Environment

569 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the west Clare regional water supply scheme contract 6; when the report will be given consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25059/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

569 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the west Clare regional water supply scheme contract 6; when the report will be given consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25059/04]

568 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage growth in the volume of waste created in this State in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25050/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

568 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage growth in the volume of waste created in this State in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25050/04]

567 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will proceed to the next stage, namely procurement of consultants to prepare contract documents for the Ennis-Clarecastle sewerage scheme in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25048/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

567 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will proceed to the next stage, namely procurement of consultants to prepare contract documents for the Ennis-Clarecastle sewerage scheme in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25048/04]

570 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Ennistymon, Liscannor, Miltown Malbay and Spanish Point sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25061/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

570 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Ennistymon, Liscannor, Miltown Malbay and Spanish Point sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25061/04]

566 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the Miltown Malbay sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25042/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

566 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the Miltown Malbay sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25042/04]

565 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on the proposal to establish a national marine conservation centre, as put forward by the Irish Seal Sanctuary; if there is a commitment to provide either once-off seed funding or ongoing funding to support this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25017/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

565 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on the proposal to establish a national marine conservation centre, as put forward by the Irish Seal Sanctuary; if there is a commitment to provide either once-off seed funding or ongoing funding to support this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25017/04]

564 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to restrict the activities of An Taisce; his views on the abolition of the group; his further views on the groups activities to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25005/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

564 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to restrict the activities of An Taisce; his views on the abolition of the group; his further views on the groups activities to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25005/04]

280 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that cleaning materials containing bleach and other such substances are not only damaging for the environment but also have a detrimental effect on our health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25176/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

280 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that cleaning materials containing bleach and other such substances are not only damaging for the environment but also have a detrimental effect on our health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25176/04]

Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 19 October 2004.#Siomab SA v Institut bruxellois pour la gestion de l'environnement.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Cour d'appel de Bruxelles - Belgium.#Environment - Waste - Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 on shipments of waste - Competence of the authority of dispatch to verify the classification of the purpose of a shipment (recovery or disposal) and to object to a shipment based on an incorrect classification - Objection procedure.#Case C-472/02.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 19 October 2004

Recycling von PKW-Katalysatoren

Austria · National Council · 14 October 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gerhard Steier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Recycling von PKW-Katalysatoren

Ökostromgesetz-Novelle 2006

Austria · National Council · 14 October 2004

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Ökostromgesetz, das Elektrizitätswirtschafts- und -organisationsgesetz und das Energie-Regulierungsbehördengesetz geändert werden <br><br>Gesetz geworden als:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Ökostromgesetz, das Elektrizitätswirtschafts- und -organisationsgesetz und das Energie-Regulierungsbehördengesetz geändert werden (Ökostromgesetz-Novelle 2006)

181 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the urban areas in this country with a population of over 7,500 persons yet without town council status; and when such towns will be considered by him and his Department to receive such a status. [24951/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2004

181 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the urban areas in this country with a population of over 7,500 persons yet without town council status; and when such towns will be considered by him and his Department to receive such a status. [24951/04]

180 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities which have submitted applications for funding under the rural water programme for 2004; and the amounts which have been approved for and drawn down by each local authority. [24946/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2004

180 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities which have submitted applications for funding under the rural water programme for 2004; and the amounts which have been approved for and drawn down by each local authority. [24946/04]

179 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allow additional compensation to be given to bog owners who sold their turbary rights to Dúchas prior to the year 2000 in line with the commitment given by Dúchas at the time of purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24918/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2004

179 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allow additional compensation to be given to bog owners who sold their turbary rights to Dúchas prior to the year 2000 in line with the commitment given by Dúchas at the time of purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24918/04]

178 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the Private Residential Tenancies Board collecting such detailed information from landlords; the intended use of this information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24917/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2004

178 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the Private Residential Tenancies Board collecting such detailed information from landlords; the intended use of this information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24917/04]

177 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Private Residential Tenancies Board registration fee discriminates against student accommodation which requires at least two registrations in each calendar year; the plans he has to review the fee structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24916/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2004

177 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Private Residential Tenancies Board registration fee discriminates against student accommodation which requires at least two registrations in each calendar year; the plans he has to review the fee structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24916/04]

176 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the projected income in 2004 and in 2005 by the Private Residential Tenancies Board from registration fees charged to landlords; the projected operational costs in both years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24915/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2004

176 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the projected income in 2004 and in 2005 by the Private Residential Tenancies Board from registration fees charged to landlords; the projected operational costs in both years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24915/04]

175 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations and guidelines in place to ensure that civic and social amenities are put in place in conjunction with housing development; if he has satisfied himself that any such guidelines or regulations are being followed; his plans to examine the need for civic and social amenities in communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24888/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2004

175 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations and guidelines in place to ensure that civic and social amenities are put in place in conjunction with housing development; if he has satisfied himself that any such guidelines or regulations are being followed; his plans to examine the need for civic and social amenities in communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24888/04]

174 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress regarding plans to introduce pay by weight systems as part of refuse collection services nation-wide; if it is mandatory for all domestic waste collection, including private operators, to be operating pay by weight systems by a certain date; the incentives that are in place to encourage private waste disposal operators to use pay by weight systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24882/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2004

174 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress regarding plans to introduce pay by weight systems as part of refuse collection services nation-wide; if it is mandatory for all domestic waste collection, including private operators, to be operating pay by weight systems by a certain date; the incentives that are in place to encourage private waste disposal operators to use pay by weight systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24882/04]

89 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food , further to Question No. 95 of 30 September 2004, if she will review the recoupment of moneys awarded under the REP scheme, in view of the fact that the person complied with all required conditions laid down under REPS I when he entered the scheme but was unable to comply with REPS II due to commitments he had already entered into, of a contractual nature, and over which he had no control (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24975/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2004

89 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food , further to Question No. 95 of 30 September 2004, if she will review the recoupment of moneys awarded under the REP scheme, in view of the fact that the person complied with all required conditions laid down under REPS I when he entered the scheme but was unable to comply with REPS II due to commitments he had already entered into, of a contractual nature, and over which he had no control (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24975/04]

Nutzung der Ökoabgaben aus dem Ökostromgesetz 2003

Austria · National Council · 13 October 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten DDr. Erwin Niederwieser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Nutzung der Ökoabgaben aus dem Ökostromgesetz 2003

Verbot des Inverkehrbringens von kosmetischen Mitteln, die im Tierversuch überprüft worden sind

Austria · National Council · 13 October 2004

Versagen des Vertrauens gegenüber dem Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft

Austria · National Council · 13 October 2004

Misstrauensantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen gemäß Art. 74 Abs. 1 B-VG gegen Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll

191 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is proposed to publish the Brosnan report on the nitrates directive. [24840/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

191 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is proposed to publish the Brosnan report on the nitrates directive. [24840/04]

190 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to ensure the inspection of the conditions of dwellings for which rent supplement is granted. [24794/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

190 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to ensure the inspection of the conditions of dwellings for which rent supplement is granted. [24794/04]

189 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to inspect the conditions of dwellings for which rent supplement is granted. [24785/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

189 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to inspect the conditions of dwellings for which rent supplement is granted. [24785/04]

188 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied the dual electronic and manual voting systems used recently in Venezuela; and if he intends to introduce a similar system on a pilot basis in the forthcoming by-elections. [24783/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

188 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied the dual electronic and manual voting systems used recently in Venezuela; and if he intends to introduce a similar system on a pilot basis in the forthcoming by-elections. [24783/04]

187 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the estimate of €30 million for archaeological investigation only covers 15 km out of the total 60 km route in regard to the proposed M3 motorway that passes through the Tara Skryne area; the basis for arriving at this figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24781/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

187 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the estimate of €30 million for archaeological investigation only covers 15 km out of the total 60 km route in regard to the proposed M3 motorway that passes through the Tara Skryne area; the basis for arriving at this figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24781/04]

186 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the estimate of €30 million for archaeological investigation only covers 38 of the sites discovered to date in regard to the proposed M3 motorway that passes through the Tara Skryne area; if he will make provision for costs arising from the future discovery of other sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24780/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

186 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the estimate of €30 million for archaeological investigation only covers 38 of the sites discovered to date in regard to the proposed M3 motorway that passes through the Tara Skryne area; if he will make provision for costs arising from the future discovery of other sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24780/04]

185 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the estimate for the amount of archaeological sites found only refers to results based on written documentation and the rudimentary trench testing, and does not take into account the wealth of data available from more sophisticated remote sensing techniques in regard to the proposed M3 motorway that passes through the Tara Skryne area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24779/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

185 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the estimate for the amount of archaeological sites found only refers to results based on written documentation and the rudimentary trench testing, and does not take into account the wealth of data available from more sophisticated remote sensing techniques in regard to the proposed M3 motorway that passes through the Tara Skryne area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24779/04]

184 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Skibbereen sewage scheme and treatment plant; when grant aid will be allocated for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24778/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

184 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Skibbereen sewage scheme and treatment plant; when grant aid will be allocated for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24778/04]

183 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position pertaining to the provision of a new regional water scheme in Bantry town and its environs; when it is envisaged to commence the construction of a new reservoir at Cloonegorman in Bantry, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24777/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

183 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position pertaining to the provision of a new regional water scheme in Bantry town and its environs; when it is envisaged to commence the construction of a new reservoir at Cloonegorman in Bantry, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24777/04]

182 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a new sewage treatment plant for Bantry; the status of this very important project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24776/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

182 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a new sewage treatment plant for Bantry; the status of this very important project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24776/04]

181 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if consideration will be given to the payment of the current bog value to a person (details supplied) in County Galway, in regard to ten acres sold to the national parks and wildlife service at Clonmoylan bog in 2003; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the new valuations for such bog have been increased in recent times and that bog owners who sold before now are at a decided financial disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24769/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

181 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if consideration will be given to the payment of the current bog value to a person (details supplied) in County Galway, in regard to ten acres sold to the national parks and wildlife service at Clonmoylan bog in 2003; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the new valuations for such bog have been increased in recent times and that bog owners who sold before now are at a decided financial disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24769/04]

180 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a thatching grant has been granted to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [24686/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

180 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a thatching grant has been granted to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [24686/04]

179 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects that the current review of the disabled person grant scheme will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24683/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

179 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects that the current review of the disabled person grant scheme will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24683/04]

177 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a once off payment will be made to Sligo Borough Council to ensure that it can provide lifebuoys along the Garavogue River in Sligo town to prevent further loss of life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24580/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

177 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a once off payment will be made to Sligo Borough Council to ensure that it can provide lifebuoys along the Garavogue River in Sligo town to prevent further loss of life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24580/04]

76 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding a REP scheme in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24712/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

76 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding a REP scheme in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24712/04]

46 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of persons who have applied for REP scheme 3 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24457/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

46 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of persons who have applied for REP scheme 3 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24457/04]

36 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of persons who are in REP scheme 2; the number of applications which have been made for REP scheme 3 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24445/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

36 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of persons who are in REP scheme 2; the number of applications which have been made for REP scheme 3 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24445/04]

33 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government with respect to the nitrates directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24451/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

33 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government with respect to the nitrates directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24451/04]

projet de loi autorisant l'approbation du protocole sur l'eau et la santé à la convention de 1992 sur la protection et l'utilisation des cours d'eau transfrontières et des lacs internationaux

France · Senate · 12 October 2004

A resolution celebrating the anniversaries of the International Polar Years (1882-1883 and 1932-1933) and International Geophysical Year (1957-1958) and supporting a continuation of this international science year tradition in 2007-2008.

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2004

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) endorse the concept of a worldwide campaign of scientific activity for the 2007-2008 time frame; (2) require the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to continue interagency and international inquiries and discussions that ensure a successful worldwide international science year in such time frame, emphasizing activities dedicated to global environmental research, education, and protection; and (3) report to Congress on the steps taken to carry out this resolution, including possible activities and organizational structures for an international science year in 2007-2008.

Local Control of Broadcast Towers Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2004

Local Control of Broadcast Towers Act - Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from adopting a final rule or otherwise implementing any portion of a proposed rule regarding the preemption of State and local zoning and land use restrictions on the siting, placement, and construction of broadcast station transmission facilities. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to allow a State or local government to deny an application to place, construct, or modify such facilities on the basis that alternative technologies, systems, or structures are capable of delivering such services in a manner less intrusive to the local community. Places the burden of proving the appropriateness of proposed facilities on applicants. Allows a State or local government to regulate the location, height, or modification of such facilities in order to address the effects of radio frequency interference on local communities and the public. Prohibits the Act from being interpreted to prohibit a State or local government from requiring environmental or other studies, reports, or documentation concerning the placement, construction, or modification of such facilities.

Coordinated Environmental Health Network Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2004

Coordinated Environmental Health Network Act of 2004 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to establish and operate the Coordinated Environmental Health Network (the Network), including by: (1) identifying, expanding, and coordinating among existing Federal public health and environmental infrastructure; (2) providing for public access to an electronic national database on the incidence and prevalence of specified priority chronic conditions and relevant environmental and other factors; (3) operating a National Environmental Health Rapid Response Service to develop strategies to rapidly respond to, and conduct investigations of, higher than expected incidence and prevalence rates of priority chronic conditions and environmental exposures; (4) awarding grants to States, local governments, territories, and Indian tribes to establish, maintain, and operate State Environmental Health Networks; (5) developing minimum standards and procedures for data collection and reporting for State Networks, including mechanisms for allowing States to set priorities and allocate resources accordingly; (6) establishing an Advisory Committee for the Network; (7) awarding John H. Chafee Public Health Scholarships to eligible students who are enrolled in an accredited school of public health or medicine; and (8) entering into a cooperative agreement with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists to train and place applied epidemiology fellows in State and local health departments. Allows the Secretary to award grants to accredited schools or programs of public health to establish, maintain, and operate Centers of Excellence for research and demonstration with respect to chronic conditions and relevant environmental factors, which may include investigating causal connections between chronic conditions and environmental factors.

Little Butte/Bear Creek Subbasins Water Feasibility Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2004

Little Butte/Bear Creek Subbasins Water Feasibility Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to conduct the Water for Irrigation, Streams and the Economy Project water management feasibility study and environmental impact statement in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement Between City of Medford and Bureau of Reclamation for the Water for Irrigation, Streams and the Economy Project, dated July 2, 2004.

Local Control of Cellular Towers Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2004

Local Control of Cellular Towers Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to repeal the prohibition against a State or local government regulating the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with emission regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Requires, in any action in which a person is seeking to place, construct, or modify such a facility, that person to bear the burden of proof, regardless of who commences the action. Prohibits the FCC from adopting a final rule or otherwise implementing any portion of a proposed FCC rule regarding relief from State and local regulation of such facilities. Allows a State or local government to deny an application to place, construct, or modify such facilities on the basis that alternative technologies, systems, or structures are capable of delivering such services in a manner less intrusive to the local community. Requires the burden of proving the appropriateness of proposed facilities to be the applicant's. Allows a State or local government to regulate the location, height, or modification of such facilities in order to address the effects of radio frequency interference on local communities and the public. Prohibits the Act from being interpreted to prohibit a State or local government from requiring environmental or other studies, reports, or documentation concerning the placement, construction, or modification of such facilities.

Safe Drinking Water for Healthy Communities Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2004

Safe Drinking Water for Healthy Communities Act of 2004 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate.

Disaster Area Health and Environmental Monitoring Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2004

Disaster Area Health and Environmental Monitoring Act of 2004 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection, assessment, monitoring, and study of the health and safety of individuals if chemicals or substances associated with potential acute or chronic human health effects (substances of concern) are being or have been released in a disaster area. Makes participation in any registry or study that is part of the program voluntary. Requires the President to take appropriate measures to protect the privacy of registry or study participants. Authorizes the President to carry out such a program through a cooperative agreement with a medical institution (including a local health department) or a consortium of medical institutions. Requires the President to carry out such a program in accordance with certain privacy regulations promulgated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to enter jointly into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study and report on disaster area health and environmental protection and monitoring. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to extend through September 30, 2006, the President's authority to establish a program to provide technical and financial assistance to State and local governments for the implementation of cost-effective predisaster hazard mitigation measures.

Clean Trucks Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2004

Clean Trucks Act of 2004 - Amends Federal transportation law to require motor carriers, as part of registering with the Secretary of Transportation to provide transportation, to comply with the heavy duty vehicle and engine emission performance standards and related regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Directs the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to: (1) collect annually information on the year, make, model, certification level, travel routes, trip duration, fuel quality and consumption, and related activities of long-haul heavy duty trucks operating in the United States; and (2) submit such information to the Adminstrator of the EPA for use in developing and publishing estimates of the total national emissions of all criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants associated with long-haul heavy duty trucks.