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Question· writtenPQ 138asked

139 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for funding for the planned maintenance programme which are awaiting approval by his Department. [35017/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

139 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for funding for the planned maintenance programme which are awaiting approval by his Department. [35017/05]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

138 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding which has been awarded to each local authority here for planned maintenance programmes for the past five years; and a breakdown of these figures. [35014/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

138 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding which has been awarded to each local authority here for planned maintenance programmes for the past five years; and a breakdown of these figures. [35014/05]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

137 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money which was spent on public relations consultants in 2004; the amount of money which was spent in 2004; and the names and addresses of the persons who provided printing facilities for his Department. [35013/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

137 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money which was spent on public relations consultants in 2004; the amount of money which was spent in 2004; and the names and addresses of the persons who provided printing facilities for his Department. [35013/05]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

136 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses which were built in 2004; the number of local authority houses which were re-let in 2004 in each local authority area on a county basis; and if a breakdown on the allocated money to each local authority for local authority housing here will be provided. [35012/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

136 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses which were built in 2004; the number of local authority houses which were re-let in 2004 in each local authority area on a county basis; and if a breakdown on the allocated money to each local authority for local authority housing here will be provided. [35012/05]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

135 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of a cessation of turf cutting scheme application form for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34998/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

135 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of a cessation of turf cutting scheme application form for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34998/05]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

134 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the performance of local authorities subject to instructions issued by his Department in carrying out landscape character studies in order to create zones amenable to wind energy; the progress which has been made to date in 2005 locating suitable sites; and the additional steps taken in order to make the said sites operational. [34993/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

134 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the performance of local authorities subject to instructions issued by his Department in carrying out landscape character studies in order to create zones amenable to wind energy; the progress which has been made to date in 2005 locating suitable sites; and the additional steps taken in order to make the said sites operational. [34993/05]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

113 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the wood preservative known as Tanalith E has been cleared for use here; the steps which have been taken to ensure that its use does not pose a threat to the environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35089/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

113 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the wood preservative known as Tanalith E has been cleared for use here; the steps which have been taken to ensure that its use does not pose a threat to the environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35089/05]

Bill· SS. 2042 (109th)referred

POPs, LRTAP POPs, and PIC Implementation Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2005

POPS, LRTAP POPS, and PIC Implementation Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to provide for the implementation of three international environmental agreements: (1) the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (Pops Convention); (2) the Protocol on Persistent Organic Pollutants to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP Pops Protocol); and (3) the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (PIC Convention).

Bill· SS. 2047 (109th)referred

Healthy Communities Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2005

Healthy Communities Act of 2005 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Advisory Committee on Environmental Health to review environmental health data and studies to: (1) assess the impact of federal laws, policies, and practices on environmental health and justice; and (2) identify and recommend ways to change or ensure compliance with federal laws, address gaps in federal environmental health research, and prevent or mitigate harm from federal policies, programs, and practices that may adversely affect environmental health or justice. Requires the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prepare a biennial Environmental Health Report Card for the nation and for each state. Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish the Health Action Zone Program to award grants to at-risk communities for comprehensive environmental health improvement activities; and (2) expand and intensify environmental health research. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director, to provide grants and technical assistance to enable states to develop or expand activities related to biomonitoring of exposure to environmental toxicants and pollutants. Requires the Secretary to: (1) promote translation and dissemination of findings; and (2) incorporate the data collected under this Act with existing data collection efforts. Requires the Director to expand training and educational activities relating to environmental health and justice for health professionals and public health practitioners.

Bill· SS. 2046 (109th)referred

National Methamphetamine Information Clearinghouse Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2005

National Methamphetamine Information Clearinghouse Act of 2005 - Establishes: (1) the National Methamphetamine Information Clearinghouse, under the supervision of the Attorney General, to promote sharing information regarding successful law enforcement, treatment, environmental, social services, and other programs related to the production, use, or effects of methamphetamine and grants available for such programs; and (2) the National Methamphetamine Advisory Council.

Bill· HRH.R. 4384 (109th)referred

Energy For Our Future Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2005

Energy For Our Future Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, relating to alternative motor vehicle credit, to: (1) repeal the limitation on the number of new qualified hybrid and advanced lean-burn technology vehicles eligible for the credit; and (2) allow a composite energy efficient motor vehicle manufacturing tax credit consisting of an initial investment credit, a fuel economy achievement credit, and an eligible components research and development credit. Instructs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate transit-oriented development corridors in urban areas; and (2) award grants to a state or local governments to construct or improve transit facilities, bicycle transportation facilities, and pedestrian walkways in such a corridor. Amends federal transportation law to prescribe phased increases in automobile fuel economy standards. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to subject sports utility vehicles (SUVs) to the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles. Instructs the Secretary of Transportation to implement a national passenger car and light truck tire efficiency program. Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to double the appropriations authorized for weatherization assistance. Authorizes appropriations for the Energy Star program. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the credit for: (1) renewable electricity production; and (2) residential energy efficient property. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to prescribe: (1) efficiency resource standards for retail electricity and natural gas suppliers; (2) federal renewable portfolio standards; and (3) a revised standard for net metering. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal requirements for: (1) oil and gas royalties in-kind; (2) marginal property production incentives; (3) incentives for natural gas production from deep wells in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico; (4) royalty relief for deep water production; (5) comprehensive inventory of OCS oil and natural gas resources; (6) ultra-deepwater and unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resources; and (7) specified tax incentives. Repeals the Alaska Offshore Royalty suspension. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to declare certain preemptions of state law inapplicable to state regulation of energy consumption or water use during a specified time period. Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to restore the former procedure for appeals from consistency determinations revised by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Amends the Federal Power Act to repeal provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 governing the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities. Amends the Natural Gas Act to repeal the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to coordinate federal permits and other authorizations and compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Amends federal transportation law to repeal the preemption of state law relating to automobile fuel economy standards.

Bill· HRH.R. 4357 (109th)referred

10 by 10 Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2005

10 by 10 Act - Amends the Clean Air Act to make it unlawful after December 31, 2009, for any person to sell, supply, offer for sale or supply, dispense, transport, or introduce into commerce, for use in any motor vehicle, any gasoline with less than 10% renewable fuel by volume.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3633/Jschriftliche anfrage

Pflanzenschutzmittel: amtliche Kontrolltätigkeiten - Anwendungskontrolle

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Pflanzenschutzmittel: amtliche Kontrolltätigkeiten - Anwendungskontrolle

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag315/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

Energieeinsparungen im Bereich der Bundesgebäude

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Doris Bures, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Energieeinsparungen im Bereich der Bundesgebäude

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3628/Jschriftliche anfrage

Förderung des Tierschutzes

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Förderung des Tierschutzes

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3616/Jschriftliche anfrage

Elefantenhaltung im Tiergarten Schönbrunn

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Elefantenhaltung im Tiergarten Schönbrunn

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3615/Jschriftliche anfrage

Verbot der Wildtierhaltung in Zirkussen

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Verbot der Wildtierhaltung in Zirkussen

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag313/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

Abänderung des Feinstaubgesetzes zur Senkung der Gesundheitsbelastung

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Abänderung des Feinstaubgesetzes zur Senkung der Gesundheitsbelastung

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag311/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

Ablehnung des geplanten atomaren Endlagers in Benken/Schaffhausen in der Schweiz

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ablehnung des geplanten atomaren Endlagers in Benken/Schaffhausen in der Schweiz

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag312/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

Initiativen gegen Atomkraftwerksausbaupläne an Österreichs Grenzen

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2005

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Initiativen gegen Atomkraftwerksausbaupläne an Österreichs Grenzen

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

431 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the support his Department can give to the long standing proposal to establish a small refuge for women and children who are suffering from family violence in Dublin 15; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a suitable site was identified by Fingal County Council for the purposes of such a refuge and the planning agreed by Fingal County Council over a protracted period of time, that the Health Service Executive and the northern area of the Health Service Executive has strongly support this proposal; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the request to re-design the refuge will cause delays of up to two more years; the estimated saving anticipated from the re-design and reduction in the cost of the refuge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34970/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

431 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the support his Department can give to the long standing proposal to establish a small refuge for women and children who are suffering from family violence in Dublin 15; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a suitable site was identified by Fingal County Council for the purposes of such a refuge and the planning agreed by Fingal County Council over a protracted period of time, that the Health Service Executive and the northern area of the Health Service Executive has strongly support this proposal; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the request to re-design the refuge will cause delays of up to two more years; the estimated saving anticipated from the re-design and reduction in the cost of the refuge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34970/05]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

430 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to date in 2005 to have the Sellafield nuclear plant closed, in particular if the case under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is progressing; and if so, the timeframe for same. [34941/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

430 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to date in 2005 to have the Sellafield nuclear plant closed, in particular if the case under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is progressing; and if so, the timeframe for same. [34941/05]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

429 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he is taking to monitor and control the efforts being made to change Weston Aerodrome to Weston Airport with greater volume of planes and larger aircraft using this facility. [34939/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

429 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he is taking to monitor and control the efforts being made to change Weston Aerodrome to Weston Airport with greater volume of planes and larger aircraft using this facility. [34939/05]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

428 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations which exist, or are contemplated, which could control increases in maintenance fees charged by the management companies of private residential estates where it would appear that the levels of increase are determined quite arbitrarily in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34832/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

428 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations which exist, or are contemplated, which could control increases in maintenance fees charged by the management companies of private residential estates where it would appear that the levels of increase are determined quite arbitrarily in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34832/05]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

427 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation pertaining to a scheme (details supplied) in County Galway and if he will give approval for the scheme to proceed. [34830/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

427 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation pertaining to a scheme (details supplied) in County Galway and if he will give approval for the scheme to proceed. [34830/05]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

426 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason details of the full attendance of a meeting were not provided as promised in a previous reply to a parliamentary question; if the matter will be investigated and the details provided. [34795/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

426 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason details of the full attendance of a meeting were not provided as promised in a previous reply to a parliamentary question; if the matter will be investigated and the details provided. [34795/05]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

425 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Meath County Council has been charging tenants attempting to purchase their rural cottage homes under the tenants purchase scheme; the market value of their homes inclusive of the site despite the site having been provided free to Meath County Council by the tenant at the time of construction; and if will make a statement as to whether this practice is happening in other local authorities. [34794/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

425 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Meath County Council has been charging tenants attempting to purchase their rural cottage homes under the tenants purchase scheme; the market value of their homes inclusive of the site despite the site having been provided free to Meath County Council by the tenant at the time of construction; and if will make a statement as to whether this practice is happening in other local authorities. [34794/05]

Bill· SS. 2020 (109th)passed

Tax Relief Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2005

Tax Relief Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) provide tax incentives in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma; (2) extend various expiring tax provisions; (3) revise provisions relating to charitable contributions and charitable organizations; (4) restrict tax shelter activity and increase penalties for underpayment of tax; and (5) revise provisions relating to taxation of foreign income, tax reporting, and accounting methods. Establishes a Gulf Opportunity Zone to provide tax benefits for areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, including bonus depreciation and increased expensing for small business property, additional private activity bond authority, increased funding for low income housing, and a tax credit for the retention of employees in the Hurricane Katrina disaster area. Extends existing tax relief provisions to areas affected by Hurricanes Rita and Wilma, including expanded eligibility for mortgage loans, tax-free use of retirement funds for disaster relief purposes, increased tax deduction for corporate charitable contributions, and tax adjustments for low-income taxpayers. Extends various tax provisions, including: (1) increased expensing for depreciable business property; (2) the tax credit for retirement savings contributions; (3) the tax deduction for higher education expenses; (4) the election to deduct state and local sales taxes in lieu of income taxes; (5) increased exemption amounts for the alternative minimum tax; (6) the tax credit for increasing research activities; (7) the work opportunity and welfare-to-work tax credit; (8) tax deductions for school teacher expenses and for corporate donations of computer equipment for educational purposes; (9) expensing of environmental remediation costs; and (10) the Indian employment tax credit and accelerated depreciation for business property on Indian Reservations. Revises various provisions relating to charitable donations and charitable organizations, including: (1) allowing nonitemizing taxpayers a limited tax deduction for charitable contributions; (2) allowing tax-free distributions from retirement accounts for charitable purposes; (3) restricting participation of tax-exempt organizations in tax shelter activities; (4) modifying recordkeeping requirements for certain charitable organizations; and (5) setting standards for credit counseling organizations. Defines "economic substance" for purposes of evaluating tax shelter transactions. Imposes increased civil and criminal penalties for tax evasion. Revises tax rules for individuals who expatriate to avoid U.S. taxation.

Bill· SS. 2023 (109th)open

A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to improve that Act, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2005

Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require: (1) the President to submit to specified congressional committees an annual independent audit including a detailed accounting of all funds from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (Fund) disbursed by the National Pollution Funds Center and administered and managed by receiving agencies; and (2) certain federal agencies which receive payments from the Fund to provide the President with an annual report accounting of the uses of such funds. Requires such report to be made publicly available on the Internet.

Bill· SS. 2025 (109th)open

Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2005

Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act - Instructs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to publish in the Federal Register an oil savings target and action plan for specified calendar years. Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop a national tire fuel efficiency program for passenger cars and light trucks. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a national testing and assessment program to determine the fuel economy of heavy duty vehicles. Instructs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) prescribe average heavy duty vehicle fuel economy standards; and (2) conduct a research and development program for electric drive transportation technology. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a lightweight material research and development program. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to accelerate efforts to improve hybrid technologies. Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to allow an advanced technology motor vehicles manufacturing tax credit. Terminates the limitation on the number of qualified hybrid and advanced lean burn technology vehicles eligible for the alternative motor vehicle credit. Directs the Secretary of Energy to issue regulations requiring that by FY2016 each federal agency achieve at least a 30% reduction in its fleet petroleum consumption. Amends the IRC to: (1) establish a fuel-efficient tax credit for private fleets; (2) subject heavy vehicles to the depreciation limitation for certain luxury automobiles; and (3) increase the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit. Requires certain minimum percentages of light-duty motor vehicles manufactured for model years 2012 and beyond to use specified propulsion technologies and fuels. Amends federal transportation law to establish the Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Trust Fund. Amends the Clean Air Act to prescribe minimum annual quantities of renewable fuel from cellulosic biomass and sugar. Amends the the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a low-interest loan and grant program for farmer-owned ethanol producers to develop infrastructure, including pump stations, for the retail delivery of any fuel containing at least 85% ethanol. Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop a program to designate Transit-Oriented Development Corridors. Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a national media campaign to decrease oil consumption in the United States over the next decade.

Bill· SS. 2019 (109th)referred

Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2005

Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2005 - Directs the Assistant Administrator for Research and Development of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish: (1) voluntary guidelines, based on the best available scientific knowledge, for the remediation of former methamphetamine laboratories, including guidelines regarding preliminary site assessment and the remediation of residual contaminants; and (2) a program of research to support the development and revision of such guidelines. Directs the Assistant Administrator: (1) every three years, to convene a conference of appropriate state agencies, individuals, and organizations involved in research and other activities directly related to the environmental or biological impacts of former methamphetamine laboratories to be a forum for exchanging information relating to such guidelines; and (2) to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for a study of the status and quality of research on the residual effects of methamphetamine laboratories. Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support a research program to develop: (1) new methamphetamine detection technologies, with an emphasis on field test kits and site detection; and (2) appropriate standard reference materials and validation procedures for methamphetamine detection testing.

Bill· HRH.R. 4350 (109th)referred

School Building Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2005

School Building Enhancement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to provide grants to: (1) state educational agencies and local educational agencies for providing intensive technical assistance for, and assisting the implementation of, the EnergySmart Schools Program of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Star for K-12 School Districts program of the Environmental Protection Agency; and (2) state educational agencies for use in the development, in partnership with DOE, of state-level school energy efficiency quality plans. Requires the Secretary to give priority to projects to provide assistance to school districts with a demonstrated need for energy efficiency improvement. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 4341 (109th)open

To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("Superfund") to provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant under that Act, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2005

Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 to exclude manure from the definition of "hazardous substance" or "pollutant or contaminant" under that Act. Amends the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 to exempt releases associated with manure from the emergency notification requirements under that Act.

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz1182 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Energieausweis-Vorlage-Gesetz - EAVG

Austria · National Council · 15 November 2005

Bundesgesetz über die Pflicht zur Vorlage eines Energieausweises beim Verkauf und bei der In-Bestand-Gabe von Gebäuden und Nutzungsobjekten (Energieausweis-Vorlage-Gesetz - EAVG)

Question· writtenPQ 601asked