Environment

28 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for the Environment whether the £146.36 million allocation for the restoration of non-national roads in 1996, which he announced at a press conference on 5 February 1996 had already been published in the Book of Estimates in December 1995 and that in spite of his announcement, no provision has been made for the funding of the restoration programme beyond 1996. [3363/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

28 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for the Environment whether the £146.36 million allocation for the restoration of non-national roads in 1996, which he announced at a press conference on 5 February 1996 had already been published in the Book of Estimates in December 1995 and that in spite of his announcement, no provision has been made for the funding of the restoration programme beyond 1996. [3363/96]

17 Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for the Environment the studies, if any, he has carried out on the relative efficiency of local authority direct labour and private contractors for non-national road schemes; and if so, if he will agree that an efficiency audit on this subject is not required. [3377/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

17 Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for the Environment the studies, if any, he has carried out on the relative efficiency of local authority direct labour and private contractors for non-national road schemes; and if so, if he will agree that an efficiency audit on this subject is not required. [3377/96]

5 Mr. Dempsey asked the Minister for the Environment the base year for his projected expenditure of £750 million on the county road system. [3440/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

5 Mr. Dempsey asked the Minister for the Environment the base year for his projected expenditure of £750 million on the county road system. [3440/96]

81 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment when he plans to introduce legislation to update the law in relation to taxis and hackneys. [3545/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

81 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment when he plans to introduce legislation to update the law in relation to taxis and hackneys. [3545/96]

36 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment if he will amend the regulations in relation to granting taxi plates in order to allow local authorities to rent out non-transferable plates. [18637/95]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

36 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment if he will amend the regulations in relation to granting taxi plates in order to allow local authorities to rent out non-transferable plates. [18637/95]

25 Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, he has to review the conditions under which a public service vehicle licence can be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3325/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

25 Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, he has to review the conditions under which a public service vehicle licence can be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3325/96]

16 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment if he supports the view that prior to any alterations of the system of licensing taxis and hackneys or issuing additional licences that full and open consultations should take place with representatives of that industry and representatives of the public transport network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3354/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

16 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment if he supports the view that prior to any alterations of the system of licensing taxis and hackneys or issuing additional licences that full and open consultations should take place with representatives of that industry and representatives of the public transport network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3354/96]

4 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give local authorities permission to issue rented non-transferable taxi plates confined to one driver only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2831/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

4 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give local authorities permission to issue rented non-transferable taxi plates confined to one driver only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2831/96]

23 Miss Harney asked the Minister for the Environment the reports, if any, made by the Monitoring Committee for the Operational Programme for Transport, on which his Department is represented, regarding progress on the National Roads Programme; and if so, if he will lay those reports before Dáil Éireann. [3376/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

23 Miss Harney asked the Minister for the Environment the reports, if any, made by the Monitoring Committee for the Operational Programme for Transport, on which his Department is represented, regarding progress on the National Roads Programme; and if so, if he will lay those reports before Dáil Éireann. [3376/96]

3 Miss Quill asked the Minister for the Environment whether all the national road projects in the Operational Programme for Transport will be completed on schedule before European funding for these projects runs out. [3361/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

3 Miss Quill asked the Minister for the Environment whether all the national road projects in the Operational Programme for Transport will be completed on schedule before European funding for these projects runs out. [3361/96]

35 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, which are proposed for the disposal of sludge from Mutton Island. [3343/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

35 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, which are proposed for the disposal of sludge from Mutton Island. [3343/96]

2 Mr. Dempsey asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, which are proposed for the disposal of sludge from Mutton Island, County Galway. [3438/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

2 Mr. Dempsey asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, which are proposed for the disposal of sludge from Mutton Island, County Galway. [3438/96]

15 Mr. Briscoe asked the Minister for the Environment the current status of his commitment to the Joint Committee on Sustainable Development of producing his Department's programme on sustainable development before the beginning of Ireland's Presidency of the EU in June 1996. [3347/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

15 Mr. Briscoe asked the Minister for the Environment the current status of his commitment to the Joint Committee on Sustainable Development of producing his Department's programme on sustainable development before the beginning of Ireland's Presidency of the EU in June 1996. [3347/96]

1 Mr. Dempsey asked the Minister for the Environment the current status of his commitment to the Joint Committee on Sustainable Development of producing his Department's programme on sustainable development before the beginning of Ireland's Presidency of the EU in June 1996. [3437/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 1996

1 Mr. Dempsey asked the Minister for the Environment the current status of his commitment to the Joint Committee on Sustainable Development of producing his Department's programme on sustainable development before the beginning of Ireland's Presidency of the EU in June 1996. [3437/96]

96/160/EC: Commission Decision of 8 February 1996 on the appointment of members of the General Consultative Forum on the Environment (Text with EEA relevance)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 8 February 1996

Tiertransportgesetz-Luft

Austria · National Council · 7 February 1996

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1 d.B.): Tiertransportgesetz-Luft

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise and improve eligibility for medical care and services under that title, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1996

Revises Federal veterans' benefits provisions to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hospital care, and to allow the Secretary to furnish nursing home care, to a veteran who is catastrophically disabled (a veteran whose expenditures for such care exceeded 7.5 percent of his or her gross adjusted income for the preceding year). (Sec. 2) Makes eligible for medical services on an ambulatory or outpatient basis, notwithstanding that there is insufficient medical evidence to conclude that such disability may be associated with the described exposure, any disabled veteran who the Secretary finds: (1) may have been exposed to dioxin or was exposed to a toxic substance found in a herbicide or defoliant used for military purposes during the Vietnam era while serving on active duty in Vietnam; (2) was exposed while serving on active duty to ionizing radiation from the detonation of a nuclear device in connection with such veteran's participation in the test of such a device or with the American occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, from September 11, 1945, through July 1, 1946; or (3) may have been exposed to a toxic substance or environmental hazard while serving on active duty in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War. Prohibits the provision of such medical services: (1) for any disability that is found to have resulted from a cause other than the exposure described; or (2) after December 31, 1996. Repeals a provision regarding the order of priority for furnishing ambulatory or outpatient medical services for veterans. (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to furnish nursing home, domiciliary, or long-term care to qualifying disabled veterans where necessary for medical purposes or to obviate the need for hospital care. (Sec. 4) Authorizes the Secretary to furnish hospital and nursing home care to any adult dependent of a veteran which the Secretary determines is needed for a disability if such dependent agrees to pay a specified amount representing a portion of the costs of care. Makes such amounts collected or received by the United States for hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care available to the Secretary for payment of the costs of such care, without fiscal year limitation. (Sec. 5) Revises the definition of covered "medical services" for purposes of veterans' benefits provisions to include: (1) primary health care services which include initial diagnostic services, treatment services, referral to specialized care or services, and long-term followup care or services for certain chronic conditions, and routine services regarding disabilities that are provided by physicians who specialize in such disabilities; and (2) medical equipment and prosthetic appliances that are prescribed by a physician based on specific medical needs. (Sec. 7) Repeals a requirement that the Secretary include in the budget documents submitted to Congress for any fiscal year a detailed report on contract care and services furnished. Authorizes the Secretary to furnish primary health care or preventive health services to veterans who reside in locations that are more than 50 miles or one hour traveling time from a Department of Veterans Affairs facility by or through contract with non-Department facilities under specified circumstances. (Sec. 8) Modifies provisions regarding prosthetic appliances and seeing eye dogs. Directs the Secretary to furnish medical equipment or a prosthetic appliance (equipment) as well as necessary fitting and training to any veteran who is entitled to such equipment. Authorizes the Secretary to repair or replace any reasonably necessary equipment belonging to the veteran which is damaged or destroyed by an accident caused by a service-connected disability for which the veteran is in receipt of, or would, but for the receipt of retirement pay, be entitled to, disability compensation. Authorizes the Secretary to provide eligible veterans: (1) training in a Department facility or by contract, including certain travel and incidental expenses; (2) special clothing made necessary by the wearing of equipment; (3) seeing-eye or guide dogs trained to aid the blind and devices for aiding individuals in overcoming blindness, plus training including travel expenses; and (4) devices for assisting in overcoming deafness, including telecaptioning decoding devices for television receivers. (Sec. 9) Revises provisions regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical-Care Cost Recovery Fund to make specified amounts available to the Secretary for payment of the costs of furnishing hospital care and medical services, including the costs of Department personnel salaries. (Sec. 10) Grants authority for reimbursement by Medicare of certain health care services provided by Department facilities. (Sec. 11) Directs the Secretary to ensure that the Department maintains its capacity to provide for the specialized treatment and rehabilitative needs of disabled veterans, including veterans with spinal cord dysfunction, blindness, and mental illness, in a manner that: (1) affords reasonable access to care and services for those specialized needs; and (2) ensures that overall Department capacity to provide such services is not reduced below its capacity to provide such services as of the date of enactment of this Act.

Förderungsbericht 1994

Austria · National Council · 1 February 1996

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ute Apfelbeck und Genossen an den Bundesminister für Umwelt betreffend den Förderungsbericht 1994

Umweltgutachter

Austria · National Council · 1 February 1996

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Leopold Schöggl und Genossen an den Bundesminister für wirtschaftliche Angelegenheiten betreffend Umweltgutachter

transeuropäische Wassernetze

Austria · National Council · 1 February 1996

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Anna Elisabeth Aumayr und Genossen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend transeuropäische Wassernetze

transeuropäische Wassernetze

Austria · National Council · 1 February 1996

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Anna Elisabeth Aumayr und Genossen an den Bundesminister für Land- u. Forstwirtschaft betreffend transeuropäische Wassernetze

transeuropäische Wassernetze

Austria · National Council · 1 February 1996

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Anna Elisabeth Aumayr und Genossen an den Bundesminister für auswärtige Angelegenheiten betreffend transeuropäische Wassernetze

transeuropäische Wassernetze

Austria · National Council · 1 February 1996

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Anna Elisabeth Aumayr und Genossen an den Bundesminister für wirtschaftliche Angelegenheiten betreffend transeuropäische Wassernetze

Umweltgutachter

Austria · National Council · 1 February 1996

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Leopold Schöggl und Genossen an den Bundesminister für Umwelt betreffend Umweltgutachter

transeuropäische Wassernetze

Austria · National Council · 1 February 1996

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Anna Elisabeth Aumayr und Genossen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Konsumentenschutz betreffend transeuropäische Wassernetze

transeuropäische Wassernetze

Austria · National Council · 1 February 1996

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Anna Elisabeth Aumayr und Genossen an den Bundesminister für Umwelt betreffend transeuropäische Wassernetze

Washingtoner Artenschutzübereinkommen-Durchführungsgesetz; WA-Durchführungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 1 February 1996

Bundesgesetz zur Durchführung des Übereinkommens vom 3. März 1973 über den internationalen Handel mit gefährdeten Arten freilebender Tiere und Pflanzen (Washingtoner Artenschutzübereinkommen-Durchführungsgesetz; WA-Durchführungsgesetz)

Deepwater Port Modernization Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1996

Deepwater Port Modernization Act - Amends the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 to revise the term "deepwater port" to include a fixed or floating manmade structure (other than a vessel) that is located beyond the territorial sea and off the U.S. coast which is used as a port or terminal for the transportation of oil from the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. Eliminates: (1) certain utilization and transfer restrictions on deepwater ports; and (2) a certain antitrust precondition with respect to the licensing of such ports. Declares that certain deepwater port licensing conditions may include reasonable environmental monitoring requirements. Repeals the restriction on the issuance of a deepwater port license requiring that the Secretary of Transportation first receive opinions from the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission as to whether such action would adversely affect competition, restrain trade, promote monopolization, or otherwise contravene the antitrust laws. Requires a deepwater port, among other things, to accept, transport, or convey without discrimination all oil delivered to it. Directs the Secretary to publish guidance regarding preparation by a licensee of an operations manual which shall address deepwater port facility description, tanker navigation procedures, safety and fire protection, maintenance procedures and emergency drills.

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Fennelly delivered on 1 February 1996. # Commission of the European Communities v Italian Republic. # Failure to fulfil obligations - Directive 93/67/EEC - Assessment of risks to man and the environment posed by dangerous substances. # Case C-238/95.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 1 February 1996

Tierschutzförderungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 31 January 1996

Antrag der Abgeordneten Andreas Wabl und Genossen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz zur Förderung des Tierschutzes im Bereich der landwirtschaftlichen Nutztierhaltung (Tierschutzförderungsgesetz)

Wahrung der Totenruhe

Austria · National Council · 31 January 1996

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Kostelka, Dr. Andreas Khol und Genossen betreffend Wahrung der Totenruhe im Zusammenhang mit Skelettfunden auf dem Kraftwerksgelände in Lambach

Brownfields Remediation and Economic Development Act of 1996

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1996

Brownfields Remediation and Economic Development Act of 1996 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to certify any State program for brownfields (abandoned industrial sites in need of hazardous waste remediation before they may be returned to productive use) if the program: (1) covers only sites that have been contaminated prior to enactment of this Act and are not listed on the National Priorities List; (2) provides for public participation prior to a landowner's release from liability upon completion of site remediation (carried out under a certified program) under State law and under abatement and response provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA); (3) provides for a reopening of a cleanup proposal under specified conditions; (4) contains standards for the sites that protect public health and the environment; and (5) includes coordination among State agencies for environmental protection and economic development. Provides (in addition to the release of landowners from liability described above) for the release from liability under State law and under CERCLA, upon completion of remediation, of lenders and developers (except with respect to pollution directly caused by them), prospective purchasers, and local governments not involved in the management of a site. Allows the Administrator to waive Federal permit requirements if the State program includes a waiver of State permit requirements. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for payments into a tax-exempt Hazardous Waste Remediation Reserve to be used exclusively to pay costs of the taxpayer to: (1) assess the extent of a site's environmental contamination and its expected remediation cost; and (2) remediate the contamination.

Koordinierung Kraftwerkparks Bau des Wasserkraftwerks Lambach

Austria · National Council · 30 January 1996

Dringliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ing. Monika Langthaler und Genossen an den Bundesminister für wirtschaftliche Angelegenheiten betreffend Wahrnehmung der energiewirtschaftlichen Kompetenzen der Bundesregierung zur Koordinierung und Optimierung des österreichischen Kraftwerkparks im Hinblick auf den Bau des Wasserkraftwerks Lambach

Wasserrechtsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 30 January 1996

Antrag der Abgeordneten Anna Elisabeth Aumayr und Genossen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Wasserrechtsgesetz 1959, BGBl. Nr. 215, geändert wird

Bergrechtsreform

Austria · National Council · 30 January 1996

Antrag der Abgeordneten Rudolf Anschober und Genossen betreffend Bergrechtsreform

Altlastensanierungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 30 January 1996

Antrag der Abgeordneten Anna Elisabeth Aumayr und Genossen betreffend Novellierung Altlastensanierungsgesetz

Gutachten zur Errichtung einer 380-kV-Leitung "UW Kainachtal - UW Wien Südost"

Austria · National Council · 30 January 1996

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ute Apfelbeck und Genossen betreffend die Erstellung weiterer unabhängiger Gutachten zur Notwendigkeit der Errichtung einer 380-kV-Leitung "UW Kainachtal - UW Wien Südost" sowie die Änderung des Starkstromwegegesetzes aus 1968 hinsichtlich eines Bürgerbeteiligungsverfahrens im Sinne des Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfungsgesetzes (UVP-G) und die Erstellung einer unabhängigen Studie betreffend dezentrale Energieversorgung als Alternative zum Verbundnetz für den Raum Oststeiermark

Regelung der obertägigen Ablagerung von Abfällen in Gesetzesrang

Austria · National Council · 30 January 1996

Antrag der Abgeordneten Anna Elisabeth Aumayr und Genossen betreffend Regelung der obertägigen Ablagerung von Abfällen <i>- Erhebung</i> in Gesetzesrang <i>durch ein Deponiegesetz</i>

Neugestaltung der Verpackungsverordnung

Austria · National Council · 30 January 1996

Antrag der Abgeordneten Anna Elisabeth Aumayr und Genossen betreffend Neugestaltung der Verpackungsverordnung

Nationaler Umweltplan und Bundes-Abfallwirtschaftsplan als strategische Instrumente der österreichischen Abfallwirtschaft

Austria · National Council · 30 January 1996

Antrag der Abgeordneten Anna Elisabeth Aumayr und Genossen betreffend Nationalen Umweltplan und Bundes-Abfallwirtschaftsplan als strategische Instrumente der österreichischen Abfallwirtschaft

63 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the plans, if any, he has to give preference to REPS scheme applications from people with an entitlement to unemployment assistance in view of the fact that the current allocation for REPS is about half of what will be required for 1996 and in view of the proposals to disregard the first £2,000 from REPS for social welfare purposes which effectively removes a significant barrier to participation in REPS. [1875/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1996

63 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the plans, if any, he has to give preference to REPS scheme applications from people with an entitlement to unemployment assistance in view of the fact that the current allocation for REPS is about half of what will be required for 1996 and in view of the proposals to disregard the first £2,000 from REPS for social welfare purposes which effectively removes a significant barrier to participation in REPS. [1875/96]

61 Mr. Foley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of farmers at current levels of average payment who can be accommodated within the 1996 budget for the REPS scheme. [1871/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1996

61 Mr. Foley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of farmers at current levels of average payment who can be accommodated within the 1996 budget for the REPS scheme. [1871/96]

60 Mr. Foley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the average payment for each REPS scheme recipient. [1870/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1996

60 Mr. Foley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the average payment for each REPS scheme recipient. [1870/96]

46 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will provide an assurance that sufficient funding will be made available to meet the full costs of the rural environment protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1844/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1996

46 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will provide an assurance that sufficient funding will be made available to meet the full costs of the rural environment protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1844/96]

33 Mr. Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the amount of money allocated for the REPS scheme in 1996. [1856/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1996

33 Mr. Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the amount of money allocated for the REPS scheme in 1996. [1856/96]

26 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the steps, if any, he will take to ensure that resources are available in order that the REPs scheme is adequately funded. [2001/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1996

26 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the steps, if any, he will take to ensure that resources are available in order that the REPs scheme is adequately funded. [2001/96]

63 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the plans, if any, he has to give preference to REPS scheme applications from people with an entitlement to unemployment assistance in view of the fact that the current allocation for REPS is about half of what will be required for 1996 and in view of the proposals to disregard the first £2,000 from REPS for social welfare purposes which effectively removes a significant barrier to participation in REPS. [1875/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1996

63 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the plans, if any, he has to give preference to REPS scheme applications from people with an entitlement to unemployment assistance in view of the fact that the current allocation for REPS is about half of what will be required for 1996 and in view of the proposals to disregard the first £2,000 from REPS for social welfare purposes which effectively removes a significant barrier to participation in REPS. [1875/96]

61 Mr. Foley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of farmers at current levels of average payment who can be accommodated within the 1996 budget for the REPS scheme. [1871/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1996

61 Mr. Foley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of farmers at current levels of average payment who can be accommodated within the 1996 budget for the REPS scheme. [1871/96]

60 Mr. Foley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the average payment for each REPS scheme recipient. [1870/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1996

60 Mr. Foley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the average payment for each REPS scheme recipient. [1870/96]

46 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will provide an assurance that sufficient funding will be made available to meet the full costs of the rural environment protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1844/96]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1996

46 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will provide an assurance that sufficient funding will be made available to meet the full costs of the rural environment protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1844/96]