Environment

Comprehensive School Safety Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 2001

Comprehensive School Safety Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make competitive grants to State educational agencies to make subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to enable schools to develop and implement comprehensive school safety plans. Requires LEAs to use such subgrants to: (1) assess the current status of school crime committed on school campuses and at school-related functions; (2) identify appropriate strategies and programs that will provide or maintain a high level of school safety; and (3) provide each school served by such agency a safe and orderly environment conducive to learning.

Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 2001

Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2001 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit a landfill or incinerator (facility) from receiving out-of-State municipal solid waste (MSW) for disposal or incineration unless the waste is received pursuant to a new or existing host community agreement or an exemption from this prohibition (which may be limited by the State). Establishes conditions for exemptions. Authorizes States to establish limits on the amount of out-of-State waste received annually for disposal at each facility. Allows a State to limit the amount of out-of-State MSW received annually at each facility to the amount received during 1995 if the State has enacted a comprehensive, statewide recycling program. Prohibits State limits from conflicting with permits or host community agreements that set higher (or no) limits. Sets the limitation amount for any facility that began receiving documented out-of-State waste before enactment of this Act at the amount received during 1993. Prohibits discrimination against shipments of such waste on the basis of State of origin. Allows States to require that a permit issued for a new facility or an expansion include an annual limitation of not less than 20 percent on the total quantity of out-of-State MSW relative to the total waste received by the facility. Requires percentage limitations to be uniform for all facilities and not discriminate against out-of-State waste according to the State of origin.

Clean Smokestacks Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 2001

Clean Smokestacks Act of 2001 - Amends the Clean Air Act (CAA) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations to achieve specified reductions in emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon dioxide, and mercury from powerplants (electric generation facilities with a nameplate capacity of 15 megawatts or more that use a combustion device to generate electricity for sale) by January 1, 2007. Requires powerplants, on the later of the date 30 years after the powerplant commenced operation or five years after this Act's enactment, to comply with the most recent new source performance standards under CAA provisions regarding air quality and emissions limitations and with specified requirements for modified sources.

Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 23 March 2001

Ombudsman Reauthorization Act of 2001 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to revise provisions regarding the Ombudsman. Expands the duties of the Ombudsman to include: (1) assisting citizens in resolving problems with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of the Assistant Administrator for Solid Waste and Emergency Response; (2) proposing changes in EPA administrative practices to mitigate such problems; and (3) conducting investigations, making findings of fact, and making nonbinding recommendations concerning such problems. Describes additional administrative and investigative powers of the Ombudsman. Reauthorizes appropriations for the Ombudsman through FY 2010.

Förderungsmissbrauch bei subventionierten Tiertransporten

Austria · National Council · 22 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend den Förderungsmissbrauch bei subventionierten Tiertransporten

Small Community Drinking Water Funding Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2001

Small Community Drinking Water Funding Act - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a Small Public Water System Assistance Program, including a program for Indian tribes, to assist small water systems in complying with national primary drinking water regulations.

Versäumnisse der Klimaschutzpolitik im Verkehrssektor

Austria · National Council · 21 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Robert Rada, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Versäumnisse der Klimaschutzpolitik im Verkehrssektor

Chile Fast Track Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2001

Chile Fast Track Act of 2001 - Authorizes the President to enter into an agreement with Chile that provides for: (1) the accession of Chile to the North American Free Trade Agreement; or (2) the reduction and elimination of tariffs and other nontariff barriers to trade and the eventual establishment of a free trade area between it and the United States. Authorizes the inclusion of trade-related labor and environmental protection standards in any bills submitted to Congress implementing such agreements. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to apply fast-track procedures to implementing bills for agreements entered under this Act.

Acid Rain Control Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2001

Acid Rain Control Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a Nitrogen Oxide Allowance Program under which the contiguous States and the District of Columbia will be allocated allowances, beginning in 2004, to emit limited monthly amounts of nitrogen oxides. Makes it unlawful, after January 1, 2002, for: (1) the owner or operator of an affected facility to emit nitrogen oxides exceeding the amount of allowances held; or (2) any person to hold, use, or transfer such allowances, except as provided under this Act. Repeals the nitrogen oxides emission reduction program under the Clean Air Act. Imposes penalties for emissions in excess of allowances. Requires offsets of allowances in the calendar year following the one in which excess emissions occurred. Decreases the amount of sulfur dioxide authorized to be emitted under an existing allowance program for 2007 and subsequent years. Provides for regulations to: (1) protect specified regional ecosystems, including those modifying nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide allowance allocations; and (2) control electric utility and industrial source mercury emissions. Directs the Administrator to establish a competitive grant program to fund research related to the effects of nitrogen deposition on sensitive watersheds and coastal estuaries in the eastern United States.

A bill to provide funding for environmental and natural resource restoration in the Coeur d' Alene River Basin, Idaho.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2001

Authorizes appropriations to the Coeur d'Alene River Basin Commission to carry out a pilot program for environmental response, natural resource restoration, and other related activities in the Coeur d'Alene River Basin.

To amend section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide that no permit shall be required for animal feeding operations within the boundaries of a State if the State has established and is implementing a nutrient management program for those animal feeding operations.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2001

Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide that no permit shall be required with respect to animal feeding operations in a State if the State is implementing a nutrient management program for such operations that meets specified requirements.

gravierende Vollzugsmängel im Bereich der Tiertransportbestimmungen

Austria · National Council · 20 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend gravierende Vollzugsmängel im Bereich der Tiertransportbestimmungen

Umsetzung der EU-Zoorichtlinie 1999/22/EG (über die Haltung von Wildtieren in Zoos)

Austria · National Council · 20 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ludmilla Parfuss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Umsetzung der EU-Zoorichtlinie 1999/22/EG <i>(über die Haltung von Wildtieren in Zoos)</i>

Kontrollbesuch des Lebensmittel- und Veterinäramtes in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 20 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ludmilla Parfuss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend den Bericht über einen Kontrollbesuch des <i>(EU-)</i> Lebensmittel- und Veterinäramtes in Österreich vom 19. bis 23. Juni 2000 (Bezugsnr.GD(SANCO) 1099/2000) - Tiertransporte

gesetzwidriges Vorgehen mit dem Vollzug der Tiertransportbestimmungen

Austria · National Council · 20 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend gesetzwidriges Vorgehen der Organe des öffentlichen Sicherheitsdienstes im Zusammenhang mit dem Vollzug der Tiertransportbestimmungen

Alpenkonvention (u.a. Regelungen für den Verkehr im Alpengebiet)

Austria · National Council · 20 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gerhard Reheis, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Alpenkonvention <i>(u.a. Regelungen für den Verkehr im Alpengebiet)</i>

Fischereirechte in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 20 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Günther Kräuter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Fischereirechte in Österreich

Umsetzung der EU-Zoorichtlinie 1999/22/EG (über die Haltung von Wildtieren in Zoos)

Austria · National Council · 20 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ludmilla Parfuss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Umsetzung der EU-Zoorichtlinie 1999/22/EG <i>(über die Haltung von Wildtieren in Zoos)</i>

gefährdete Arbeitsplätze in der Region Voitsberg-Köflach (beantrage Betriebsbeihilfen für das Braunkohlekraftwerk in Voitsberg)

Austria · National Council · 20 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Georg Oberhaidinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend gefährdete Arbeitsplätze in der Region Voitsberg-Köflach <i>(beantrage Betriebsbeihilfen für das Braunkohlekraftwerk in</i> <i>Voitsberg)</i>

drohender Ausverkauf der österreichischen E-Wirtschaft an Atom-Konzerne

Austria · National Council · 20 March 2001

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend drohenden Ausverkauf der österreichischen E-Wirtschaft an Atom-Konzerne

A bill to expedite the construction of the World War II memorial in the District of Columbia.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2001

Requires the American Battle Monuments Commission to proceed expeditiously with the construction of the National World War II Memorial at the dedicated Rainbow Pool site in the District of Columbia without regard to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Commemorative Works Act, or any other law pertaining to the siting or design of the Memorial. Makes the decision to construct and decisions about design final, conclusive, and not subject to administrative or judicial review.

Quiet Communities Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2001

Quiet Communities Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to reestablish an Office of Noise Abatement and Control. Requires the Administrator, using funds made available to the Office, to carry out a study of airport noise. Amends the Noise Control Act of 1972 to include the establishment of training programs on the use of noise abatement equipment and the implementation of noise abatement plans in the list of purposes for which grants under the Quiet Communities Program are provided.

High Performance Schools Research Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2001

High Performance Schools Research Act - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a research program to investigate how the characteristics of the physical environment of elementary and secondary schools affect student educational achievement. Requires merit-based, competitive awards for research projects that focus on quantifying such effects of lighting, noise, temperature and ventilation, general upkeep, and other such characteristics.

Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2001

Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2001 - Title I: Personnel Management - Limits the director of the Coast Guard band to the rank of captain (currently, commander). (Sec. 102) Authorizes compensatory absence from duty for Coast Guard military personnel serving at isolated duty stations (currently, at isolated aids to navigation) in certain circumstances. (Sec. 103) Allows a promotion selection board to recommend officers of particular merit for placement at the top of the list of selectees and requires, if approved by the President, placement of those officers (in seniority order) at the top of the list. Requires a survey and report to determine if such placements will improve Coast guard officer retention. Title II: Marine Safety - Amends the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act to revise requirements regarding the waters on which vessels, dredges, and floating plants must carry a radiotelephone. (Sec. 202) Prohibits the application of the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 with respect to specified reports concerning Coast Guard operations and expenditures, summary of marine casualties, user fee activities and amounts, public port conditions, activities of the Federal Maritime Commission, and activities of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research. (Sec. 203) Allows the Coast Guard to borrow a limited amount from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund when the limit of $50 million in unappropriated funds is inadequate to deal with a discharge or threatened discharge. Mandates repayment to the Fund when, and to the extent that, removal costs are recovered from responsible parties. (Sec. 204) Amends Federal law relating to vessels and seamen to: (1) authorize, in certain circumstances, issuance of interim merchant mariner's documents valid for a period not over 120 days; and (2) exempt, with regard to those employed as entertainment personnel with no duties, including emergency duties, related to navigation or safety of the vessel, crew, cargo, or passengers, a passenger vessel that is not engaged in a foreign voyage from a requirement that a vessel employee have a merchant mariner's document. (Sec. 205) Increases fine limits for negligent vessel operation or interfering with safe vessel operation. Title III: Renewal of Advisory Groups - Renames the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee as the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Advisory Committee. Extends the Committee's termination date. (Sec. 302) Extends the termination dates of the Houston-Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee, the Lower Mississippi River Waterway Advisory Committee, the Navigation Safety Advisory Council, the National Boating Safety Advisory Council, and the Towing Safety Advisory Committee. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, notwithstanding any other provision of law, to accept, by direct transfer without cost, for use by the Coast Guard primarily for expanded drug interdiction activities required to meet national supply reduction goals, up to seven PC-170 patrol craft from the Department of Defense if it offers to transfer such craft. (Sec. 402) Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to require a commercial vessel to give notification at least 24 hours before entering into U.S. waters. Sets forth information to be contained in such notification. Authorizes denial of entry of a vessel into U.S. waters if: (1) the Secretary has not received notification from the vessel; or (2) the vessel is not in compliance with any other applicable law relating to marine safety, security, or environmental protection. Authorizes the Secretary to direct the operation of any vessel in navigable U.S. waters during hazardous circumstances, including the absence of a pilot required by Federal or State law, weather, casualty, vessel traffic, or the poor condition of the vessel. (Sec. 403) Authorizes the Coast Guard to operate and maintain a Caribbean Support Tender (or similar vessel) to provide technical assistance, including law enforcement training, for foreign coast guards, navies, and other maritime services. (Sec. 404) Amends Federal law to extend the expiration date on the prohibition against new maritime user fees. (Sec. 405) Requires the Coast Guard to: (1) continue to offer assistance to organizations dedicated to Great Lakes lighthouse stewardship; and (2) promptly release information regarding the timing of designations of Coast Guard lighthouses on the Great Lakes as surplus property. (Sec. 406) Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act on what actions the Coast Guard has taken to implement the recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board in its Report No. MAR-99-01. (Sec. 407) Authorizes conveyance, without consideration, to the Gulf of Maine Aquarium Development Corporation the Naval Reserve Pier property (exclusive of floating docks) in Portland, Maine. Imposes specified requirements. (Sec. 408) Requires the Coast Guard to: (1) study existing local harbor safety coordinating committees in the United States regarding cooperation with interested groups, organizational models, technological assistance, and recurring resources; and (2) test the feasibility of expanding the harbor safety committee concept to small and medium-sized ports not generally served by such a committee by establishing one or more prototype committees. Makes the Federal Advisory Committee Act inapplicable to harbor safety committees established under any provision of law. (Sec. 409) Authorizes the conveyance of all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to each of the following properties: (1) Coast Guard Slip Point Light Station, located in Clallam County, Washington, to Clallam County, Washington; and (2) the parcel of land on which is situated the Point Pin.AE6os Light, located in Monterey County, California, to the city of Pacific Grove, California. Sets forth terms and conditions. (Sec. 410) Authorizes the Commandant of the Coast Guard to enter into agreements and other arrangements with public and private foreign and domestic entities, to establish partnerships for the performance of work at the Coast Guard Yard, located in Baltimore, Maryland. (Sec. 411) Revises provisions concerning boat safety funding.

Paul Hicks Memorial Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2001

See summary of: H.R. 995

To ensure the timely payment of benefits to eligible persons under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note).

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2001

See summary of: H.R. 996

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should develop, promote, and implement policies to slow global population growth by voluntary means.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2001

Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should develop, promote, and implement domestic and international policies to: (1) create a sustainable balance between the world's human population and the natural environment; and (2) slow rapid global population growth by voluntary means consistent with human rights and individual conscience.

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament Statistical Information needed for Indicators to monitor the Integration of Environmental concerns into the Common Agricultural Policy

European Union · European Commission · 20 March 2001

Beschaffungswesen und integrierte Produktpolitik (IPP)

Austria · National Council · 19 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend <i>(umweltorientiertes)</i> Beschaffungswesen und integrierte Produktpolitik (IPP)

Beschaffungswesen und integrierte Produktpolitik (IPP)

Austria · National Council · 19 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend <i>(umweltorientiertes)</i> Beschaffungswesen und integrierte Produktpolitik (IPP)

Gesundheitsgefährdung der KonsumentInnen durch Kontrollversagen und fehlende Gesetzesinitiativen

Austria · National Council · 19 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend Gesundheitsgefährdung der Konsumenten/innen durch Kontrollversagen und fehlende Gesetzesinitiativen <i>(im Zusammenhang mit der Schweine-Affäre und dem</i> <i>BSE-Skandal)</i>

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament - Elements of a Strategy for the Integration of Environmental Protection Requirements into the Common Fisheries Policy

European Union · European Commission · 16 March 2001

Verdacht auf Tierquälerei bei Schweinemastbetrieb

Austria · National Council · 15 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend Verdacht auf Tierquälerei bei Schweinemastbetrieb

Öl-Unfall im Bereich des Tanklagers Lobau

Austria · National Council · 15 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Öl-Unfall im Bereich des Tanklagers Lobau

Verdacht auf Tierquälerei bei Schweinemastbetrieb

Austria · National Council · 15 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Verdacht auf Tierquälerei bei Schweinemastbetrieb

Clean Power Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2001

Clean Power Act of 2001 - Amends the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations to achieve specified reductions in emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon dioxide, and mercury from powerplants (electric generation facilities with a nameplate capacity of 15 megawatts or greater that use a combustion device to generate electricity for sale) by January 1, 2007. Sets forth additional compliance requirements for outdated powerplants.

Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2001

Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, acting through the Great Lakes National Program Office, to make grants for projects that: (1) monitor or evaluate contaminated sediment; (2) remediate contaminated sediment; or (3) prevent further or renewed contamination of sediment. Authorizes the Administrator to conduct research on innovative approaches, technologies, and techniques for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern in the Great Lakes.

Energy Self-Sufficiency Act for the 21st Century

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2001

Energy Self-Sufficiency Act for the 21st Century - Requires a utility distribution company to interconnect its local utility distribution facilities with, and provide service to, a distributed generation facility, if the facility owner or operator: (1) complies with a final rule promulgated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that establishes safety, reliability, and power quality standards for such a facility; and (2) pays the just, reasonable, and non-discriminatory costs directly related to such interconnection and service. Requires FERC to establish an advisory commission to make recommendations regarding promulgation of such a rule. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the energy tax credit to distributed energy resources property placed in service during the taxable year, including distributed power property and combined heat and power system property. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to implement an accelerated cooperative research and development program to ensure reliability, efficiency, and environmental responsibility of Distributed Energy Resources, including: (1) Advanced Energy Technologies and Systems Development; (2) Advanced Grid Reliability Technologies development; and (3) Technology Transfer and Education. Directs the Secretary to develop and submit to Congress a six-year research and development program plan.

Child Tobacco Use Prevention Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2001

Child Tobacco Use Prevention Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to give the Food and Drug Administration jurisdiction over tobacco products as drugs or devices. Mandates additional restrictions on marketing, advertising, and access. Provides for model state tobacco control programs, and requires State compliance as a funding prerequisite. Repeals the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act and the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986 upon the effective date of specified regulations. Sets goals for existing manufacturers to reduce their child tobacco use level and penalties for failure to reach such goals. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to determine child tobacco use among minority populations. Requires the responsible entity for each public facility to adopt and implement a smoke-free environment policy meeting specified requirements. Requires funds to be made available for a national public awareness campaign to discourage tobacco use.

umstrittene Begleitmaßnahmen zur Linderung der BSE-Krise

Austria · National Council · 13 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Dr. Udo Grollitsch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend umstrittene Begleitmaßnahmen zur Linderung der BSE <i>(Bovine Spongiforme Enzephalopathie)</i> -Krise

To authorize the President and the Governor of a State to suspend certain environmental and siting requirements applicable to fossil fuel fired electric power plants to alleviate an electric power shortage that may present a threat to public health and safety, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2001

Authorizes the President to: (1) suspend certain environmental control and siting requirements relating to electric power generation from fossil fuel fired electric generating facilities whenever an emergency shortage of electric generation capacity threatens the public health and safety or economy of a State; and (2) delegate such suspension authority to the Governor of an affected State.

Paul Hicks Memorial Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2001

Paul Hicks Memorial Act - Appropriates funds to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund for the purpose of making payments to beneficiaries pursuant to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

To ensure the timely payment of benefits to eligible persons under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note).

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2001

Appropriates specified funds to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund for payments to eligible beneficiaries under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. Requires such appropriation to be designated by the President's official budget and by Congress as an emergency requirement for purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act).

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law

European Union · European Commission · 13 March 2001

Umstellung der Stromversorgung der Bundesgebäude auf Ökostrom

Austria · National Council · 12 March 2001

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Umstellung der Stromversorgung der Bundesgebäude auf Ökostrom

Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC - Commission Declaration

European Union · EUR-Lex · 12 March 2001

Small Community Drinking Water Funding Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 March 2001

Small Community Drinking Water Funding Act - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a Small Public Water System Assistance Program, including a program for Indian tribes, to assist small water systems in complying with national primary drinking water regulations.

A resolution authorizing expenditures by the committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2001, through September 30, 2001, October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, and October 1, 2002, through February 28, 2003.

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 2001

Authorizes expenditures by the following Senate committees from March 1, 2001, through September 30, 2001, October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002 , and October 1, 2002 , through February 28, 2003: (1) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (2) Armed Services; (3) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (4) Budget; (5) Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (6) Energy and Natural Resources; (7) Environment and Public Works; (8) Finance; (9) Foreign Relations; (10) Governmental Affairs; (11) Judiciary; (12) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; (13) Rules and Administration; (14) Small Business; (15) Veterans' Affairs; (16) Aging; (17) Intelligence; and (18) Indian Affairs. Provides that within the funds in the account "Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations" appropriated by the legislative branch appropriations Acts for FY 2001, 2002, and 2003 there is authorized to be established a special reserve to be available to any committee to meet specified unpaid obligations or expenses.

A resolution authorizing expenditures by the committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2001, through September 30, 2001, October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, and October 1, 2002, through February 28, 2003.

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 2001

Authorizes expenditures by the following Senate committees from March 1, 2001, through September 30, 2001, October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, and October 1, 2002, through February 28, 2003: (1) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (2) Armed Services; (3) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (4) Budget; (5) Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (6) Energy and Natural Resources; (7) Environment and Public Works; (8) Finance; (9) Foreign Relations; (10) Governmental Affairs; (11) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; (12) Rules and Administration; (13) Small Business; (14) Veterans' Affairs; (15) Aging; (16) Intelligence; and (17) Indian Affairs. Provides that within the funds in the account "Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations" appropriated by the legislative branch appropriations Acts for FY 2001, 2002, and 2003 there is authorized to be established a special reserve to be available to any committee to meet specified unpaid obligations or expenses.

Workplace Goods Job Growth and Competitiveness Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 2001

Workplace Goods Job Growth and Competitiveness Act of 2001 - Prohibits the filing of a civil action against a manufacturer or seller of a durable good (except a motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or train that is used primarily to transport passengers for hire) more than 18 years after it was delivered to its first purchaser or lessee for: (1) damage to property arising out of an accident involving such good; or (2) damages for death or personal injury arising out of an accident involving such good if the claimant has received or is eligible to receive worker compensation and the injury does not involve a toxic harm (including, but not limited to, all asbestos-related harm). Declares that this Act: (1) shall not bar an action against a defendant who made an express warranty in writing as to the safety or life expectancy of a specific product which was longer than 18 years (except that this Act shall apply at the expiration of such warranty); and (2) does not supersede or modify any statute or common law that authorizes an action for civil damages, cost recovery, or any other form of relief for remediation of the environment.