Environment

Uitstel inwerkingtreding betaalsysteem afvalheffing Rijn- en binnenvaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 July 2010

Uitstel inwerkingtreding betaalsysteem afvalheffing Rijn- en binnenvaart

ein Klimaschutzgesetz

Austria · Federal Council · 12 July 2010

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend ein Klimaschutzgesetz

die Förderung der thermischen Sanierung

Austria · National Council · 12 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Carmen Gartelgruber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend die Förderung der thermischen Sanierung

Errichtung von 110 kV-Freilandleitungen und relevanten Alternativen

Austria · National Council · 12 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend Errichtung von 110 kV-Freilandleitungen und relevanten Alternativen

Müllaufkommen und Müllverbrennungsanlagen in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 12 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Müllaufkommen und Müllverbrennungsanlagen in Österreich

Wahrung der Immissionsgrenzwerte zum Schutz der Gesundheit

Austria · National Council · 12 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Wahrung der Immissionsgrenzwerte zum Schutz der Gesundheit

die österreichische Ratifizierung des UN-Übereinkommens über das Recht der nichtschifffahrtlichen Nutzung internationaler Wasserläufe (New York, 21. Mai 1997)

Austria · National Council · 12 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend die österreichische Ratifizierung des UN-Übereinkommens über das Recht der nichtschifffahrtlichen Nutzung internationaler Wasserläufe (New York, 21. Mai 1997)

tierische Lebensmittel und lebende Tiere - Arzneimittelrückstände in Österreich 2009

Austria · National Council · 12 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend tierische Lebensmittel und lebende Tiere - Arzneimittelrückstände in Österreich 2009

Subsea Hydrocarbon Imagery and Planning Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 2010

Subsea Hydrocarbon Imagery and Planning Act of 2010 - Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct a comprehensive review of the current state of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its capacity to monitor, map, and track subsea hydrocarbons. Sets forth required elements of the review, including reviews of technological capabilities relevant to identifying releases of oil or natural gas after a spill and recommendations for long-term monitoring and assessment. Requires the Under Secretary, not later than one year after enactment of this Act, to establish a hydrocarbon monitoring and assessment program based on the recommendations developed under the comprehensive review. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to the Secretary of Commerce, out of any funds in the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund not otherwise appropriated, $15 million to carry out this Act.

Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 2010

Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for FY2011 for the Maritime Administration for: (1) operations and training activities, including earmarks for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy capital improvements and maintenance and repair for State Maritime Schools training ships; (2) administrative expenses related to maritime guaranteed loan commitments; (3) the disposal of non-retention vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet; and (4) maintenance of a U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Revises the purposes of the United States Merchant Marine Academy to emphasize: (1) its status as an institution of higher education; and (2) maritime-related research and provision of other appropriate academic support, assistance, training, and activities to prepare individuals for service in the U.S. merchant marine. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the status of the nation's coastal and inland waterways infrastructure. Requires the Maritime Administration to assess, and report to Congress on, the potential for using container-on-barge transportation on the inland waterways system. Eliminates separate landside congestion mitigation projects from the short sea transportation program. Declares that certain maritime law limitations shall not affect the Maritime Administration's authority to dispose of National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels or shipyards for recycling. Authorizes the Maritime Administrator to establish a green ships program to identify, evaluate, demonstrate, or improve technologies likely to achieve environmental improvements through reduction of air or water emissions, improvement of fuel economy, or control of aquatic invasive species.

Advies van de Gezondheidsraad Asbest. Risico’s van milieu- en beroepsmatige blootstelling

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 12 July 2010

Advies van de Gezondheidsraad Asbest. Risico’s van milieu- en beroepsmatige blootstelling

Kosten des verzögerten Baustopps bei der Verlegung der 110 kV-Leitung zwischen Graz und Werndorf

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mario Kunasek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Kosten des verzögerten Baustopps bei der Verlegung der 110 kV-Leitung zwischen Graz und Werndorf

Klimaerwärmungsanpassung in den ärmsten Ländern der Welt

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Franz Glaser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung und Sport betreffend Klimaerwärmungsanpassung in den ärmsten Ländern der Welt <i>(Beitragsleistungen durch das Ressort)</i>

Klimaerwärmungsanpassung in den ärmsten Ländern der Welt

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Franz Glaser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur betreffend Klimaerwärmungsanpassung in den ärmsten Ländern der Welt <i>(Beitragsleistungen durch das Ressort)</i>

Klimaerwärmungsanpassung in den ärmsten Ländern der Welt

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Franz Glaser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend Klimaerwärmungsanpassung in den ärmsten Ländern der Welt <i>(Beitragsleistungen durch das Ressort)</i>

die Förderung der thermischen Sanierung

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Carmen Gartelgruber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend die Förderung der thermischen Sanierung

Klimaerwärmungsanpassung in den ärmsten Ländern der Welt

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Franz Glaser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Arbeit, Soziales und Konsumentenschutz betreffend Klimaerwärmungsanpassung in den ärmsten Ländern der Welt <i>(Beitragsleistungen durch das Ressort)</i>

Tiefseebohrungen der OMV

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Tiefseebohrungen der OMV

EU-Kommissionsurteil zu Temelin

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend EU-Kommissionsurteil zum <i>(Atomkraftwerk)</i> Temelin

EU-Kommissionsurteil zu Temelin

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten betreffend EU-Kommissionsurteil zum <i>(Atomkraftwerk)</i> Temelin

Klimaerwärmungsanpassung in den ärmsten Ländern der Welt

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Franz Glaser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Frauen und öffentlichen Dienst betreffend Klimaerwärmungsanpassung in den ärmsten Ländern der Welt <i>(Beitragsleistungen durch das Ressort)</i>

Immissionsschutzgesetz-Luft, Bundesluftreinhaltegesetz, Bundesgesetz über ein Verbot des Verbrennens biogener Materialien außerhalb von Anlagen

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Maßnahmen zur Förderung der Energieeffizienz

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Hermann Schultes, Petra Bayr, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Maßnahmen zur Förderung der Energieeffizienz und erneuerbarer Energieträger

Ausstieg der OMV aus Tiefseebohrungsprojekten

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2010

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend den Ausstieg der OMV aus Tiefseebohrungsprojekten und die Unterstützung eines Moratoriums von Tiefseebohrungen auf EU-Ebene

Entwicklung und Änderungen der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit auf dem Gebiet Klima-Umwelt und Ressourcenschutz im Vergleich zu den Vorjahren sowie derzeitige Partnerländer des BMZ zu dieser Thematik

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 July 2010

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welche zusätzlichen Anstrengungen beziehungsweise inhaltlichen Änderungen hat das BMZ im Vergleich zu den Vorjahren im Themenschwerpunkt &bdquo;Klima-, Umwelt- und Ressourcenschutz&ldquo; unternommen, und mit welchen Partnerländern der deutschen Entwicklungszusammenarbeit kooperiert es derzeit in diesem Themenschwerpunkt?

die österreichische Verhandlungsposition betreffend Walfang

Austria · National Council · 8 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend die österreichische Verhandlungsposition betreffend Walfang

Ölförderung in der Tiefsee duch die OMV

Austria · National Council · 8 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Ölförderung in der Tiefsee duch die OMV

"klima:aktiv mobil Tour"

Austria · National Council · 8 July 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Erich Tadler, Dr. Martin Strutz, Josef Jury, Maximilian Linder, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend "klima:aktiv mobil Tour" <i>(Kampagne zum Klimaschutz)</i>

726 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the type of works that can be applied for under the summer works programme under external environment. [31575/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

726 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the type of works that can be applied for under the summer works programme under external environment. [31575/10]

627 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the way in which she coordinates with the Department of Health and Children to ensure the smooth transition of children with autism form the pre-school environment, including essential therapies and early education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30837/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

627 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the way in which she coordinates with the Department of Health and Children to ensure the smooth transition of children with autism form the pre-school environment, including essential therapies and early education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30837/10]

607 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers that are still participating in REP schemes; the number of contracts that will expire in 2010 and each year beyond; the financial cost of fulfilling those contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31354/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

607 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers that are still participating in REP schemes; the number of contracts that will expire in 2010 and each year beyond; the financial cost of fulfilling those contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31354/10]

606 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the cost of delivering the agricultural environment options scheme in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31353/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

606 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the cost of delivering the agricultural environment options scheme in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31353/10]

605 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applications that have been approved under the agricultural environment options scheme for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31352/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

605 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applications that have been approved under the agricultural environment options scheme for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31352/10]

590 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the agriculture environment options scheme in 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30823/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

590 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the agriculture environment options scheme in 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30823/10]

551 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31747/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

551 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31747/10]

550 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to publish legislation for a directly elected mayor of Dublin; when he intends the first election for a directly elected mayor to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31644/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

550 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to publish legislation for a directly elected mayor of Dublin; when he intends the first election for a directly elected mayor to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31644/10]

549 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will undertake an independent investigation and analysis of the designated bogs in view of the conclusions being made about the effect of turf cutting for merely domestic use and the claims of its effect on these bogs. [31623/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

549 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will undertake an independent investigation and analysis of the designated bogs in view of the conclusions being made about the effect of turf cutting for merely domestic use and the claims of its effect on these bogs. [31623/10]

548 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the failure to complete promised purchased agreements by his Department with individuals who have decided to sell their bogs who have to date not yet received the compensations due and promised; his further views on whether this part of the project should be reviewed or abandoned as a solution to the ongoing bogs issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31621/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

548 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the failure to complete promised purchased agreements by his Department with individuals who have decided to sell their bogs who have to date not yet received the compensations due and promised; his further views on whether this part of the project should be reviewed or abandoned as a solution to the ongoing bogs issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31621/10]

547 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the investigations under way in relation to the planning functions of Cork City Council and Cork County Council; if he has made the allegations known to the authorities, when he expects the investigations to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31617/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

547 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the investigations under way in relation to the planning functions of Cork City Council and Cork County Council; if he has made the allegations known to the authorities, when he expects the investigations to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31617/10]

546 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenues received from the tax on non-principal private residences; his plans for the moneys received to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31569/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

546 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenues received from the tax on non-principal private residences; his plans for the moneys received to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31569/10]

545 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to section 47 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, his views on conditions imposed by planning authorities requiring applicants who receive planning permission to use the dwelling for a minimum period of a number of years from the date of its application solely as the place of permanent residence of the applicant and or members of their immediate family; his views on the relaxing of such conditions in circumstances where such applicants have decided to emigrate for economic reasons in order to gain employment; if he is aware of any such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31567/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

545 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to section 47 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, his views on conditions imposed by planning authorities requiring applicants who receive planning permission to use the dwelling for a minimum period of a number of years from the date of its application solely as the place of permanent residence of the applicant and or members of their immediate family; his views on the relaxing of such conditions in circumstances where such applicants have decided to emigrate for economic reasons in order to gain employment; if he is aware of any such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31567/10]

544 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to allocate any further funding to a local authority (details supplied) for grant schemes operated by the housing section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31529/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

544 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to allocate any further funding to a local authority (details supplied) for grant schemes operated by the housing section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31529/10]

543 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of jobs that have been created in the heritage sector since 2005 to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31524/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

543 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of jobs that have been created in the heritage sector since 2005 to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31524/10]

542 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an application for funding for a new fire station facility (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be approved; the timeframe for the provision of the funding; the reason for the delay in providing funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31504/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

542 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an application for funding for a new fire station facility (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be approved; the timeframe for the provision of the funding; the reason for the delay in providing funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31504/10]

541 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of tenants housed under the rental assessment scheme for 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 by each local authority in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31501/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

541 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of tenants housed under the rental assessment scheme for 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 by each local authority in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31501/10]

540 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the necessary environmental clean-up at the former steel plant site on Haulbowline Island, County Cork. [31491/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

540 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the necessary environmental clean-up at the former steel plant site on Haulbowline Island, County Cork. [31491/10]

539 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures his Department is taking to tackle increased illegal dumping; the additional funding that has been allocated to South Tipperary County Council to clean up illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31488/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

539 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures his Department is taking to tackle increased illegal dumping; the additional funding that has been allocated to South Tipperary County Council to clean up illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31488/10]

538 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the following matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31483/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

538 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the following matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31483/10]

537 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the following matter (details supplied). [31479/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

537 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the following matter (details supplied). [31479/10]

536 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide an outline in tabular form (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31477/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2010

536 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide an outline in tabular form (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31477/10]