Environment

Unterstützung einer Lösung für die nuklearen Altlasten in Russland und Gründung einer österreichweiten Netzgesellschaft für eine österreichische Stromlösung

Austria · National Council · 6 June 2001

betreffend Ersuchen an die Bundesregierung, die Bemühungen der schwedischen Präsidentschaft hinsichtlich einer Lösung für die nuklearen Altlasten in Russland zu unterstützen und die Gründung einer österreichweiten Netzgesellschaft für eine österreichische Stromlösung zu betreiben

projet de loi relative à la transposition de directives communautaires et à la mise en oeuvre de certaines dispositions du droit relative à la relatif à certaines dispositions du droit communautaire dans le domaine de l'environnement

France · Senate · 6 June 2001

Sound Science Methyl Bromide Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2001

Sound Science Methyl Bromide Act - Prohibits the use of Federal funds to implement any regulation requiring a reduction in the production or consumption of methyl bromide unless the Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency have reported to Congress on the effects of methyl bromide on the ozone layer. Provides for review of the report by the National Academy of Sciences. Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to study the use of methyl bromide by other nations and identify those that will prohibit the importation of a U.S. product if it is not used for that product.

21st Century Science for Nuclear Waste Disposal Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2001

21st Century Science for Nuclear Waste Disposal Act of 2001 - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to: (1) repeal the authority of the Secretary of Energy to enter into contracts for the acceptance of title, subsequent transportation, and disposal of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel; (2) mandate that certain statutory fees from electricity generated by a nuclear power reactor be deposited into the Nuclear Waste Fund (Fund); and (3) mandate that the Fund be made available to the Secretary of Energy solely to pay the costs of research, development, and utilization of risk-decreasing technologies that increase the length of time that nuclear waste can be safely stored near specified sites, require the least amount of nuclear waste transportation, and reduce nuclear waste radiation. Prohibits the Government from using any funds for research, development, or implementation of a central high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel repository. Repeals specified authorities for: (1) storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, including the interim storage program and monitored retrievable storage; (2) research, development, and demonstration regarding disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel; (3) miscellaneous radioactive waste activities, including the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management; (4) the Nuclear Waste Negotiator; and (5) the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the special rules for nuclear decommissioning costs.

Valley of Chiefs Native American Sacred Site Preservation Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2001

Valley of Chiefs Native American Sacred Site Preservation Act of 2001 - Provides that lands within the Valley of the Chiefs (the Weatherman Draw Area of Critical Environmental Concern in Carbon County, Montana) shall not be: (1) open to the location of mining claims, mill, and tunnel sites under general U.S. mining laws; or (2) available for disposal of mineral materials under the Materials Act of 1947. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from: (1) issuing any lease under the Mineral Leasing Act or the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 for such lands; or (2) approving after June 6, 2001, any application for a permit to drill within the Valley of the Chiefs under any lease issued under the Mineral Leasing Act.

Biofuels Air Quality Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2001

Biofuels Air Quality Act - Amends Federal highway provisions (with respect to the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program) to direct the Secretary of Transportation to consider the extent to which a proposed project or program reduces sulfur or atmospheric carbon emissions. Allows States receiving minimum apportionments to use funds under the program for renewable fuel projects (specified below). Modifies provisions regarding renewable fuel projects to expand coverage to include: (1) publicly and nonprofit (currently, limited to privately) owned vehicles or vehicle fleets; and (2) costs of renewable fuel, consisting of any fuel produced from grain, oilseeds, or other biomass (including biodiesel), that is used to replace or reduce the quantity of fossil fuel present in a fuel mixture used to operate motor vehicles, and installation of capital equipment necessary for the conversion of storage and distribution facilities to carry renewable fuels or renewable fuel blends.

Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on public access to environmental information. (presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 250 (2) of the EC-Treaty)

European Union · European Commission · 6 June 2001

Brownfields Redevelopment Incentives Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2001

Brownfields Redevelopment Incentives Act - Defines a "brownfield site" (brownfield), with exceptions, as real property the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance or pollutant. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to: (1) authorize grants to local government units in nonentitlement areas for economic development and environmental cleanup activities related to brownfields; and (2) provide for repayment contracts and security for guaranteed loans funding brownfield activities. Amends the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 to authorize appropriations for community development financial institution lending strategies that assist environmental cleanup and economic development of investment areas consisting of at least one brownfield. Amends the Small Business Act to provide a set-aside of loans to assist site assessments, remediation planning, and cleanup. Amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to: (1) direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to promote the formation of at least one small business investment company devoted to lending to small businesses for cleanup activities or projects that help existing companies clean up their facilities and adopt new technologies; and (2) require the set-aside of amounts for assistance to local development companies to enable them to finance site assessment and cleanup activities or facilitate ownership transition or industrial succession. Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the risk of small business loans for brownfield-related activities. Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize grants for brownfield redevelopment. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) provide an environmental remediation business income tax credit; (2) allow a deduction for payments to a Hazardous Waste Remediation Reserve; (3) allow an exclusion from a financial institution's gross income of interest on indebtedness incurred for remediation of a qualified contaminated site; (4) make permanent the expensing of environmental remediation costs and qualify for such treatment sites subject to long-term leases; and (5) qualify environmental research remediation technology expenses for the credit for research activities.

Agroterrorism Prevention Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2001

Agroterrorism Prevention Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit plant enterprise terrorism. Enhances penalties for animal enterprise terrorism and establishes penalties for plant enterprise terrorism. Prohibits the use of explosives or arson against the enterprise. Provides for the death penalty under specified circumstances. Makes animal and plant enterprise terrorism a predicate offense under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish and maintain a national clearinghouse for information on incidents of crime and terrorism committed against or directed at any: (1) animal or plant enterprise; (2) commercial activity because of the perceived impact of such activity on the environment; or (3) person because of such person's perceived connection with or support of any enterprise or activity. Requires the Director to: (1) award grants on a competitive basis to colleges and universities for technical assistance, threat and risk assessments, and other activities related to improving security at individual research universities; and (2) develop a comprehensive security report for universities, colleges, and nonprofit organizations which examines the threat posed by animal and plant enterprise terrorism on research activities and includes strategies for reducing such threat.

Proposal for a Council Decision granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under a special lending action for selected environmental projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern Dimension

European Union · European Commission · 5 June 2001

Umschichtung von Mitteln aus den produktbezogenen Ausgleichszahlungen in Programme der ländlichen Entwicklung und Förderung der Umwelt (G-SIG: 14043230)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 June 2001

Immissionsschutzgesetz-Luft Smogalarmgesetz

Austria · National Council · 31 May 2001

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (553 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Immissionsschutzgesetz-Luft geändert und das Smogalarmgesetz aufgehoben wird

EU-Projekte zur Sanierung nuklearer Altlasten auf der Halbinsel Kola

Austria · National Council · 31 May 2001

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über den Antrag 317/A(E) der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend einer Österreichischen Initiative für EU-Projekte zur Sanierung nuklearer Altlasten auf der Halbinsel Kola und in der Barents-See

Altlastensanierungsgesetz,

Austria · National Council · 31 May 2001

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über den Antrag 435/A der Abgeordneten Karlheinz Kopf, Ing. Gerhard Fallent, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Altlastensanierungsgesetz, BGBl. Nr. 299/1989, geändert wird

Rettung der Mehrwegsysteme im Getränkebereich Einführung einer Einwegabgabe

Austria · National Council · 31 May 2001

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über den Antrag 260/A(E) der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Rettung der Mehrwegsysteme im Getränkebereich <br><br>und <br><br>über den Antrag 375/A(E) der Abgeordneten Mag. Ulrike Sima, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Einführung einer Einwegabgabe

Umweltmanagementgesetz - UMG

Austria · National Council · 31 May 2001

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (352 und Zu 352 d.B.): Bundesgesetz über begleitende Regelungen zur EMAS-V II (Umweltmanagementgesetz - UMG)

das Angebot von Getränken in Mehrweggebinden

Austria · National Council · 31 May 2001

Entschließungsantrag des Umweltausschusses betreffend das Angebot von Getränken in Mehrweggebinden

Les possibilités d'entreposage à long terme de combustibles nucléaires irradiés . Tome 1, rapport.

France · Senate · 30 May 2001

Les possibilités d'entreposage à long terme de combustibles nucléaires irradiés. Tome 1, rapport.

195 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the national roads development plan is on target for completion within the life of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16299/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

195 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the national roads development plan is on target for completion within the life of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16299/01]

99 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with the regulations governing bus safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15903/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

99 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with the regulations governing bus safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15903/01]

94 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of projects in the national development plan for which his Department is responsible which are not to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14534/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

94 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of projects in the national development plan for which his Department is responsible which are not to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14534/01]

44 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the degree to which the various targets set by his Department in the context of the national development plan have been to date achieved or are achievable within the timescale set; if he has plans to revise or review the programme; if he has satisfied himself that all EU support funds will be drawn down within the given period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16010/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

44 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the degree to which the various targets set by his Department in the context of the national development plan have been to date achieved or are achievable within the timescale set; if he has plans to revise or review the programme; if he has satisfied himself that all EU support funds will be drawn down within the given period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16010/01]

43 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to undertake a review of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act, 1998, as recommended by the recent report of the monitoring group of the task force on the Traveller community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15976/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

43 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to undertake a review of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act, 1998, as recommended by the recent report of the monitoring group of the task force on the Traveller community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15976/01]

42 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if local authorities throughout the country must provide transient halting sites to a group of Travellers whose members are extensively traders and who enter the jurisdiction at various times in the year to gain local employment; his views in relation to a number of unauthorised encampments in the Dublin area where in excess of 100 caravans have destroyed public open space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16062/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

42 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if local authorities throughout the country must provide transient halting sites to a group of Travellers whose members are extensively traders and who enter the jurisdiction at various times in the year to gain local employment; his views in relation to a number of unauthorised encampments in the Dublin area where in excess of 100 caravans have destroyed public open space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16062/01]

41 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason the provision of seat belts is not mandatory for buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15904/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

41 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason the provision of seat belts is not mandatory for buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15904/01]

40 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will consider introducing subsidies to help promoters operate on a viable basis and help solve the massive problem of disposal of refuse. [15867/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

40 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will consider introducing subsidies to help promoters operate on a viable basis and help solve the massive problem of disposal of refuse. [15867/01]

39 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps he intends to take to revive construction activity in the provision of rented accommodation which has been seriously affected as a direct result of Government policy. [15653/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

39 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps he intends to take to revive construction activity in the provision of rented accommodation which has been seriously affected as a direct result of Government policy. [15653/01]

38 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has given consideration to the revision of the strategic planning guidelines for Dublin in favour solely of consolidating the metropolitan area which is clearly not being achieved. [15652/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

38 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has given consideration to the revision of the strategic planning guidelines for Dublin in favour solely of consolidating the metropolitan area which is clearly not being achieved. [15652/01]

37 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on the projections of the Irish House Builders Association that house construction will be down by 17% in 2001; the reason for the reduction in house building; the further reason the number of local authority houses completed in 2000 was the lowest for eight years; the implications for housing affordability and availability of these reductions in housing output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15933/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

37 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on the projections of the Irish House Builders Association that house construction will be down by 17% in 2001; the reason for the reduction in house building; the further reason the number of local authority houses completed in 2000 was the lowest for eight years; the implications for housing affordability and availability of these reductions in housing output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15933/01]

36 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will report on the progress made in the level of recycling of construction and demolition waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15902/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

36 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will report on the progress made in the level of recycling of construction and demolition waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15902/01]

195 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the national roads development plan is on target for completion within the life of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16299/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

195 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the national roads development plan is on target for completion within the life of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16299/01]

94 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of projects in the national development plan for which his Department is responsible which are not to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14534/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

94 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of projects in the national development plan for which his Department is responsible which are not to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14534/01]

44 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the degree to which the various targets set by his Department in the context of the national development plan have been to date achieved or are achievable within the timescale set; if he has plans to revise or review the programme; if he has satisfied himself that all EU support funds will be drawn down within the given period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16010/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

44 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the degree to which the various targets set by his Department in the context of the national development plan have been to date achieved or are achievable within the timescale set; if he has plans to revise or review the programme; if he has satisfied himself that all EU support funds will be drawn down within the given period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16010/01]

43 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to undertake a review of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act, 1998, as recommended by the recent report of the monitoring group of the task force on the Traveller community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15976/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

43 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to undertake a review of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act, 1998, as recommended by the recent report of the monitoring group of the task force on the Traveller community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15976/01]

42 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if local authorities throughout the country must provide transient halting sites to a group of Travellers whose members are extensively traders and who enter the jurisdiction at various times in the year to gain local employment; his views in relation to a number of unauthorised encampments in the Dublin area where in excess of 100 caravans have destroyed public open space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16062/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

42 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if local authorities throughout the country must provide transient halting sites to a group of Travellers whose members are extensively traders and who enter the jurisdiction at various times in the year to gain local employment; his views in relation to a number of unauthorised encampments in the Dublin area where in excess of 100 caravans have destroyed public open space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16062/01]

99 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with the regulations governing bus safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15903/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

99 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with the regulations governing bus safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15903/01]

41 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason the provision of seat belts is not mandatory for buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15904/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

41 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason the provision of seat belts is not mandatory for buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15904/01]

40 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will consider introducing subsidies to help promoters operate on a viable basis and help solve the massive problem of disposal of refuse. [15867/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

40 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will consider introducing subsidies to help promoters operate on a viable basis and help solve the massive problem of disposal of refuse. [15867/01]

39 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps he intends to take to revive construction activity in the provision of rented accommodation which has been seriously affected as a direct result of Government policy. [15653/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

39 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps he intends to take to revive construction activity in the provision of rented accommodation which has been seriously affected as a direct result of Government policy. [15653/01]

38 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has given consideration to the revision of the strategic planning guidelines for Dublin in favour solely of consolidating the metropolitan area which is clearly not being achieved. [15652/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

38 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has given consideration to the revision of the strategic planning guidelines for Dublin in favour solely of consolidating the metropolitan area which is clearly not being achieved. [15652/01]

37 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on the projections of the Irish House Builders Association that house construction will be down by 17% in 2001; the reason for the reduction in house building; the further reason the number of local authority houses completed in 2000 was the lowest for eight years; the implications for housing affordability and availability of these reductions in housing output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15933/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

37 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on the projections of the Irish House Builders Association that house construction will be down by 17% in 2001; the reason for the reduction in house building; the further reason the number of local authority houses completed in 2000 was the lowest for eight years; the implications for housing affordability and availability of these reductions in housing output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15933/01]

36 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will report on the progress made in the level of recycling of construction and demolition waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15902/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2001

36 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will report on the progress made in the level of recycling of construction and demolition waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15902/01]

Fleischuntersuchungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 29 May 2001

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (586 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Fleischuntersuchungsgesetz geändert wird

Tiermehl-Gesetz

Austria · National Council · 29 May 2001

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (584 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Tiermehl-Gesetz geändert wird

Tierkörperverwertung

Austria · National Council · 29 May 2001

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (585 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Vollzugsanweisung betreffend die Verwertung von Gegenständen animalischer Herkunft in Tierkörperverwertungsanstalten (Tierkörperverwertung) geändert wird

Coastal Shipping Competition Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 May 2001

Coastal Shipping Competition Act - Amends Federal shipping law to define "coastwise trade" to mean the transportation by water of merchandise or passengers, or the towing of a vessel between points, or dredging operations (except on navigable waters included in the inland waterways trade unless they occur on mixed waters) in the United States, on the Great Lakes, on the subjacent waters of the Outer Continental Shelf, and in the noncontiguous trade. Revises certain eligibility requirements for the documentation of a vessel to engage in U.S. coastwise trade to make certain vessels that are not titled in a State eligible for documentation. Authorizes a foreign qualified vessel, or a vessel of foreign registry that engages irregularly in U.S. coastwise trade, to be issued a U.S. coastwise certificate if the governments involved extend reciprocal privileges to U.S. vessels to engage in their coastwise trades. Sets forth requirements with respect to: (1) certificate of documentation for inland waterways endorsement of vessels in U.S. coastwise trade; (2) transportation of merchandise in inland waterways trades; (3) penalties for transportation of passengers in vessels nondocumented with an inland waterways endorsement; (4) the towing of vessels (other than one in distress), and salvaging and dredging operations performed, by foreign registered vessels (in which the foreign country extends such reciprocal privileges to U.S. vessels) and vessels documented with an inland waterways endorsement; (5) penalties for the placing of a documented vessel, or operation of such vessel, under foreign registry; (6) district court jurisdiction over nonresident defendant employers that make use of U.S. ports with respect to personal injury and death actions by seamen; (7) application of international labor laws and environmental and certain other standards to all vessels operating in U.S. coastwise trade pursuant to international agreements; and (8) certain noncitizens irregularly engaging in U.S. coastwise trade.

California Ecosystem, Water Supply, and Water Quality Enhancement Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2001

California Ecosystem, Water Supply, and Water Quality Enhancement Act of 2001 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop performance objectives and an associated timeline for implementation of the San Francisco Bay-Delta program, including the attainment of self-sustaining fish and wildlife populations and the recovery of threatened and endangered species. Requires an independent scientific panel to identify the quality and quantity of water needed to achieve such objectives. Requires the Secretary: (1) and the heads of appropriate Federal agencies to develop a permanent governance structure for such program; and (2) to give first priority to meeting obligations under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 when allocating the environmental water account and program assets. Requires public participation in the program. Outlines program compliance requirements and conditions on the use of available program funds. Authorizes the Secretary and agency heads to work with State agencies in conducting a comprehensive assessment of California water demands and resources that take into consideration State, regional, and local circumstances. Requires the Secretary to: (1) recommend additional California water supply projects and activities; (2) develop and implement a related grant program; (3) establish a competitive loan and grant program to assist State and local agencies in financing projects not included in the Bay-Delta program; (4) recommend appropriate funding levels to implement chosen projects and activities; and (5) coordinate and manage activities consistently with the California ecosystem program, the Bay-Delta program, and the water supply program.

A bill to impose limitations on the approval of applications by major carriers domiciled in Mexico until certain conditions are met.

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2001

Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from approving any application of a Mexico-domiciled motor carrier to transport cargo in foreign commerce across the U.S.-Mexico border until 30 days after the President certifies to Congress that: (1) such application shall not be approved unless such carrier demonstrates awareness of, and compliance with, U.S. requirements relating to drivers and motor carriers including safety, environmental, weight, insurance, and hazardous materials; (2) a full-time enforcement program with respect to such requirements, fully implementing certain recommendations, is in place, including the ability to enforce them at the U.S.-Mexico border and in each State; and (3) the cumulative impact of the approval of such application shall not endanger the health, safety, and welfare of U.S. citizens. Declares that the requirements of this Act shall not apply to an application with respect to operations by such carrier to provide service solely in a commercial zone along the U.S.-Mexico border.

School and Day-Care Lead-Based Paint Reduction Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2001

School and Day-Care Lead-Based Paint Reduction Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make matching grants to States, local governments, and local educational agencies to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards at public elementary schools and licensed child day-care facilities.

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study of the feasibility of developing regional vehicle fuel specifications for the United States and of implementing the use of a uniform blend of gasoline in the Midwest region of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2001

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with the Energy Information Administration, to study the feasibility of: (1) developing regional vehicle fuel specifications; and (2) alleviating gasoline supply problems and inflated gasoline prices through the use of a uniform blend of ethanol-based gasoline in the various regions of the United States, focusing on the production and use of a single blend for the Midwest region.