Environment

proposition de loi relative au renforcement des pouvoirs des maires en matière d'élagage des plantations privées qui empiètent sur l'emprise des voies publiques communales

France · Senate · 29 September 2009

Transportation Low Emissions Energy Plan 2020 Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2009

Transportation Low Emissions Energy Plan 2020 Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT), in coordination with the Secretary of Energy (DOE) and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to establish a stakeholder-driven process to develop a national transportation low emissions energy plan. Requires such plan to: (1) project the near- and long-term need for and location of electric drive vehicle refueling infrastructure at strategic locations across all major national highways, roads, and corridors; (2) identify infrastructure and standardization needs for electricity providers, infrastructure providers, vehicle manufacturers, and electricity purchasers; (3) establish a goal of achieving strategic deployment of electric vehicle infrastructure by 2020; (4) prioritize the development of standardized public charge access ports with wireless or smart card billing capability and level I and level II charge port systems (that charge an electric vehicle over a period of 8 to 14 hours and 4 to 8 hours, respectively) that will meet the energy requirements of the majority of plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles; (5) examine the feasibility of level III charge port systems that can charge over a period of 10 to 20 minutes; and (6) focus on infrastructure that provides consumers with the lowest cost while providing convenient charge system access. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) designate within DOT a LEEP coordinator to oversee Plan development and the implementation of regional pilot projects; and (2) establish four pilot projects to demonstrate electric drive vehicles and infrastructure in rural locations and in commercial use.

Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2009

Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2009 - Amends the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to direct the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, through the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia (Task Force) established by such Act, to: (1) establish and maintain a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program to develop a national strategy to address marine and freshwater harmful algal bloom and hypoxia events; (2) promote activities and an action strategy to implement such Program; (3) oversee the development and implementation of regional research and action plans for addressing marine and freshwater harmful algal bloom and hypoxia events; and (4) identify the appropriate regions and subregions to be addressed by such plans. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Watershed Nutrient Task Force, to report on progress toward the attainment of the coastal goal of the 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan released by the EPA on June 16, 2008. Directs the Task Force to complete and submit to Congress and the President an integrated assessment of hypoxia in the coastal and estuarine waters of the Pacific Northwest.

Stand van zaken kabinetsstandpunt Mans met eindbeeld regionale uitvoeringsdiensten

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 25 September 2009

Stand van zaken kabinetsstandpunt Mans met eindbeeld regionale uitvoeringsdiensten

112 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a derogation will be given to a local authority (details supplied) regarding the position of an arts officer which is on a contract basis and is subject for renewal at the end of 2009; if he will sanction such renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32920/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

112 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a derogation will be given to a local authority (details supplied) regarding the position of an arts officer which is on a contract basis and is subject for renewal at the end of 2009; if he will sanction such renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32920/09]

111 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the commencement order will be signed in respect of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 passed by the House of the Oireachtas during 2009 in relation to local authorities having approval for a tenant purchase scheme for flats and duplex units and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32915/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

111 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the commencement order will be signed in respect of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 passed by the House of the Oireachtas during 2009 in relation to local authorities having approval for a tenant purchase scheme for flats and duplex units and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32915/09]

110 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval was last given to a company (details supplied) to accept a tender and commence construction; the approval given in 2009; the number of projects from the company or Dublin City Council relating to Ballymun currently awaiting approval from his Department; if same will be summarised and listed; and the tenders which will be approved before the end of 2009 for financing from the 2010 allocation. [32914/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

110 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval was last given to a company (details supplied) to accept a tender and commence construction; the approval given in 2009; the number of projects from the company or Dublin City Council relating to Ballymun currently awaiting approval from his Department; if same will be summarised and listed; and the tenders which will be approved before the end of 2009 for financing from the 2010 allocation. [32914/09]

109 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation in relation to the recently introduced €200 second home tax; if it applies to a house owned by parents, who already have a main residence, but occupied by an adult son or daughter; if a house which is 50% owned by parents and adult son but occupied by son, if full or half home tax is due; if it applies when a property is jointly owned by parents and adult son or daughter as demanded by financial institutions as parents guaranteed mortgage. [32913/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

109 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation in relation to the recently introduced €200 second home tax; if it applies to a house owned by parents, who already have a main residence, but occupied by an adult son or daughter; if a house which is 50% owned by parents and adult son but occupied by son, if full or half home tax is due; if it applies when a property is jointly owned by parents and adult son or daughter as demanded by financial institutions as parents guaranteed mortgage. [32913/09]

108 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation in relation to the €200 second home tax; if it applies when a couple have two homes and they are used by family with no rent paid such as the second home used by children attending college and an informal separation of parents, one living in each, both houses jointly owned, separation not legally processed. [32912/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

108 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation in relation to the €200 second home tax; if it applies when a couple have two homes and they are used by family with no rent paid such as the second home used by children attending college and an informal separation of parents, one living in each, both houses jointly owned, separation not legally processed. [32912/09]

107 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the timeframe for completion of phase two of a project (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the contractor has been selected; the cost of the works; the number and type of housing units involved; when work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32911/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

107 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the timeframe for completion of phase two of a project (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the contractor has been selected; the cost of the works; the number and type of housing units involved; when work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32911/09]

106 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if hunt clubs affiliated to an association (details supplied) will be exempt from legislation on puppy farming; if he gave the association such an exemption; if such an exemption was given in writing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32908/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

106 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if hunt clubs affiliated to an association (details supplied) will be exempt from legislation on puppy farming; if he gave the association such an exemption; if such an exemption was given in writing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32908/09]

105 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way hunt clubs affiliated to an association (details supplied) will be affected by new legislation on puppy farming; the impact such legislation will have on such clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32907/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

105 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way hunt clubs affiliated to an association (details supplied) will be affected by new legislation on puppy farming; the impact such legislation will have on such clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32907/09]

104 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities that have participated in the leasing initiative to date in 2009; the amount of the €20 million provision which has been allocated to each of the participating local authorities; the number of properties acquired by each local authority under the scheme to date in 2009; the average cost and duration of the lease; the way market value was established; if leasing costs of at least 20% below market value were secured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32847/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

104 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities that have participated in the leasing initiative to date in 2009; the amount of the €20 million provision which has been allocated to each of the participating local authorities; the number of properties acquired by each local authority under the scheme to date in 2009; the average cost and duration of the lease; the way market value was established; if leasing costs of at least 20% below market value were secured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32847/09]

103 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total paid to date on the non-principal private residence charge on a county basis to date in 2009. [32836/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

103 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total paid to date on the non-principal private residence charge on a county basis to date in 2009. [32836/09]

102 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007 will be implemented; the provision which is being made to take account of the concerns raised by practising architects who are not members of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland in regard to the registration process; if consideration has been given to the grandfather rule, as implemented in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32833/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

102 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007 will be implemented; the provision which is being made to take account of the concerns raised by practising architects who are not members of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland in regard to the registration process; if consideration has been given to the grandfather rule, as implemented in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32833/09]

101 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the new property tax applies to someone whose first home is in England and who owns a derelict uninhabitable house here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32822/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

101 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the new property tax applies to someone whose first home is in England and who owns a derelict uninhabitable house here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32822/09]

100 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will deal with a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32804/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

100 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will deal with a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32804/09]

6 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the policies he has initiated to protect the hotel industry here which is under economic strain; if he has had negotiations with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government towards providing rate subsides to allow local councils to reduce their rates particularly in areas such as the hotel industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32323/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

6 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the policies he has initiated to protect the hotel industry here which is under economic strain; if he has had negotiations with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government towards providing rate subsides to allow local councils to reduce their rates particularly in areas such as the hotel industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32323/09]

Water Efficiency via Carbon Harvesting and Restoration (WECHAR) Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2009

Water Efficiency via Carbon Harvesting and Restoration (WECHAR) Act of 2009 - Requires the Director of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct resources assessments that collect and synthesize interagency and state data to quantify: (1) invasive plant species and excess biomass (plant matter targeted for removal from public land to promote ecosystem health) in the form of dangerous fuel loads on public land that can be used for feedstock (plant matter or materials that serve as the raw material for the production of biochar and bioenergy); (2) estimated carbon content in that feedstock; (3) estimated potential biochar (charcoal or black carbon derived from organic matter through pyrolysis) and bioenergy (hydrocarbons derived from organic matter through pyrolysis) producible from that feedstock; and (4) potential water savings resulting from removal of invasive plant species and excess biomass on public land, by watershed. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to each: (1) establish a program to provide guarantees of loans by private institutions to develop and optimize commercially and technologically viable biochar production units, to produce, respectively, four and two units for deployment to remote landscapes, and for the construction or acquisition of biochar production facilities, provided the loan applicants will be dedicated primarily to contract restoration work with the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, or Forest Service using pinyon pine and juniper feedstock in the Great Basin, tamarisk feedstock in the Mojave Desert, or excess biomass feedstock, such as trees killed by bark beetle infestations in the Intermountain West; and (2) initiate three-year programs to employ such biochar production units in pilot applications in various U.S. climates and ecosystems. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide competitive grants to conduct research and analysis: (1) to identify attributes and composition profiles of biochar and bioenergy for various uses; (2) to identify potential uses and markets for biochar and bioenergy; (3) relating to environmental benefits and impacts of biochar and bioenergy use; and (4) regarding potential uses of biochar in landscape restoration.

Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Adaptation Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2009

Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Adaptation Act of 2009 - Establishes within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a WaterSense program to identify and promote water efficient products, buildings, landscapes, facilities, processes, and services (products, facilities, and services) so as to: (1) reduce water use and the strain on water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure; (2) conserve energy used to pump, heat, transport, and treat water; and (3) preserve water resources through voluntary labeling of, or other forms of communications about, products, facilities, and services that meet the highest water efficiency and performance criteria. Sets forth the duties of Administrator of the EPA under the program, including to: (1) establish a WaterSense label and certification procedures and to promote labeled products, facilities, and services for reducing water use and ensuring performance; (2) review and update WaterSense criteria for categories of products, facilities, and services; (3) estimate and make available the production and relative market shares of, and the savings of water, energy, and capital costs of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure attributable to, labeled products, facilities, and services; (4) notify the public of any changes on the adoption of a new or revised WaterSense category, specification, installation criterion, or other criterion and explain such changes; (5) implement other voluntary approaches in commercial, institutional, residential, industrial, and municipal sectors to encourage recycling and reuse technologies to improve water efficiency or lower water use; and (6) apply the WaterSense label as appropriate to water-using products that are labeled by the Energy Star program. Requires the Administrator to: (1) allocate funds to establish and implement a program of financial incentives for consumer purchase and installation of water-efficient products, facilities, and services; and (2) make grants to owners or operators of specified water systems to address any ongoing or forecasted climate-related impact on the water quality or quantity of a region of the United States for the purposes of mitigating or adapting to the impacts of climate change.

Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2009

Bay-Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Regional Program and National Environmental Literacy Grant Program Act - Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a national competitive grant program under which the Administrator shall provide financial assistance to: (1) expand the adoption of coastal, ocean, and watershed environmental education within mainstream educational systems and other appropriate media; (2) build administrative and technical capacity with coastal, ocean, and watershed communities and stakeholder groups to enhance their effectiveness; (3) encourage water-dependent and outdoor recreation, experiential learning, and hands-on involvement with coastal and watershed resources as a method of promoting stewardship of those resources; and (4) develop and implement new approaches to advance coastal, ocean, and watershed education and environmental literacy at national, regional, and local levels. Requires the Administrator to: (1) give priority, in awarding grants, to innovative, strategic, high-leverage projects that demonstrate strong potential for being sustained; and (2) publish guidelines regarding implementation of the grant program. Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish the Bay-Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Regional Program, which shall be carried out through specified regional program offices; and (2) appoint a Regional Program Manager for each office. Authorizes the Administrator, in awarding grants under such Program, to give priority to projects that will: (1) promote bay-watershed education throughout the region; (2) advance strategic initiatives to incorporate bay-watershed education into education systems; (3) build capacity within bay-watershed education communities and stakeholder groups for expanding and strengthening their work; (4) build bay-watershed education into professional development or training activities for educators; and (5) broadly replicate existing, proven bay-watershed education programs. Requires NOAA's Office of Education to work with Regional Program Managers. .

Congratulating the Dartmouth Outing Club of Hanover, New Hampshire, for 100 years of service to the United States and its wilderness.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2009

Congratulates the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, for 100 years of service to the United States and its wilderness and commends the Club's ongoing commitment to further environmental stewardship and student leadership.

Förderung der thermischen Sanierung und deren Fortführung

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef Muchitsch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend die Förderung der thermischen Sanierung und deren Fortführung

Schaffung von Arbeitsplätzen durch Investitionsförderungen im Bereich Ökostrom

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend <br><br>Schaffung von Arbeitsplätzen durch Investitionsförderungen im Bereich Ökostrom

Förderung der thermischen Sanierung und deren Fortführung

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef Muchitsch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend die Förderung der thermischen Sanierung und deren Fortführung

Beschwerden über die Wildtier- und Winterfütterung in Revieren der Österreichischen Bundesforste

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gerhard Huber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Beschwerden über die Wildtier- und Winterfütterung in Revieren der Österreichischen Bundesforste

Ökostromgesetz

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

gezielten Humusaufbau in österreichischen Böden

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend gezielten Humusaufbau in österreichischen Böden

gezielten Humusaufbau in österreichischen Böden

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend gezielten Humusaufbau in österreichischen Böden

Novellierung des Ökostromgesetzes bis September 2010

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Martin Bartenstein, Wolfgang Katzian, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einbringung einer Regierungsvorlage zur Novellierung des Ökostromgesetzes bis September 2010

Fortsetzung von Förderungen thermischer Sanierung privater Haushalte

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend <br><br>Fortsetzung von Förderungen thermischer Sanierung privater Haushalte

Praxis der Ausweisung von Ökostromaufschlägen durch Energieversorgungsunternehmen

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Martin Bartenstein, Wolfgang Katzian, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Vorlage eines Berichtes der Bundeswettbewerbsbehörde über die Praxis der Ausweisung von Ökostromaufschlägen durch Energieversorgungsunternehmen

Förderung von Strom aus Photovoltaik sowie Berücksichtigung deren in einer neuerlichen Novellierung des Ökostromgesetzes

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Dr. Martin Bartenstein, Wolfgang Katzian, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Förderung von Strom aus Photovoltaik sowie Berücksichtigung deren in einer neuerlichen Novellierung des Ökostromgesetzes

Einführung eines Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetzes (EEG)

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einbringung einer Regierungsvorlage zur Einführung eines Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetzes (EEG)

Senkung der Stromtarife und Beschleunigung des Stromanbieterwechsels sowie Förderung von Umwelttechnologien und erneuerbarer Energie

Austria · National Council · 23 September 2009

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Rainer Widmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einbringung von Regierungsvorlagen zur Senkung der Stromtarife und Beschleunigung des Stromanbieterwechsels sowie Förderung von Umwelttechnologien und erneuerbarer Energie

164 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in regard to the provision of a new sewerage scheme in respect of a town (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the recent court decision and the concerns expressed to him by a local angling club; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32738/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

164 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in regard to the provision of a new sewerage scheme in respect of a town (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the recent court decision and the concerns expressed to him by a local angling club; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32738/09]

163 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has determined if statutory regulations in respect of the drilling of groundwater boreholes are necessary and a firm basis is required for the acquisition of borehole and other records from third parties, in view of the fact that a large number of boreholes are drilled every year here to provide water supplied for private and public water schemes with many of these becoming contaminated during the recent wet summers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32729/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

163 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has determined if statutory regulations in respect of the drilling of groundwater boreholes are necessary and a firm basis is required for the acquisition of borehole and other records from third parties, in view of the fact that a large number of boreholes are drilled every year here to provide water supplied for private and public water schemes with many of these becoming contaminated during the recent wet summers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32729/09]

162 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve a loan application made by Clare County Council for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32728/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

162 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve a loan application made by Clare County Council for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32728/09]

161 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will close the loophole which permits a local authority to screen projects for Environmental Impact Assessment post-ante construction when screenings for Environmental Impact Assessments must always be ex-ante construction. [32689/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

161 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will close the loophole which permits a local authority to screen projects for Environmental Impact Assessment post-ante construction when screenings for Environmental Impact Assessments must always be ex-ante construction. [32689/09]

160 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 194 of 4 July 2007, the position regarding the ratification of the 1998 Aarhus Convention in view of the fact that Ireland remains the only member of the European Union not to have ratified this treaty ensuring citizens of their fundamental rights of participation and access to justice. [32688/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

160 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 194 of 4 July 2007, the position regarding the ratification of the 1998 Aarhus Convention in view of the fact that Ireland remains the only member of the European Union not to have ratified this treaty ensuring citizens of their fundamental rights of participation and access to justice. [32688/09]

159 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimates of the funds required to ensure the favourable conservation status of the protected species and habitats as a result of the placing of the Kildare bypass in a cutting. [32687/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

159 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimates of the funds required to ensure the favourable conservation status of the protected species and habitats as a result of the placing of the Kildare bypass in a cutting. [32687/09]

158 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the protected habitats cladium fen, alkaline fen, tufa springs and the protected species Vertigo geyeri, V moulinsiana, and V angustior at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare. [32686/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

158 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the protected habitats cladium fen, alkaline fen, tufa springs and the protected species Vertigo geyeri, V moulinsiana, and V angustior at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare. [32686/09]

157 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a copy of the programme of measures agreed with the European Commission to allow the withdrawal of the case against Ireland for failing to meet a 1999 European country judgment (details supplied), which determined that Ireland was allowing the destruction of bog ecosystems and the irreversible loss of biotopes that are original, rare and of great scientific interest; and the progress to date in implementing these measures. [32685/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

157 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a copy of the programme of measures agreed with the European Commission to allow the withdrawal of the case against Ireland for failing to meet a 1999 European country judgment (details supplied), which determined that Ireland was allowing the destruction of bog ecosystems and the irreversible loss of biotopes that are original, rare and of great scientific interest; and the progress to date in implementing these measures. [32685/09]

156 Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals for minimum distances in planning applications for telecommunications antennae and support structures located away from existing residences and schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32658/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

156 Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals for minimum distances in planning applications for telecommunications antennae and support structures located away from existing residences and schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32658/09]

154 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding the new property tax in respect of a person who owns one house here, which is their principal residence while in the country, but who also owns another home in another country as they work between both countries; whether they would be obliged to pay the new tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32669/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

154 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding the new property tax in respect of a person who owns one house here, which is their principal residence while in the country, but who also owns another home in another country as they work between both countries; whether they would be obliged to pay the new tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32669/09]

153 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is residing full-time with a relative is liable to pay the €200 property tax on their own property. [32650/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2009

153 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is residing full-time with a relative is liable to pay the €200 property tax on their own property. [32650/09]

Expressing support for designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness, educate humans in the importance of adoption, and create a humane environment for any pet, including the importance of spaying and neutering of animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 2009

Expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs, address overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering of adopted pets, and bring Americans together to support this common goal.

Judgment of the Court of First Instance (Second Chamber) of 23 September 2009.#Republic of Poland v Commission of the European Communities.#Environment - Directive 2003/87/EC - Emissions trading system for greenhouse gas allowances - National allocation plan for emission allowances for Poland for the period from 2008 to 2012 - Three month time-limit - Respective powers of the Member States and the Commission - Equal treatment - Duty to state reasons - Article 9(1) and (3) and Article 11(2) of Directive 2003/87.#Case T-183/07.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 23 September 2009

Judgment of the Court of First Instance (Seventh Chamber) of 23 September 2009.#Republic of Estonia v Commission of the European Communities.#Environment - Directive 2003/87/EC - Emissions trading system for greenhouse gases - National plan allocating emissions allowances for Estonia for the period from 2008 to 2012 - Respective powers of the Member States and the Commission - Equal treatment - Article 9(1) and (3) and Article 11(2) of Directive 2003/87.#Case T-263/07.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 23 September 2009

Auswirkungen von Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkungen gemäß IG-L auf die Luftgüte

Austria · National Council · 22 September 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Harald Vilimsky, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Auswirkungen von Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkungen gemäß IG-L <i>(Immissionsschutzgesetz - Luft)</i> auf die Luftgüte