has carried out since the start of 2012. [50747/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

160. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a list of all public consultations his Department has carried out since the start of 2012. [50747/12]

159. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the supervision and control exercised either by his Department or by ComReg over the application of roaming charges for mobile Internet products by companies in the Irish telecoms industry in view of the often extortionate level of these charges. [50743/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

159. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the supervision and control exercised either by his Department or by ComReg over the application of roaming charges for mobile Internet products by companies in the Irish telecoms industry in view of the often extortionate level of these charges. [50743/12]

158. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that mobile phone companies appear to be restricting access to Skype to customers on their mobile internet products. [50742/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

158. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that mobile phone companies appear to be restricting access to Skype to customers on their mobile internet products. [50742/12]

157. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the current salary paid to the Commissioner and to the Chairperson of the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg); the salary for these positions in 2010 and 2011; the bonuses, or payments or benefits other than the salary, if any, that have been paid to these positions in 2010, 2011, and 2012; if he is currently considering any proposals to review the operation of the Regulator and is he in a position to share any proposals regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50669/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

157. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the current salary paid to the Commissioner and to the Chairperson of the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg); the salary for these positions in 2010 and 2011; the bonuses, or payments or benefits other than the salary, if any, that have been paid to these positions in 2010, 2011, and 2012; if he is currently considering any proposals to review the operation of the Regulator and is he in a position to share any proposals regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50669/12]

156. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland should install installation measures in dormer houses in cases in which the houses were surveyed; the measures agreed to in advance of the SEAI decision to cease installing installation measures in dormer houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50661/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

156. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland should install installation measures in dormer houses in cases in which the houses were surveyed; the measures agreed to in advance of the SEAI decision to cease installing installation measures in dormer houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50661/12]

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS Making the internal energy market work

European Union · European Commission · 15 November 2012

198. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of cuts in local government funding, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that voluntary initiatives show that savings of at least 20%, or €23 million per year, could be made in the energy costs of local authorities, which are estimated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland at €115 million per year; his views that such savings should be made urgently in major cost areas such as waste water treatment, public lighting, local authority buildings and transport efficiencies, by requiring all local authorities to participate in targeted energy efficiency programmes to make these cuts that do not hurt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50317/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

198. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of cuts in local government funding, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that voluntary initiatives show that savings of at least 20%, or €23 million per year, could be made in the energy costs of local authorities, which are estimated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland at €115 million per year; his views that such savings should be made urgently in major cost areas such as waste water treatment, public lighting, local authority buildings and transport efficiencies, by requiring all local authorities to participate in targeted energy efficiency programmes to make these cuts that do not hurt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50317/12]

196. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of promotions made in his Department to principal officer higher scale, principal officer standard scale, assistant principal officer higher scale, assistant principal officer standard scale, higher executive officer scale, executive office scale and staff officer scale; the total for all of his Department; if he will provide a breakdown for for 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50972/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

196. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of promotions made in his Department to principal officer higher scale, principal officer standard scale, assistant principal officer higher scale, assistant principal officer standard scale, higher executive officer scale, executive office scale and staff officer scale; the total for all of his Department; if he will provide a breakdown for for 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50972/12]

195. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of bodies that have been abolished or amalgamated by his Department out of the list of bodies listed in the public service reform document of 17 November 2011; the savings or cost of this in 2012; the projected savings or cost of this programme in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50535/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

195. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of bodies that have been abolished or amalgamated by his Department out of the list of bodies listed in the public service reform document of 17 November 2011; the savings or cost of this in 2012; the projected savings or cost of this programme in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50535/12]

194. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 638 and 640, if he will detail all exploration and appraisal efforts that have been conducted in the geographical area known as the Corrib gas field; the proposals for further exploration in this area; if there are further finds or enhancements of oil or gas assets, will the Irish State find itself in the same revenue sharing position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50437/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

194. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 638 and 640, if he will detail all exploration and appraisal efforts that have been conducted in the geographical area known as the Corrib gas field; the proposals for further exploration in this area; if there are further finds or enhancements of oil or gas assets, will the Irish State find itself in the same revenue sharing position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50437/12]

193. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of huge budgetary pressures, urgent savings should be made across the board in the public sector’s estimated energy bill of €500 million a year, rather than continuing with voluntary and piecemeal projects; if so, if his Department will implement energy efficiency targets of 20% for the public sector over the next two years, instead of the 3% per annum efficiencies that Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is currently working towards, thus saving €100 million a year in public expenditure; if he will assure Dáil Éireann that SEAI has sufficient resources to support all public sector bodies to achieve these savings by making cuts that do not hurt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50422/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

193. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of huge budgetary pressures, urgent savings should be made across the board in the public sector’s estimated energy bill of €500 million a year, rather than continuing with voluntary and piecemeal projects; if so, if his Department will implement energy efficiency targets of 20% for the public sector over the next two years, instead of the 3% per annum efficiencies that Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is currently working towards, thus saving €100 million a year in public expenditure; if he will assure Dáil Éireann that SEAI has sufficient resources to support all public sector bodies to achieve these savings by making cuts that do not hurt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50422/12]

192. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether in view of the budgetary pressures, urgent savings should be made across the board in the public sector's estimated energy bill of €500 million per year, rather than continuing with voluntary and piecemeal projects; if so, if his Department will implement energy efficiency targets of 20% for the public sector over the next two years, instead of the 3% per annum efficiencies that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is currently working towards, thus saving €100 million a year in public expenditure; if he will assure Dáil Éireann that SEAI has sufficient resources to support all public sector bodies to achieve these savings by making cuts that do not hurt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50323/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

192. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether in view of the budgetary pressures, urgent savings should be made across the board in the public sector's estimated energy bill of €500 million per year, rather than continuing with voluntary and piecemeal projects; if so, if his Department will implement energy efficiency targets of 20% for the public sector over the next two years, instead of the 3% per annum efficiencies that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is currently working towards, thus saving €100 million a year in public expenditure; if he will assure Dáil Éireann that SEAI has sufficient resources to support all public sector bodies to achieve these savings by making cuts that do not hurt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50323/12]

191. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will request the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland to reopen the warmer homes scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [50322/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

191. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will request the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland to reopen the warmer homes scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [50322/12]

190. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if Ireland is in breach of EC Directive 2009/136EC by not intervening to stop a company (details supplied) from blocking Skype on their network and not allowing customers to use it out of their paid for data allowances. [50301/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

190. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if Ireland is in breach of EC Directive 2009/136EC by not intervening to stop a company (details supplied) from blocking Skype on their network and not allowing customers to use it out of their paid for data allowances. [50301/12]

189. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter raised regarding a possible breach of EU law (details supplied); the action he is taking in this regard; the correspondence he has had with ComReg on the subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50232/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

189. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter raised regarding a possible breach of EU law (details supplied); the action he is taking in this regard; the correspondence he has had with ComReg on the subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50232/12]

125. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to require all schools in receipt of capitation funding to implement targeted energy efficiency programmes to cut wasteful usage of lighting, heating and electronic equipment, considering that existing voluntary and piecemeal projects show the potential to save 15%–40% of schools’ energy costs within two years at most, using models and guidance provided by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland which are unknown to most schools; his views on whether such energy efficiencies could save up to €15 million a year of the €200 million cost of capitation funding, thereby making cuts that do not hurt in place of cuts to vital educational services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50425/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

125. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to require all schools in receipt of capitation funding to implement targeted energy efficiency programmes to cut wasteful usage of lighting, heating and electronic equipment, considering that existing voluntary and piecemeal projects show the potential to save 15%–40% of schools’ energy costs within two years at most, using models and guidance provided by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland which are unknown to most schools; his views on whether such energy efficiencies could save up to €15 million a year of the €200 million cost of capitation funding, thereby making cuts that do not hurt in place of cuts to vital educational services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50425/12]

106. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Finance if financial advisers have been appointed to act on the sale of Bord Gáis Energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43495/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

106. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Finance if financial advisers have been appointed to act on the sale of Bord Gáis Energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43495/12]

90. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance his position in relation to the proposals to revise the existing energy taxation directive; his views on whether the negotiations on this directive will be completed during Ireland's Presidency of the European Council; in view of Ireland’s existing carbon tax regime; if the principle of subsidiarity will be applied to Ireland if any mandatory carbon tax regime is introduced across the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50436/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

90. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance his position in relation to the proposals to revise the existing energy taxation directive; his views on whether the negotiations on this directive will be completed during Ireland's Presidency of the European Council; in view of Ireland’s existing carbon tax regime; if the principle of subsidiarity will be applied to Ireland if any mandatory carbon tax regime is introduced across the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50436/12]

89. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the total payments to the Exchequer resulting from the carbon tax in each of the years since its introduction to date; if he will provide a breakdown of the energy sources oil, gas and so on from which tax revenues have been collected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50435/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2012

89. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the total payments to the Exchequer resulting from the carbon tax in each of the years since its introduction to date; if he will provide a breakdown of the energy sources oil, gas and so on from which tax revenues have been collected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50435/12]

Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2012

Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 2012 - Amends the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act to redefine the term &quot;Alaska natural gas transportation project&quot; to include in the natural gas pipeline system carrying Alaska natural gas to a market any pipeline segment that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) finds could feasibly be incorporated into, and serve as an integrated segment of, that system regardless of whether the segment: (1) is proposed and constructed before the construction of the system, or (2) initially transports Alaska natural gas solely for delivery to consumers within Alaska. Confers upon the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects responsibility for providing federal agencies with comprehensive information about Alaska natural gas transportation projects, including industry developments, market factors, technology, and regulatory issues that could affect such projects. Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the accelerated cost recovery system, to redefine the term &quot;Alaska natural gas pipeline&quot; as the natural gas pipeline system: (1) located in the area of Alaska lying north of 64 degrees North latitude, and (2) carrying Alaska natural gas from the area of the United States lying north of 64 degrees North latitude to a market. Removes from qualified enhanced oil recovery costs, with respect to the qualified enhanced oil recovery tax credit, any amount paid or incurred during the taxable year to construct a gas treatment plant which: (1) is located in the area of the United States lying north of 64 degrees North latitude, (2) prepares Alaska natural gas for transportation through a pipeline with a capacity of at least 2 trillion Btu of natural gas per day, and (3) produces carbon dioxide which is injected into hydrocarbon-bearing geological formations.

Tierversuchsrechtsänderungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 13 November 2012

Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Tierversuchsgesetz 2012 erlassen wird sowie das Arzneimittelgesetz, das Biozid-Produkte-Gesetz, das Futtermittelgesetz 1999, das Gentechnikgesetz sowie das Tierschutzgesetz geändert werden (Tierversuchsrechtsänderungsgesetz – TVRÄG)

Durchführung unmittelbar anwendbarer unionsrechtlicher Bestimmungen auf dem Gebiet des Tierschutzes

Austria · National Council · 13 November 2012

Bundesgesetz zur Durchführung unmittelbar anwendbarer unionsrechtlicher Bestimmungen auf dem Gebiet des Tierschutzes

Tiermaterialiengesetz-Novelle 2012

Austria · National Council · 13 November 2012

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Tiermaterialiengesetz geändert wird (Tiermaterialiengesetz-Novelle 2012)

451. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has met with the two commercial companies seeking planning permission to erect wind turbines for the purposes of exporting energy to the British market; the number of occasions that he has met these companies; the purpose the meetings and the outcome of same. [49755/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

451. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has met with the two commercial companies seeking planning permission to erect wind turbines for the purposes of exporting energy to the British market; the number of occasions that he has met these companies; the purpose the meetings and the outcome of same. [49755/12]

435. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the public service have been afforded in contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the public service agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50639/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

435. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the public service have been afforded in contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the public service agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50639/12]

434. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has developed the terms of reference and the parameters for further research to be commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency later this year on the issue of hydraulic fracturing here; if the terms of reference for this more extensive research is to be drawn up by a steering group; the organisations that will be represented on this group other than the EPA and his Department; the time frame for the publication of this report, and the further explorative activity that the companies licensed by his Department can undertake between now and the publication of this report. [50086/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

434. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has developed the terms of reference and the parameters for further research to be commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency later this year on the issue of hydraulic fracturing here; if the terms of reference for this more extensive research is to be drawn up by a steering group; the organisations that will be represented on this group other than the EPA and his Department; the time frame for the publication of this report, and the further explorative activity that the companies licensed by his Department can undertake between now and the publication of this report. [50086/12]

433. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the level of communications he has held with his British counterpart regarding the memorandum of understanding on the exporting of wind energy to the UK; if he will confirm if he has met the two commercial companies seeking to erect these wind turbines; and, if so, how often and the outcome of such discussions. [49754/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

433. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the level of communications he has held with his British counterpart regarding the memorandum of understanding on the exporting of wind energy to the UK; if he will confirm if he has met the two commercial companies seeking to erect these wind turbines; and, if so, how often and the outcome of such discussions. [49754/12]

432. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on correspondence regarding Bord na Móna (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49688/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

432. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on correspondence regarding Bord na Móna (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49688/12]

431. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of the 3 October 2012, the progress he has made on the restoration and re-instatement of Reendonegan Lake, Bantry, County Cork; the timetable for completion of the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49663/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

431. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of the 3 October 2012, the progress he has made on the restoration and re-instatement of Reendonegan Lake, Bantry, County Cork; the timetable for completion of the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49663/12]

430. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in tabular form the amount currently being spent on, or budgeted for, by State agencies under his remit for spending on the areas of communications, public relations, consultancy, advertising and human resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49648/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

430. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in tabular form the amount currently being spent on, or budgeted for, by State agencies under his remit for spending on the areas of communications, public relations, consultancy, advertising and human resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49648/12]

429. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of salmon that came through the fish counter on the River Feale between September and October of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50157/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

429. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of salmon that came through the fish counter on the River Feale between September and October of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50157/12]

135. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on any progress made and the nature of negotiations that she has had with energy and other suppliers with a view to receiving greater value under the household benefits package without cutting the scheme. [49855/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

135. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on any progress made and the nature of negotiations that she has had with energy and other suppliers with a view to receiving greater value under the household benefits package without cutting the scheme. [49855/12]

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2012

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make a direct loan, including a subordinated loan, or a loan guarantee to an eligible entity to carry out activities for an eligible project. Defines an &quot;eligible entity&quot; to include: (1) an entity that owns or operates a treatment works that serves the general public, including a municipal or regional separate storm sewer system management agency; and (2) an entity that owns or operates a community water system. Defines an &quot;eligible project&quot; to include: (1) a capital project to construct, replace, or rehabilitate a treatment works or community water system, to reduce energy consumption needs of a treatment works or a community water system, to increase water efficiency, reduce the demand for water, or reduce the demand for treatment works or community water system capacity, to manage or control storm water, to re-use municipal wastewater, or to increase drinking water source protection; and (2) an associated non-capital project that promotes the use of environmentally sustainable projects, including utility-backed storm water and water efficiency retrofit programs. Directs an eligible entity to use amounts received under this Act for eligible projects to: (1) carry out development phase, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and replacement activities and environmental mitigation and construction contingencies; (2) acquire real property and equipment; (3) provide for any funding mechanisms necessary to meet market or affordability requirements, reasonably required reserve funds, capitalized interest issuance expenses, and other carrying costs during project construction; and (4) refinance interim construction financing, long-term project obligations, or direct loans or loan guarantees made under this Act. Requires the Administrator to select eligible projects to receive assistance based on specified factors, including: (1) the significance of the infrastructure needs addressed, (2) creditworthiness, (3) the need for federal assistance, (4) the degree to which the project financing plan includes additional public or private financing, (5) the cost of the direct loan or loan guarantee to the federal government, (6) national or regional significance, and (7) reasonable assurance that all payments will be made on the credit instrument. Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish a system for prioritizing eligible projects based on specified guidelines, (2) develop and implement a credit evaluation process before providing any assistance under this Act, and (3) establish a uniform system to service each direct loan and loan guarantee made. Sets forth provisions regarding interest rates, terms, and conditions of direct loans and loan guarantees made under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) collect fees for administrative expenses, (2) provide technical assistance to applicants in creating financing packages that leverage a mix of public and private funding sources, and (3) provide assistance under this Act only with respect to a credit instrument in an amount of not less than $20 million. Requires: (1) assisted projects to pay prevailing wages to laborers and mechanics; and (2) assisted projects for the construction, alteration, maintenance or repair of a public building or public work to use only iron, steel, and manufactured goods produced in the United States, with exceptions.

Zubau der Kraft-Wärme-Kopplung im Jahr 2013

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 November 2012

Seit Inkrafttreten der KWKG-Novelle am 19. Juli 2012 in Betrieb gegangene Anlagen, Verteilung auf Leistungsklassen und Technologien, Fördervolumen, Zahl der Förderanträge, KWK-Ausbau, Prognosen der Übertragungsnetzbetreiber und im KWKG-Zwischenbericht, Abweichungen und mögliche Gründe, zukünftige Entwicklungen<br /> (insgesamt 17 Einzelfragen)

Geplante Laufzeitverlängerungen für die Atomkraftwerke Tihange 1 (Belgien) und Borssele (Niederlande)

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 November 2012

Formen und vertragliche Grundlagen der Zusammenarbeit mit Belgien und den Niederlande auf dem Gebiet der Nuklearsicherheit und des Strahlenschutzes, Rechtscharakter der Abschaltverschiebung bzw. Laufzeitverlängerung, grenzüberschreitende Informationen, Prüfungen und Beteiligungen deutscher Stellen und der deutschen Öffentlichkeit<br /> (insgesamt 17 Einzelfragen)

Risiken des geplanten Atomkraftwerks in Belarus

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 November 2012

Stand der Bauarbeiten, Maßnahmen zur umfassenden Beteiligung der EU und ihrer Mitgliedsstaaten an den Planungen sowie Beteiligung Deutschlands an der Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung, Sicherheitsstandard des geplanten russischen Reaktortyps VVER-1200, Bewertung der Risiken für die Umwelt und die Bevölkerung der Anrainerstaaten und Deutschlands, Haltung zu den Standort- und Wettbewerbsvorbehalten Litauens, Umfang und Art deutscher und russischer Beteiligungen zur Finanzierung, Haltung zur politischen Verfolgung von Anti-Atomaktivisten und ihrer Einreiseverweigerung durch litauische Stellen<br /> (insgesamt 35 Einzelfragen)

Atomkraftbezogene Aktivitäten und Kontakte der Bundesregierung und deutscher Stromkonzerne zu einem russischen Geschäftsmann (Nachfrage zur Antwort der Bundesregierung auf die Kleine Anfrage auf Bundestagsdrucksache 17/10549)

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 November 2012

Art und Hintergrund der Kontakte zu Andrey Bykow, Rolle bei der Initiative zur Anbahnung eines Atom-U-Boot-Projekts bei Murmansk, Kosten der Errichtung des Langzeitzwischenlagers für U-Boot-Reaktoren in der Sajda-Bucht sowie Höhe des Anteils des Bundes, Art und Umfang der deutsch-russischen Kooperationen zur Nuklearsicherheit und zur Entsorgung von Nuklearwaffen seit 2003; Absichten ausländischer Unternehmen zur Unternehmensbeteiligung an den bundeseigenen Energiewerken Nord (EWN), Kenntnis der Pläne des EnBW-Konzern zum Bezug von Gas aus Russland<br /> (insgesamt 22 Fragen)

2013/107/: Council Decision of 13 November 2012 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Union on the coordination of energy-efficiency labelling programmes for office equipment Text with EEA relevance

European Union · EUR-Lex · 13 November 2012

Verslag Transportraad 29 oktober 2012

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 12 November 2012

Verslag Transportraad 29 oktober 2012

Pestizid im Grundwasserstrom von Korneuburg

Austria · National Council · 9 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Harald Jannach, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Pestizid im Grundwasserstrom von Korneuburg

"Schattenliste" Natura 2000

Austria · National Council · 9 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Harald Jannach, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend die "Schattenliste" Natura 2000

Maßnahmen zur Stützung des europäischen Emissionshandels

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 November 2012

Bedeutung für Klimaschutz und Energiewende, Möglichkeiten und Maßnahmen zur Stützung, Bewertung der Einführung von Preisuntergrenzen, Entwicklung der Zertifikatpreise und Auswirkungen auf die internationale Klimapolitik, die anstehende Klimakonferenz in Doha sowie die weitere Finanzplanung beim Energie- und Klimafonds<br /> (23 Einzelfragen)

Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, in the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Annex IV (Energy) and Annex XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement

European Union · European Commission · 9 November 2012

Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION Approving the conclusion by the European Commission on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community of an Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other part, associating the Swiss Confederation to the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013)

European Union · European Commission · 9 November 2012

Kreditvergabe der Europäischen Investitionsbank für fossile Energie

Austria · National Council · 8 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Finanzen betreffend Kreditvergabe der Europäischen Investitionsbank für fossile Energie

233. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in a tabular form the total list of quasi-governmental organisations and agencies under his remit; if he will provide a list of quasi-governmental organisations and agencies under his remit that have been abolished since March 2011 or are scheduled to be abolished and the date on which they are due to be abolished; the date on which the body was created; the name of the body; the 2012 budget for the body; the number of employees of the body in 2012; the names of any outside consultants hired by the organisation since March 2011 and what future plans he has for the body. [49308/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

233. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in a tabular form the total list of quasi-governmental organisations and agencies under his remit; if he will provide a list of quasi-governmental organisations and agencies under his remit that have been abolished since March 2011 or are scheduled to be abolished and the date on which they are due to be abolished; the date on which the body was created; the name of the body; the 2012 budget for the body; the number of employees of the body in 2012; the names of any outside consultants hired by the organisation since March 2011 and what future plans he has for the body. [49308/12]