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101 records in 2001
Austria · National Council · 12 December 2001
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Andreas Khol, Ing. Peter Westenthaler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die konsequente Fortführung der österreichischen Anti-Atompolitik
United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2001
Patient Care Innovation Act of 2001 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to designated eligible hospitals and nursing facilities for the design and implementation of innovative models that provide high quality patient care, recognize and effectively use the professional competencies of nurses, and create an environment conducive to their retention and recruitment.
European Union · European Commission · 12 December 2001
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2001
Amends rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise current committee structure by designating the following standing committees of the Senate: (1) National Priorities; (2) Agricultural Policy; (3) Defense Policy; (4) Commercial Policy; (5) Economic Policy; (6) Energy Policy; (7) Environmental Policy; (8) Foreign Policy; (9) Governmental Policy; (10) Judicial Policy; (11) Social Policy; (12) Native American Programs; (13) Senior American Programs; (14) Veteran American Programs; and (15) Entrepreneurial American Programs. Maintains the committees on Rules, Ethics, and Intelligence. Sets forth procedures for making committee assignments. Provides that each standing committee shall be responsible for appropriations legislation.
United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2001
National Aviation Capacity Expansion Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to implement the redesign and reconstruction of Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, in accordance with a specified runway redesign plan, and the development of a south suburban airport in the Chicago metropolitan region, by facilitating approval, funding, construction, and implementation of such plan and suburban airport. Requires all environmental reviews, analyses, and opinions related to issuance of permits, licenses, or approvals relating to such plan or airport to be conducted on an expedited and coordinated basis. States that approval by the Administrator of an airport layout plan submitted by Chicago that includes the runway redesign plan shall: (1) provide that any runway located more than 2500 feet south of existing runway 9R-27L shall not begin construction before January 2011; and (2) be subject to the condition that noise impact of aircraft operations at O'Hare after the year in which the first new runway is first used will be less than that in 2000. Prohibits the consideration of such a plan unless it includes public roadway access through the western boundary of O'Hare to passenger terminal and parking facilities. Directs the Administrator to give priority consideration to a letter of intent application submitted by the State of Illinois (or a political subdivision thereof) for construction of the suburban airport. Sets forth requirements regarding the construction of the runway redesign plan as a Federal project on or after July 1, 2004. Requires the withholding of all airport grant funds for O'Hare (other than grants involving national security and safety) until January 1, 2026, unless specified conditions with respect to operations at Merrill C. Meigs Field have been met.
Austria · Federal Council · 6 December 2001
Anfrage der Bundesräte Ferdinand Gstöttner und Genossen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Verunsicherung der österreichischen Bevölkerung durch widersprüchliche Aussagen der Mitglieder der Bundesregierung zu brisanten politischen Themen III <i>(Causa Temelin)</i>
Austria · National Council · 6 December 2001
Bericht und Antrag des Gesundheitsausschusses betreffend den Entwurf eines Bundesgesetzes, mit dem ein Bundesgesetz über die Anwendung von Arzneimitteln bei Lebensmittel liefernden Tieren (Tierarzneimittelkontrollgesetz - TAKG) sowie ein Bundesgesetz über die Einfuhr von Arzneiwaren (Arzneiwareneinfuhrgesetz 2002) erlassen werden und mit dem das Tierärztegesetz geändert wird
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
152 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether his proposed natural ban on bituminous coal and petcoke can be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31208/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
54 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the position regarding the proposed coal ban and, in particular, its impact on rural areas; his views on the adequacy of supply of smokeless fuels; and the impact of increased costs on those unable to afford same. [31093/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
52 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has completed consideration of whether a referendum commission will be established for the forthcoming referendum regarding the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the Constitution (Protection of Human Life in Pregnancy) Bill, 2001; if an alternative method of providing financial assistance to promote the different sides in the campaign is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
51 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concern among those working in the solid fuel industry following his proposed ban on bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31099/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
49 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the proposed consultation process for a possible ban on bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
46 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether it will be possible to implement his proposed ban on the sale of bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31014/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
152 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether his proposed natural ban on bituminous coal and petcoke can be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31208/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
54 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the position regarding the proposed coal ban and, in particular, its impact on rural areas; his views on the adequacy of supply of smokeless fuels; and the impact of increased costs on those unable to afford same. [31093/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
51 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concern among those working in the solid fuel industry following his proposed ban on bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31099/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
49 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the proposed consultation process for a possible ban on bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
46 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether it will be possible to implement his proposed ban on the sale of bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31014/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
11 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on concerns (details supplied) regarding the ban on bituminous coal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31152/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
10 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his proposals for dealing with sludge from waste water treatment plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31018/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
8 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress made to date regarding the implementation of Strand II of the RAPID programme catering for rural areas and provincial towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27882/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
7 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to deal with the problem of house and car alarms which cause disturbance in neighbourhoods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31086/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
52 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has completed consideration of whether a referendum commission will be established for the forthcoming referendum regarding the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the Constitution (Protection of Human Life in Pregnancy) Bill, 2001; if an alternative method of providing financial assistance to promote the different sides in the campaign is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
6 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will comment on the reforms recommended by the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution regarding the operation of the referendum commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30008/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
5 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will introduce statutory measures to control the movement of Travellers, especially convoys of caravans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31213/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
4 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that An Bord Pleanála has the resources necessary to fulfil its functions. [31211/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
3 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that local authority allocations for 2002 are sufficient to allow them fulfil their function and obligations. [31210/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the main features of the agreement he reached with the Irish Farmers' Association regarding increased compensation for farmers whose land is compulsorily acquired under the national road plan; the estimated additional cost of the agreement; if the new terms will apply to land or property owners, other than farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31209/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001
1 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he will introduce a noise standard, particularly in relation to areas adjacent to traffic routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31212/01]
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2001
Emission Reductions Incentive Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a national voluntary registry system for industry greenhouse gas trading under which emission reductions are assigned unique identifiers. Establishes in the Department of Commerce an implementing panel which shall: (1) promulgate standards for certification and operation of registries (operators of greenhouse gas emissions recording databases) and for measuring, verifying, and recording greenhouse gas emissions and reductions proposed by certified registries; and (2) maintain and publicize a list of certified registries. Amends the Global Change Research Act of 1990 to establish a Global Change Research Program Support Office in the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Adds treaty coordination and experimental research program functions to the responsibilities of the Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences. Directs the Chairman of the Federal Coordinating Council on Science, Engineering, and Technology to develop a strategic plan for the Program and submit a report and a revised implementation plan to Congress. Requires the National Science Foundation to establish a scholarship program for the study of global climate change. Directs the Department of Commerce's Assistant Secretary of Technology Policy to: (1) develop a plan to accelerate introduction of highly efficient, low-emission vehicles; (2) refine the charter and goals of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles and develop a detailed systems-modeling effort to assess the effect of using different technologies to meet emission requirements upon fuel economy; and (3) study the transfer of energy efficient technologies. Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980, with respect to royalties received by Federal agencies, to increase amounts payable to: (1) inventors of climate change-related technologies; and (2) Federal laboratory employees for such inventions. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to Congress on the effects the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will have on U.S. international competitiveness, scientific cooperation, and participation in international climate change mitigation efforts.
European Union · Council of the European Union · 6 December 2001
Austria · National Council · 5 December 2001
Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (879 d.B.): Bundesgesetz betreffend die Belastung öffentlichen Wassergutes mit Fischereirechten
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2001
Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act - Approves the August 28, 2000, Federal Record of Decision issued by the Calfed Federal agencies and supported by the State of California as a framework for addressing Calfed Bay-Delta Program components consisting of water storage, ecosystem restoration, water supply reliability, conveyance, water use efficiency, water quality, water transfers, watersheds, the Environmental Water account, levee stability, governance, and science. Authorizes the Secretary to implement Stage 1 (projects and programs planned for the first seven years) if such an activity has been subject to environmental review and approval under Federal and State law and has been certified by the Calfed Policy Group to be consistent with the Record of Decision. Requires specific congressional authorization for any projects and acquisitions with a Federal share in excess of $10 million. Requires the Federal agencies to: (1) coordinate their activities with the stage agencies; (2) cooperate with local and tribal governments and the public; and (3) implement the Program using the best available scientific information and scientific review. Directs the Secretary and the Federal agency heads to operate under the Calfed Bay-Delta Program Implementation Memorandum of Understanding until the Memorandum is replaced by a permanent governing structure developed with their State counterparts. Requires the submission of: (1) Calfed Policy Group status reports; (2) a revised implementation schedule, if necessary; (3) financial reports; and (4) Office of Management and Budget interagency cross-cut budget reports. Sets forth authorization and reporting requirements for construction and acquisition activities where the Federal share exceeds $10 million. Expresses the intent of Congress that the implementation of the Calfed Program fulfills the commitment to specified environmental justice challenges. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to the Federal agencies responsible for implementation of Program components.
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2001
Agroterrorism Prevention Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit plant enterprise terrorism. Enhances penalties for animal enterprise terrorism and establishes penalties for plant enterprise terrorism. Prohibits the use of explosives or arson against the enterprise. Provides for the death penalty under specified circumstances. Makes animal and plant enterprise terrorism a predicate offense under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish and maintain a national clearinghouse for information on incidents of crime and terrorism committed against or directed at any: (1) animal or plant enterprise; (2) commercial activity because of the perceived impact of such activity on the environment; or (3) person because of such person's perceived connection with or support of any enterprise or activity. Requires the Director to: (1) award grants on a competitive basis to colleges and universities for technical assistance, threat and risk assessments, and other activities related to improving security at individual research universities; and (2) develop a comprehensive security report for universities, colleges, and nonprofit organizations which examines the threat posed by animal and plant enterprise terrorism on research activities and includes strategies for reducing such threat.
European Union · European Commission · 5 December 2001
Austria · National Council · 4 December 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Josef Cap, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Vorruhestandsmodell <i>(für Bundesbedienstete zur Einsparung von 15.000</i> <i>Planstellen)</i>
France · Senate · 4 December 2001
Les nuisances environnementales de l'automobile
United States · United States Congress · 4 December 2001
Networking and Information Technology Research Advancement Act - Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to rename the National High-Performance Computing Program the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program, expanding its focus beyond Federal high-performance computing research and coordination to include all Federal networking and information technology activities. Requires such program to address the issues of network information systems security as well as more general research goals, including network stability and the social and economic consequences of such technology. Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy's annual report to include a detailed description of the Program Component Areas, including changes and activities contributing to network security improvement. Expands the role of the advisory commission to include program evaluation. Repeals provisions concerning the National Research and Education Network and the Next Generation Internet Program. Revises research activities of the National Science Foundation, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Departments of Energy and Commerce (including the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), and the Environmental Protection Agency to incorporate networking and information technology. Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to: (1) arrange for an assessment of the state of research on networking and information technology in the United States; and (2) continually collect and arrange for the analysis of data on the information technology workforce, including size, occupation category, education, training, compensation, and the role of foreign workers.
European Union · European Parliament · 28 November 2001
United States · United States Congress · 28 November 2001
Transported Air Pollution Mitigation Act of 2001 - Amends the Clean Air Act to require States to submit for each area (an "upwind area") that causes or significantly contributes to a violation of the national ambient air quality standard for ozone in another ("downwind") area an implementation plan revision that requires the upwind area to either: (1) reduce ozone or precursor emissions by an amount necessary to mitigate impacts in the downwind area commensurate with the contribution of the upwind area; or (2) compensate the State or an air quality district in amounts necessary to pay costs of emission reduction measures to fully mitigate in the downwind area the impacts of transported pollutants. Requires States, for each Moderate ozone nonattainment area determined to be such an upwind area, to submit a plan revision containing provisions for an enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance program required for Serious Areas. Imposes requirements analogous to those above upon upwind States (those that cause or significantly contribute to a violation of the national standard for ozone in an area in one or more other States). Requires maintenance plans for upwind areas and States (in cases of requests for redesignation of nonattainment areas) to be amended to include: (1) the enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance measures described in this Act; and (2) implementation of all measures concerning the pollutant concerned which were contained in the implementation plan as well as those not yet implemented that are necessary to fully mitigate transport of ozone and its precursors to downwind areas. Prohibits relaxation or rescission of control measures or rules in such upwind areas or States.
Austria · National Council · 23 November 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ludmilla Parfuss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend Entlassung von unabhängigen Tierärzten im Schlachthof Unterstinkenbrunn
Austria · National Council · 23 November 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ludmilla Parfuss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Bundestierschutzgesetz
Austria · National Council · 23 November 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ludmilla Parfuss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Bundestierschutzgesetz
Austria · National Council · 23 November 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ludmilla Parfuss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend Bundestierschutzgesetz
Austria · National Council · 23 November 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ludmilla Parfuss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung betreffend Bundestierschutzgesetz
Austria · National Council · 23 November 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ludmilla Parfuss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Justiz betreffend Bundestierschutzgesetz
Austria · National Council · 23 November 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Ulrike Sima, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend Einsatz illegaler Tierarzneien und Kritik des EU-Berichts zur "Evaluierung der Rückstandskontrollen in lebenden Tieren und tierischen Erzeugnissen"
Austria · National Council · 23 November 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Optimierung der kommunalen Wasserver- und Abwasserentsorgung
Austria · National Council · 23 November 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ludmilla Parfuss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Bundestierschutzgesetz
Austria · National Council · 23 November 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ludmilla Parfuss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur betreffend Bundestierschutzgesetz