Environment

20 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of local authorities which have a waste management plan in place; the deadline for the introduction of such plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5169/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

20 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of local authorities which have a waste management plan in place; the deadline for the introduction of such plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5169/01]

29 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will repeal the Managerial Act, 1942, and return power to representatives of local authorities. [5131/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

29 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will repeal the Managerial Act, 1942, and return power to representatives of local authorities. [5131/01]

11 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if, in the context of his plans to appoint full-time mayors of corporations and chairmen of county councils, he will outline their powers; and the way in which they will affect the existing powers of county and city managers. [5132/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

11 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if, in the context of his plans to appoint full-time mayors of corporations and chairmen of county councils, he will outline their powers; and the way in which they will affect the existing powers of county and city managers. [5132/01]

41 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to deal with the national crisis in waste disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5151/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

41 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to deal with the national crisis in waste disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5151/01]

34 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he will exercise his powers under the Waste Management Act, 1996, to expedite the completion of waste management plans by regional groups of local authorities. [1255/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

34 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he will exercise his powers under the Waste Management Act, 1996, to expedite the completion of waste management plans by regional groups of local authorities. [1255/01]

20 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of local authorities which have a waste management plan in place; the deadline for the introduction of such plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5169/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

20 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of local authorities which have a waste management plan in place; the deadline for the introduction of such plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5169/01]

15 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his plans under the Waste Management Act, 1996, to prescribe a date by which waste management plans must be made by particular local authorities; if he will give a general policy direction to local authorities in regard to the making of waste management plans with particular reference to the four local authorities which have not yet adopted waste management plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1289/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

15 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his plans under the Waste Management Act, 1996, to prescribe a date by which waste management plans must be made by particular local authorities; if he will give a general policy direction to local authorities in regard to the making of waste management plans with particular reference to the four local authorities which have not yet adopted waste management plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1289/01]

10 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if the Government is considering the introduction of legislation which would allow the Minister or senior local authority figures to overrule elected members in regard to decisions concerning incinerators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5152/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

10 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if the Government is considering the introduction of legislation which would allow the Minister or senior local authority figures to overrule elected members in regard to decisions concerning incinerators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5152/01]

9 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his response to the allegation made by a person (details supplied) that the Irish authorities were not complying adequately with Brussels on environmental issues; the steps he is taking to ensure full co-operation with the European Union on all environmental matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5142/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

9 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his response to the allegation made by a person (details supplied) that the Irish authorities were not complying adequately with Brussels on environmental issues; the steps he is taking to ensure full co-operation with the European Union on all environmental matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5142/01]

8 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if, in regard to his statement of 4 January 2000, he will state the reports he has received from county managers regarding breaches by local authority staff of their conditions of employment, especially in regard to planning matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5139/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

8 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if, in regard to his statement of 4 January 2000, he will state the reports he has received from county managers regarding breaches by local authority staff of their conditions of employment, especially in regard to planning matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5139/01]

115 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the total number of illegal evictions within the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1288/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

115 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the total number of illegal evictions within the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1288/01]

112 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to comments made by the director of Threshold (details supplied) that the number of illegal evictions in the Dublin area reported to his organisation had increased by 100% in 2000; the steps he will take to provide adequate protection for tenants against unscrupulous landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5263/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

112 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to comments made by the director of Threshold (details supplied) that the number of illegal evictions in the Dublin area reported to his organisation had increased by 100% in 2000; the steps he will take to provide adequate protection for tenants against unscrupulous landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5263/01]

7 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to comments made by a person (details supplied) that the number of illegal evictions in the Dublin area reported to his organisation had increased by 100% in 2000; the steps he will take to provide adequate protection for tenants against unscrupulous landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5143/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

7 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to comments made by a person (details supplied) that the number of illegal evictions in the Dublin area reported to his organisation had increased by 100% in 2000; the steps he will take to provide adequate protection for tenants against unscrupulous landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5143/01]

6 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of meetings of the Housing Forum provided for in the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness held to date; when it is expected that the forum will complete its work and publish a report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5156/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

6 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of meetings of the Housing Forum provided for in the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness held to date; when it is expected that the forum will complete its work and publish a report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5156/01]

5 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with the implementation of the Litter Act, 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5259/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

5 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with the implementation of the Litter Act, 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5259/01]

4 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the total amount of money spent on recycling activity since July 1997; the total amount of money provided for recycling in the national development plan; the number of incinerators provided for in the national development plan; the measures he plans to take to deal with the waste crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5262/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

4 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the total amount of money spent on recycling activity since July 1997; the total amount of money provided for recycling in the national development plan; the number of incinerators provided for in the national development plan; the measures he plans to take to deal with the waste crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5262/01]

3 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when the national spatial plan will be prepared; and when it will be possible to start directing infrastructural investment to designated growth centres. [5199/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

3 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when the national spatial plan will be prepared; and when it will be possible to start directing infrastructural investment to designated growth centres. [5199/01]

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he will announce the membership and terms of reference for the proposed private rented tenancies board; the protections he will provide for tenants in the promised legislation; the reason the introduction of this legislation is delayed until mid 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5261/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he will announce the membership and terms of reference for the proposed private rented tenancies board; the protections he will provide for tenants in the promised legislation; the reason the introduction of this legislation is delayed until mid 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5261/01]

1 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he is concerned at the recent downward trend in housing starts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5198/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2001

1 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he is concerned at the recent downward trend in housing starts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5198/01]

radikale Kürzung der Ost-Umwelthilfe

Austria · National Council · 21 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für auswärtige Angelegenheiten betreffend radikale Kürzung der Ost-Umwelthilfe

radikale Kürzung der Ost-Umwelthilfe

Austria · National Council · 21 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend radikale Kürzung der Ost-Umwelthilfe

radikale Kürzung der Ost-Umwelthilfe

Austria · National Council · 21 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend radikale Kürzung der Ost-Umwelthilfe

Verlagerung von Teilen der Abteilung Umweltschutz der Bundeswehr zur Standortverwaltung Regen (G-SIG: 14042817)

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 February 2001

Tierversuche zu Lehrzwecken im Rahmen der universitären Ausbildung

Austria · National Council · 15 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten MMag. Dr. Madeleine Petrovic, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur betreffend Tierversuche zu Lehrzwecken im Rahmen der universitären Ausbildung

Tierarzneimittel

Austria · National Council · 15 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend Tierarzneimittel

die Eingriffsmöglichkeiten des Bundesministeriums für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft im Rahmen der künftigen Organisation der Lebensmittelagentur

Austria · Federal Council · 15 February 2001

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Ernst Winter (SPÖ) an den Staatssekretär Dr. Reinhart Waneck (in Vertretung des Bundesministers für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen Mag. Herbert Haupt) betreffend die Eingriffsmöglichkeiten des Bundesministeriums für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft im Rahmen der künftigen Organisation der Lebensmittelagentur

Tierarzneimittel

Austria · National Council · 15 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Justiz betreffend Tierarzneimittel

Tierarzneimittel

Austria · National Council · 15 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Tierarzneimittel

Einsatz von Psychopharmaka (Neuroleptika) in der Tiermast

Austria · National Council · 15 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten MMag. Dr. Madeleine Petrovic, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Einsatz von Psychopharmaka (Neuroleptika) in der Tiermast

Einsatz von Psychopharmaka (Neuroleptika) in der Tiermast

Austria · National Council · 15 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten MMag. Dr. Madeleine Petrovic, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend Einsatz von Psychopharmaka (Neuroleptika) in der Tiermast

Mercury Reduction Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2001

Mercury Reduction and Disposal Act of 2001 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to: (1) prohibit the sale or supply of mercury fever thermometers to consumers, except by prescription; and (2) require manufacturers to provide clear instructions on handling of thermometers to avoid breakage and on proper cleanup in the event of breakage. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide grants for a household mercury thermometer collection and exchange program. Establishes an Interagency Task Force on Mercury to make recommendations on: (1) the long-term management and retirement of mercury collected from thermometers and from medical, commercial, and government sources; (2) collection of mercury from sources in cases in which the mercury is no longer needed; (3) programs to test technologies for sequestration of retired mercury; (4) storage of mercury in a manner that ensures no release into the environment; and (5) reduction of mercury produced, used, and released.

National Park Service Winter Access Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2001

National Park Service Winter Access Act - Continues the use of snowmobiles in specified National Park System (NPS) units where such activity occurred or was authorized as of January 1, 2000. Restricts the use to levels of no less than the average wintertime use and activity over the last three winters. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior: (1) under certain conditions, to address or avert significant environmental impacts in a particular unit or portion thereof, to restrict such use down to a level that is no less than 50 percent below the three year average; and (2) to prohibit such use within all NPS units not listed in this Act. Requires: (1) the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate final national standards governing emissions by snowmobiles; (2) the National Park Service, in conjunction with the Society of Automotive Engineers, to set noise standards for snowmobile use in the NPS; and (3) the Service to propose revised regulations and management plans to govern such use, based on results of new comprehensive studies.

Brownfields Revitalization and Environmental Restoration Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2001

Brownfields Revitalization and Environmental Restoration Act of 2001 - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to provide for grant programs for inventorying, characterizing, assessing, remediating, and conducting planning related to brownfield sites. Defines a "brownfield site," with exceptions, as real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which is complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance or pollutant. Exempts from liability under CERCLA certain owners of real property contiguous to property on which there has been a hazardous substance release or threatened release and bona fide prospective purchasers. Provides for grants to States or Indian tribes for establishing or enhancing response programs. Restricts authority to take enforcement actions under CERCLA in cases of hazardous substance releases addressed by a State response plan.

Mitteilung der Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften an den Rat, das Europäische Parlament, den Wirtschafts- und Sozialausschuss und den Ausschuss der Regionen zum sechsten Aktionsprogramm der Europäischen Gemeinschaft für die Umwelt: "Umwelt 2010: Unsere Zukunft liegt in unserer Hand" (Sechstes Umweltaktionsprogramm) (Ratsdok. 5771/01; KOM (2001) 31 endg.) (G-SIG: 14900531)

Germany · German Bundestag · 15 February 2001

Coastal Zone Enhancement Reauthorization of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Coastal Zone Enhancement Reauthorization of 2001 - Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to any coastal State without an approved coastal zone management program if such State demonstrates that its grant will be used to develop a management program consistent with the Act's requirements. Allows grants to States for administering the State's coastal zone management program to be used for developing and implementing coastal nonpoint pollution control program components. Revises provisions respecting: (1) resource management improvement grants; (2) loan repayments; and (3) coastal zone enhancement grants. Authorizes grants to coastal States to assist in specified community and local activities. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct a cooperative program to develop and apply innovative coastal and estuarine environmental technology and methodology. Allows (currently, requires) the conducting of the "Walter B. Jones Awards" program to promote excellence in coastal zone management by identifying and acknowledging outstanding accomplishments in the field. Revises National Estuarine Research Reserve System provisions. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Undersecretary for Oceans and Atmosphere should reevaluate shoreline mileage calculations used in the distribution of funding under the coastal zone management program to ensure equitable treatment of all regions, including Southeastern and Great Lakes States.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the upcoming trip of President George W. Bush to Mexico to meet with the newly elected President Vicente Fox, and with respect to future cooperative efforts between the United States and Mexico.

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should work with the Government of Mexico to advance bilateral cooperation and should seek to: (1) encourage economic growth and development to benefit both the United States and Mexico; (2) strengthen cooperation between the United States and Mexican military and law enforcement entities for the purpose of addressing common threats to security; (3) provide assistance to Mexico, upon request, in support of President Vicente Fox's plan to reform Mexico's judicial system and combat corruption and to strengthen democratic institutions; (4) develop a common strategy to address undocumented and documented immigration and to fight the illicit drug trade by reducing demand; (5) encourage bilateral and multilateral environmental protection activities; (6) obtain the support of the Mexican Government to assist the Government of Colombia in achieving a peaceful political resolution to the conflict in Colombia; and (7) review the current illicit drug certification process and consider other evaluation mechanisms.

Clean Air and Water Preservation Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Clean Air and Water Preservation Act of 2001 - Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a fuel additive. Makes such prohibition effective three years after this Act's enactment date. Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator to amend certain guidelines to require State source water assessment programs to be revised to prioritize groundwater areas and aquifers that have been contaminated, or are most vulnerable to contamination, by MTBE. Revises the oxygen content requirement for reformulated gasoline under the Clean Air Act to require the oxygen content to equal or exceed an average of two percent by weight (currently, equal or exceed two percent by weight). Invalidates Federal regulations that establish a per-gallon minimum oxygen content (percent, by weight). Limits the hydrocarbon content of reformulated gasoline to the average content of such gasoline sold in covered nonattainment areas during the year 2000. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should promote renewable ethanol to replace MTBE and encourage oil refiners to make the transition from MTBE-blended fuel to ethanol-blended fuel as soon as possible.

Solid Waste Compact Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Solid Waste Compact Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to allow States with approved State solid waste management plans to prohibit the importation of solid waste from outside the State. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to identify alternative solid waste disposal methods and establish and publish technical guidance regarding their implementation.

California Reclaimed Water Act for the 21st Century

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

California Reclaimed Water Act for the 21st Century - Amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) coordinate projects for the reclamation and reuse of water under such Act with projects and programs under the CALFED Bay-Delta Program; and (2) take into account Federal expenditures for projects under such Act in making determinations under the CALFED Program relating to the equitable implementation of ecosystem restoration and water management. Requires project compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) participate in the design, planning, and construction of the Castaic Lake Water Agency reclaimed water project, the Clear Lake Basin water reuse project, the Inland Empire regional water recycling project, the San Pablo Baylands water reuse projects, the Lower Chino Area desalination demonstration and reclamation project, the West Basin Comprehensive Desalination Demonstration Program in Los Angeles County, and the City of Los Angeles Water Recycling Program (replaces existing provisions authorizing the Secretary's participation in the Los Angeles area water reclamation and reuse project); (2) provide design and construction assistance for the East Bay Municipal Utility District/Dublin San Ramon Services District advanced wastewater reuse treatment project; (3) provide assistance to California in carrying out projects under the California water recycling program; and (4) carry out programs to assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in the San Francisco Bay and Santa Clara Valley areas and to export the salinity imported from the Colorado River to the Pacific Ocean. Directs the Secretary to carry out a program in cooperation with the Water Reuse Foundation to conduct research concerning water reuse in relation to public health, water quality, new technology, salt management, economics, and ecosystem restoration. Adds a separate Federal cost share limitation with respect to the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project.

Clean Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Clean Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to remove certain requirements for States with respect to construction of treatment works under capitalization grant agreements. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to assist States in establishing simplified procedures for small water systems to obtain assistance under the Act. Requires revolving funds to be used only for providing assistance for activities which have as a principal benefit the improvement or protection of water quality of navigable waters. Provides for an extended repayment period and additional subsidization with respect to loans made to financially distressed communities from revolving funds. Reauthorizes appropriations for FY 2002 through 2006 for the revolving fund program.

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the upcoming trip of President George W. Bush to Mexico to meet with newly elected President Vicente Fox, and with respect to future cooperative efforts between the United States and Mexico.

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2001

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should work with the Government of Mexico to advance bilateral cooperation and should seek to: (1) encourage economic growth and development; (2) strengthen cooperation between military and law enforcement entities to address common threats to security; (3) provide assistance in support of President Vicente Fox's plan to reform Mexico's judicial system and combat corruption and to strengthen democratic institutions; (4) develop a common strategy to address immigration and to fight the illicit drug trade; (5) encourage bilateral and multilateral environmental protection activities; (6) obtain the support of the Mexican Government to assist the Government of Colombia in achieving a peaceful political resolution to the conflict in Colombia; and (7) review the current illicit drug certification process and consider other evaluation mechanisms.

gesundheitsgefährdende Tiermehlverbrennung

Austria · National Council · 13 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend gesundheitsgefährdende Tiermehlverbrennung

gesundheitsgefährdende Tiermehlverbrennung

Austria · National Council · 13 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend gesundheitsgefährdende Tiermehlverbrennung

gesundheitsgefährdende Tiermehlverbrennung

Austria · National Council · 13 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend gesundheitsgefährdende Tiermehlverbrennung

Abwasseremissionen der MVA Flötzersteig II

Austria · National Council · 13 February 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Abwasseremissionen der MVA <i>(Müllverbrennungsanlage)</i> Flötzersteig II

Judgment of the General Court (Fifth Chamber) of 13 February 2001.#Peter Hirschfeldt v European Environment Agency.#Case T-166/00.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 13 February 2001

Water Conservation and Quality Incentives Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2001

Water Conservation and Quality Incentives Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the use of State water pollution control revolving funds for assistance to eligible recipients for construction of water conservation and quality improvements. Bars the use of water conserved through such improvements for the irrigation of land that has not been previously irrigated unless the use is authorized by State law and will not diminish water quality.

State and Local Government Participation Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2001

State and Local Government Participation Act of 2001 - Amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require Federal officials, prior to making environmental impact statements on proposed actions and legislative proposals, to obtain the comments of Federal and State agencies and county and local governments (currently, Federal agencies) which have jurisdiction or special expertise with respect to involved environmental impacts.

Pipeline Safety Enhancement Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2001

Pipeline Safety Enhancement Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to implement the oil and gas pipeline safety improvement recommendations in the Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General's Report (RT-2000-069). Amends Federal pipeline safety law to require, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, each operator of a natural gas transmission pipeline and of a hazardous liquid pipeline, or, in the case of an intrastate pipeline facility operator, the appropriate State regulatory agency, to submit to the Secretary a program designed to enhance the qualifications of pipeline personnel and reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries. Requires the Secretary to issue regulations requiring operators of such pipelines to: (1) conduct an analysis of the risks to their pipeline facilities in environmentally sensitive areas and high-density population areas; and (2) adopt and implement an integrity management program for such facilities that reduces the risk of incident in those areas. Revises the public education program requirements for gas pipeline facility owners or operators, including specified items. Applies such requirements to owners or operators of a hazardous liquid pipeline facility. Requires an operator of a gas transmission or hazardous liquid pipeline facility to maintain liaison with the State emergency response commissions, and local emergency planning committees in the areas of pipeline right-of-way, established under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (or, in the absence of a committee, local firefighting, police, and other emergency response agencies) in each State in which it operates. Establishes a program for making grants to State, county, and local governments in high consequence areas (as designated by the Secretary) for emergency response management, training, and technical assistance. Increases from $25,000 to $500,000 the civil penalty for each facility operator failure to: (1) mark accurately the location of pipeline facilities in the vicinity of a demolition, excavation, tunneling, or construction; or (2) comply with safety standards, prepare and carry out an inspection and maintenance plan, allow access to records, or allow required entries or inspections. Increases the maximum civil penalty for a related series of violations from $500,000 to $1 million. Subjects an owner, operator, or person in charge of a hazardous liquid pipeline in which a hazardous liquid has been discharged to a civil penalty of at least $1,000 per barrel of oil or other hazardous liquid discharged, with a specified exception. Authorizes the Secretary, if a State pipeline safety program certification is accepted, to enter into an agreement authorizing a State authority to: (1) participate in the oversight of interstate pipeline transportation, including a plan for the State authority to participate in special investigations involving incidents or new construction, as well as other activities involving interstate pipeline transportation; or (2) assume additional inspection or investigatory duties. Requires any owner or operator of a hazardous liquid pipeline facility to report to the Secretary each release to the environment greater than five gallons of the hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide. Requires the DOT research and development program to include research directed toward the development of alternative technologies to: (1) expand the defect detection capabilities of internal inspection devices; (2) inspect pipelines that cannot accommodate internal inspection devices available on the date of enactment; and (3) develop innovative techniques measuring the structural integrity of pipelines. Requires the Secretary to develop and implement a strategic plan to reduce the annual number of accidental releases from pipelines caused by damage by outside force by 25 percent below the number for the year in which this Act is enacted. Sets forth whistle blower protections prohibiting discrimination by pipeline operators or contractors or subcontractors against employees who: (1) provide information, directly or indirectly, to the employer or the Federal Government about any alleged violation of Federal law or regulations relating to pipeline safety; (2) file a related Federal proceeding; or (3) testify or otherwise assist or participate in such a proceeding. Directs the DOT Inspector General to analyze and report to specified congressional committees on whether DOT assessment of pipeline fines and penalties are an effective deterrent for reducing pipeline safety risks. Authorizes the Secretary to study how best to preserve environmental resources in conjunction with maintaining pipeline rights-of-way. Requires the Secretary to study land use practices and zoning ordinances that affect pipeline rights-of-way. Repeals the requirement that the Secretary, when issuing pipeline safety standards, must determine that the benefits of such standard justify its costs.

To provide funding for MTBE contamination.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2001

Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund for taking action to protect human health and the environment from releases of methyl tertiary butyl ether from underground storage tanks.