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Austria · National Council · 14 October 2011
Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über den Antrag 180/A der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über den Schutz der Tiere (Tierschutzgesetz - TSchG) geändert wird
United States · United States Congress · 14 October 2011
Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness Act or the RELIEF Act - Amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to: (1) make such Act inapplicable to any plant that was imported into the United States before May 22, 2008, or any finished plant or plant product the assembly and processing of which was completed before such date; (2) limit the application of plant importation declaration requirements to plants that are entered for consumption; (3) exclude from declaration requirements a plant product that is derived from a tree unless the product is solid wood (requires the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to issue regulations that define the term "solid wood" for such purpose); (4) make the prohibition on asserting an ownership interest in property that it is illegal to possess inapplicable to an imported plant or plant product acquired by an innocent owner; and (5) establish civil penalties for specified first violations involving plant importations. Requires the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Commerce, as program responsibilities are vested pursuant to the provisions of Reorganization Plan Numbered 4 of 1970, to review the implementation of plant declarations with 180 days. Requires the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (currently, the Secretary of Commerce) to report on plant declaration requirements, including an evaluation of the feasibility of creating a publicly available database of laws of foreign countries from which plants are exported. Requires the heads of federal agencies responsible for implementing such Act to allocate sufficient amounts to implement provisions concerning plant declarations from amounts otherwise available. Requires the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and the heads of other federal agencies responsible for implementing such Act to issue regulations to establish a standard certification process for plant and plant products legally harvested, imported, or manufactured after May 22, 2008, that considers individual item certification and individual manufacturer, importer, and retailer certification for purposes of sale and resale. Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to review and report on the competitiveness in the domestic market for raw materials for the manufacture of musical instruments and the impact of this Act on such competitiveness.
United States · United States Congress · 14 October 2011
Fuel Loss Abatement and Royalty Enhancement Act or the FLARE Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the the Mineral Leasing Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations to prevent or minimize the venting and flaring of gas in oil and gas production operations in the United States and to promote the capture and beneficial use or reinjection of gas in such operations. Requires such regulations to treat gas that is flared or vented in operations under a lease under such Act as production for which a royalty is required to be paid to the United States. Prohibits such regulations from applying with respect to the production under a lease in effect on this Act's enactment to the extent such application would constitute a breach of the terms of the lease by the United States. Directs the Secretary to assess and report on such venting and flaring, including estimating the volume of gas that is vented or flared in such operations each year. Makes any finding or permit issued by an agency that will authorize such flaring or venting a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).
United States · United States Congress · 14 October 2011
Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to make development phase activities (including planning, feasibility analysis, revenue forecasting, environmental review, permitting, preliminary engineering and design work, and other preconstruction activities) eligible for railroad rehabilitation and improvement direct loans and loan guarantees. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to reduce the interest rates on direct loans, made for the sole purpose of installing positive train control systems, to state and local governments, interstate compacts, government sponsored authorities and corporations, and railroads.
United States · United States Congress · 14 October 2011
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2011 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to extend: (1) the conservation reserve and related programs, (2) the pilot program for enrollment of wetland and buffer acreage in the conservation reserve program, (3) the environmental quality incentives program, (4) activities to address air quality concerns from agricultural operations, and (5) the conservation access program. Permits conservation reserve contract modification to facilitate transfers from retiring owners to limited resource farmers or ranchers. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to: (1) reduce the number of operating years required for a beginning farmer or rancher to qualify for a direct real estate loan, (2) authorize micro loans for beginning farmers or ranchers who are between 19 and 35 years old, (3) extend real estate and operating loan authority at increased levels, (4) revise private source transition provisions, (5) make the direct operating loan set-aside for beginning farmers and ranchers permanent, (6) permit loans and grants for entrepreneurial farm and farm-related enterprises, and (7) extend the beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program. Amends the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 to extend the value-added agricultural product market development grant program. Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend the beginning farmer and rancher development program. Provides assistance for agricultural rehabilitation and vocational training for veterans. Amends the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act to extend the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Provides priority assistance for new farming opportunities, including young, beginning, socially disadvantaged, and immigrant issues, as well as farm entry, transition, and transfer issues. Amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to express the sense of Congress that the Department of Agriculture (USDA) should remove barriers and ensure effective access to crop and revenue insurance by beginning farmers and ranchers. Extends authority for reimbursement of research, development, and maintenance costs. Provides for risk management programs targeted at beginning, socially disadvantaged, transitioning, or legal immigrant farmers and ranchers. Amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to direct the Small Farms and Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Group (within the Office of Advocacy and Outreach) to designate a state small and beginning farmer and rancher coordinator from among the state office employees of the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Risk Management Agency, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and the Rural Utilities Service. Amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish in USDA the position of Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison.
Germany · German Bundestag · 14 October 2011
Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Umfasst die im Plenarprotokoll 17/129, Anlage 2, behandelte digitale Erfassung der Leitungsregistratur des Bundesministeriums für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit auch Protokolle von Besprechungen, an denen die BMU-Hausspitze teilnahm?
Austria · National Council · 13 October 2011
Bericht des Umweltausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1255 d.B.): Bundesgesetz zur Einhaltung von Höchstmengen von Treibhausgasemissionen und zur Erarbeitung von wirksamen Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz (Klimaschutzgesetz – KSG)
Austria · National Council · 13 October 2011
Bericht des Umweltausschusses über den Antrag 296/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Gewerbeordnung, das Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz, das Emissionsschutzgesetz für Kesselanlagen, das Mineralrohstoffgesetz und das Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfungsgesetz geändert werden (Erste Energieeffizienznovelle 2008)
Austria · National Council · 13 October 2011
Bericht des Umweltausschusses über den Antrag 1682/A(E) der Abgeordneten Mag. Rainer Widmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend monetärer Ausgleichsmechanismus im Emissionszertifikategesetz
Austria · National Council · 13 October 2011
Bericht des Umweltausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1393 d.B.): Bundesgesetz über ein System für den Handel mit Treibhausgasemissionszertifikaten (Emissionszertifikategesetz 2011 – EZG 2011)
Austria · National Council · 13 October 2011
Bericht des Umweltausschusses über den Antrag 476/A(E) der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Klimaschutzgesetz
Austria · National Council · 13 October 2011
Bericht des Umweltausschusses über den Antrag 209/A(E) der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Förderung von Photovoltaikanlagen
Austria · National Council · 13 October 2011
Bericht des Umweltausschusses über den Antrag 297/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird
Austria · National Council · 13 October 2011
Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über den Antrag 1183/A(E) der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Schaffung einer Verfallsregel im Tiertransportgesetz 2007
Austria · National Council · 13 October 2011
Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über den Antrag 1274/A(E) der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Verbot der Haltung von Riesen- und Giftschlangen
Austria · National Council · 13 October 2011
Entschließungsantrag des Gesundheitsausschusses betreffend Abänderung des Tierseuchengesetzes in Bezug auf den Verfall von Transportfahrzeugen bei illegalen Tiertransporten
Austria · National Council · 13 October 2011
Entschließungsantrag des Gesundheitsausschusses betreffend Evaluierung der 2. Tierhaltungsverordnung im Bezug auf ein Halteverbot von Riesen- und Giftschlangen außerhalb von Zoos
France · Senate · 13 October 2011
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2011
218 Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the expected processing time for REP scheme 4 and agri-environment options scheme at the Johnstown Castle office, County Wexford and the Portlaoise office, County Laois and if there is a discrepancy in the processing times between both offices. [29311/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2011
139 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if demolition is being considered in the case of some badly planned and unrequired ghost estates in the control of the National Asset Management Agency and unfinished developments that would prove cost prohibitive to complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29316/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2011
138 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to establish a licensing regulatory authority for the establishment and operation of cemeteries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29315/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2011
137 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on amendments to the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1948 in terms of the regulation of crematoriums here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29314/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2011
136 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the EU regulations on emissions and air pollution that apply to the operation of crematoriums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29313/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2011
135 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of all appointments to State boards, including any appointments to the position of chairman (shown separately) that he has made since coming to office; the details of any remuneration or expenses arrangement that applies in respect of each appointment; the vacancies on the boards that had been publicly advertised; and the prospective nominees that went before an Oireachtas committee for questioning. [29266/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2011
134 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a submission (details supplied) by the Irish Farmers’ Association regarding the spreading of slurry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29184/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2011
133 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when legislation will be enacted to regulate the metal recycling industry, in view of the increase in scrap metal theft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29171/11]
United States · United States Congress · 13 October 2011
Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2011 - Amends the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to include the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a member of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia. Requires such Task Force to: (1) establish a national harmful algal bloom and hypoxia program; (2) develop and publish a national harmful algal blooms and hypoxia action strategy; (3) assess interagency work and spending plans for implementing such program's activities; (4) review such program's distribution of federal grants and funding to address research priorities; (5) promote the development of new technologies for predicting, monitoring, and mitigating harmful algal blooms and hypoxia conditions; and (6) report on hypoxia. Gives primary responsibility for administering such program to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to: (1) develop a national strategy to understand, detect, predict, control, mitigate, and respond to marine and freshwater hypoxia events; (2) prepare work and spending plans for implementing such program and develop and implement the regional research and action plans; (3) identify additional research, development, and demonstration needs and priorities relating to monitoring, prevention, control, mitigation, and response to marine and freshwater harmful algal blooms and hypoxia; (4) integrate and augment existing education programs to improve public understanding of the causes, impacts, and mitigation efforts for such blooms and hypoxia; (5) provide resources to train state and local coastal and water resource managers in the methods and technologies for monitoring, controlling, and mitigating such blooms and hypoxia; (6) support regional efforts to control and mitigate outbreaks; (7) maintain and enhance NOAA's competitive programs relating to such blooms and hypoxia; (8) carry out marine and Great Lakes harmful algal bloom and hypoxia events response activities; and (9) increase the availability to entities of analytical facilities and technologies, operational forecasts, and reference and research materials. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Task Force, with respect to such program's freshwater aspects (except for those aspects occurring in the Great Lakes), to: (1) research the ecology of freshwater harmful algal blooms; (2) monitor and respond to such blooms events in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs; and (3) mitigate and control such blooms. Sets forth reporting requirements for the Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Watershed Nutrient Task Force. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 for developing such regional research and action plans and related reports.
United States · United States Congress · 13 October 2011
Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2011 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to direct the President to establish an interagency working group to coordinate the Quadrennial Energy Review to provide an integrated view of national energy objectives and federal energy policy, including alignment of research programs, incentives, regulations, and partnerships. Requires the Secretary of Energy, in cooperation with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, to report to Congress on the Quadrennial Energy Review, including an integrated view of short-, intermediate-, and long-term objectives for federal energy policy in the context of economic, environmental, and security priorities. Requires the Secretary to provide the Executive Secretariat with the necessary analytical, financial, and administrative support for the conduct of each Quadrennial Energy Review.
United States · United States Congress · 13 October 2011
Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship Act or the FUELS Act - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in implementing the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule, with respect to any farm, to require certification of compliance with such rule by: (1) a professional engineer for a farm with an individual tank with a storage capacity greater than 10,000 gallons, an aggregate storage capacity of at least 42,000 gallons, or a history that includes a spill; or (2) the owner or operator of the farm (via self-certification) for a farm with an aggregate storage capacity greater than 10,000 gallons but less than 42,000 gallons and no history of spills. Exempts from all requirements of such rule any farm with an aggregate storage capacity of at least 10,000 gallons and no history of spills. Excludes all containers on separate parcels that have a capacity that is less than 1,320 gallons from the aggregate storage capacity of a farm.
United States · United States Congress · 13 October 2011
Requires the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Research and Development at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), prior to the implementation of any waiver, partial waiver, or decision pursuant to current law and no later than 45 days after this Act's enactment, to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to provide a comprehensive assessment of research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (defined as an ethanol-gasoline blend containing 15% or 20% ethanol by volume that is intended to be used in any conventional gasoline-powered motor vehicle or nonroad vehicle or engine). Recommends that the assessment compare mid-level ethanol blends to gasoline blends containing 10% and 0% ethanol. Requires such assessment to: (1) evaluate the environmental, safety, durability, and performance effects of the introduction of mid-level blends on onroad, nonroad, and marine engines, onroad and nonroad vehicles, and related equipment; and (2) identify research and development necessary to permit existing motor fuels infrastructure to handle mid-level ethanol blends while preventing or mitigating against adverse impacts such as corrosion of materials used in pipes or storage tanks, ensuring fuel fungiblity, and protecting against misfueling by users at various points in the distribution and supply chain.
United States · United States Congress · 13 October 2011
Job Creation and Regulatory Freeze Act of 2011 - Prohibits a federal agency from issuing a covered regulation for the period beginning 30 days after the enactment of this Act and ending January 20, 2013. Defines a "covered regulation" as a final regulation that did not take effect before September 1, 2011, that directly or indirectly increases costs on businesses in a manner that will have an adverse effect on job creation, job retention, productivity, competitiveness, or the efficient functioning of the economy, and that is likely to: (1) have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) adversely affect in a material way the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or state, local, or tribal governments or communities; (3) create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action by another agency; (4) materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients; or (5) raise novel legal or policy issues. Allows agency heads to exempt covered regulations that: (1) are necessary due to an imminent threat to human health or safety or any other emergency; (2) are necessary to enforce criminal laws, (3) foster private sector job creation; (4) encourage economic growth; (5) reduce regulatory burdens; (6) pertain to a military or foreign affairs function; or (7) are limited to interpreting, implementing, or administering the Internal Revenue Code.
United States · United States Congress · 13 October 2011
Provides that: (1) the final rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 3, 2010, entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines" and any subsequent regulation that is substantially the same shall have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated for generating electricity or operating a water pump by a state or local government, a public or cooperative utility, or persons or entities engaged in the production of agricultural commodities, including livestock; and (2) the final rule of the same title published by EPA on August 20, 2010, the direct final action published by the EPA on March 9, 2011, entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines," and any subsequent regulation that is substantially the same shall have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated for such purposes by such entities.
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 October 2011
Nader gew. motie Wiegman-van Meppelen Scheppink c.s. over een ruimere energiebalans (t.v.v. 29383-184)
Austria · National Council · 12 October 2011
Sammelbericht des Ausschusses für Petitionen und Bürgerinitiativen über die Petitionen Nr. 46, 75, 77 bis 97, 99 bis 103, 105 bis 111, 114 bis 116, 118 bis 120, 122 und 123 sowie über die Bürgerinitiativen Nr. 26, 27, 30 und 31
Austria · National Council · 12 October 2011
Antrag der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend europaweit einheitliche Haftungsregeln für Atomkraftwerke
Austria · National Council · 12 October 2011
Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend "Wir wollen keinen grauen Strom" - Atomstromimporte verbieten
European Union · European Parliament · 12 October 2011
European Union · European Parliament · 12 October 2011
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2011
159 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when agri-environment option scheme will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the financial hardship that is caused by delays in such payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29060/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2011
154 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the remaining 25% of 2010 agri-environment options scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28970/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2011
152 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the digitisation process will be completed on an agri-environment options scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that great financial hardship is being caused by this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28902/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2011
139 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application for a foreshore licence (details supplied) in County Mayo. [29109/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2011
138 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the sheltered housing provisions for recovering drug addicts in Dublin; if any of these services cater to families with children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29038/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2011
137 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the remuneration package the members of a group (details supplied) established to implement his decision for a unified county council in Tipperary, will receive for their services to this group; his views that the formation of this group is biased towards north Tipperary based on its formation; his further views that an independent chairman would be more appropriate; the reason it was necessary to employ two retired civil servants for this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29021/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2011
136 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the role of the relevant local authorities, through whom funding is provided from his Department for voluntary housing co-operatives; if the local authority has any responsibility in relation to the standard of works or are they merely a conduit for funding with no responsibility in relation to these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29010/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2011
134 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to allow Irish residents living abroad vote in presidential elections and referenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28967/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2011
133 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the appointments made to State agencies and boards under his remit for the years 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28963/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2011
132 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the responsibility for providing funding for street lighting outside of schools lies with the Department of Education and Skills or with the local authority. [28938/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2011
131 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will sanction the purchase of land by Mayo County Council for the building of a home in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [28924/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2011
130 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the recent weather conditions if he intends to extend the date for the spread of slurry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29093/11]