Environment

15 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he intends to establish the constituency commission to review Dáil Éireann constituencies in view of the recent census figures; the terms of reference that will be given to the commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17333/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2002

15 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he intends to establish the constituency commission to review Dáil Éireann constituencies in view of the recent census figures; the terms of reference that will be given to the commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17333/02]

6 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if it is intended to establish a commission to review constituencies for European Parliament elections in view of population changes identified in the recent census; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17340/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2002

6 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if it is intended to establish a commission to review constituencies for European Parliament elections in view of population changes identified in the recent census; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17340/02]

5 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps he is proposing to take to force the United Kingdom to close down the nuclear plant at Sellafield. [17312/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2002

5 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps he is proposing to take to force the United Kingdom to close down the nuclear plant at Sellafield. [17312/02]

4 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if figures published in a newspaper (details supplied) on 1 October 2002, showing an increase of 34% in the numbers on local authority housing waiting lists during the past three years, are correct; the steps he intends to take to deal with the growing numbers on the housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17804/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2002

4 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if figures published in a newspaper (details supplied) on 1 October 2002, showing an increase of 34% in the numbers on local authority housing waiting lists during the past three years, are correct; the steps he intends to take to deal with the growing numbers on the housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17804/02]

3 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the action he proposes to take to deal with a situation where the number of persons waiting for local authority houses has increased by over 30% in recent years. [17801/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2002

3 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the action he proposes to take to deal with a situation where the number of persons waiting for local authority houses has increased by over 30% in recent years. [17801/02]

2 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the way in which the spending incurred by his Department to date in 2002 compares with the amounts allocated in the Book of Estimates; if his Department will come in on target with regard to expenditure; if he anticipates cutbacks or adjustments in his Department; the areas in which these will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17803/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2002

2 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the way in which the spending incurred by his Department to date in 2002 compares with the amounts allocated in the Book of Estimates; if his Department will come in on target with regard to expenditure; if he anticipates cutbacks or adjustments in his Department; the areas in which these will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17803/02]

1 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the procedures in place in his Department to ensure that all rezoning decisions taken by local authorities are in line with local development plans and the spatial strategy; and the number of rezoning decisions in the past 30 years taken by local authorities which have been overturned by his Department. [17800/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2002

1 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the procedures in place in his Department to ensure that all rezoning decisions taken by local authorities are in line with local development plans and the spatial strategy; and the number of rezoning decisions in the past 30 years taken by local authorities which have been overturned by his Department. [17800/02]

Local Control of Cellular Towers Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2002

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

Local Control of Broadcast Towers Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2002

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

Genetically Engineered Foods Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2002

Genetically Engineered Foods Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require Food and Drug Administration review and approval of all genetically engineered foods (as defined by this Act) prior to introduction into interstate commerce. (Includes split-use food, as defined by this Act, in such requirement.) Authorizes approval exemptions for a food category deemed not to be a food safety risk. Provides for trade secret protection. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish: (1) a program to test for the presence of genetically engineered ingredients in food from all stages of agricultural production to retail distribution; and (2) a genetically engineered food registry that contains the regulatory status of all such approved foods. Applies provisions respecting adulterated drugs and devices to genetically engineered animals (as defined by this Act). Sets forth application criteria, including provisions for: (1) protection of trade secrets; (2) environmental assessments. Subjects the provisions of this Act to prohibitions respecting: (1) unlawful use of trade secret information; and (2) adulterated food. Sets forth approval transition provisions for genetically engineered animals or food that enter interstate commerce before enactment of this Act.

Environmental Justice Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2002

Environmental Justice Act of 2002 - Requires Federal agencies to include achieving environmental justice in their missions through identifying and addressing any disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their activities on minority and low-income communities. Establishes the Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice. Directs each Federal agency to develop an agency-wide environmental justice strategy. Establishes the Federal Environmental Justice Advisory Committee. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to collect and analyze data assessing environmental and human health risks borne by populations identified by race, national origin, or income. Targets for data collection those areas surrounding facilities expected to have a substantial environmental, human health, or environmental effect on surrounding populations.

Local Control of Cellular Towers Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2002

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

Local Control of Broadcast Towers Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2002

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

Clearwater Basin Project Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2002

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and maintain the Clearwater Advisory Panel (CAP), which shall provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service regarding the Clearwater Basin pilot project (the "Project") within the Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests, Idaho. States that the CAP shall: (1) make recommendations regarding activities for high priority implementation; (2) provide early and continuous coordination with Federal officials; and (3) provide for public input into its proceedings. Directs the CAP, in consultation with and receiving technical assistance from the applicable Forest Supervisor, to develop and submit for approval from the Forest Supervisor five-year schedules of high priority activities for the Project. Requires that the activities included in such schedules have funding authorized and appropriated under this Act or other law and that they be consistent with the applicable forest land and resource management plan ("LRMP"). Directs the Forest Service to complete any applicable National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") procedures for the approval of the activities at the site-specific, project level. Directs the CAP to consult with the Nez Perce Tribe in developing and recommending each schedule. Directs the Forest Supervisor to issue a project or activity decision document regarding approval of the recommended schedule in accordance with NEPA and other applicable procedures. Provides for the schedules and activities authorized under this section to supplement certain other schedules, plans, and projects or other activities authorized and implemented under other law.

Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2002

Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes appropriations for FY 2003 for: (1) the Department of Veterans Affairs; (2) the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (3) the American Battle Monuments Commission; (4) the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board; (5) the Department of the Treasury, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program Account; (6) the Consumer Product Safety Commission; (7) the Corporation for National and Community Service; (8) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (9) the Department of Defense-Civil; (10) the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health; (11) the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; (12) the Environmental Protection Agency; (13) the Hazardous Substance Superfund, including transfers of funds; (14) the Executive Office of the President; (15) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (16) the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (17) the General Services Administration; (18) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (19) the National Credit Union Administration; (20) the National Science Foundation; (21) the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation; and (22) the Selective Service System.

L'avenir de la montagne : un développement équilibré dans un environnement préservé

France · Senate · 9 October 2002

L'avenir de la montagne : un développement équilibré dans un environnement préservé (tome 1 : rapport)

To protect certain lands held in fee by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians from condemnation until a final decision is made regarding a pending fee to trust application for that land, to provide an environmentally sound process for the expeditious consideration and approval of an electricity transmission line right-of-way through the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest and adjacent Federal lands, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 2002

Declares that specified lands held in fee by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians shall not be transferred or made available for condemnation until the Secretary of the Interior renders a final decision (and all appeals are exhausted) on the pending fee to trust application, or the application is withdrawn. Directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture (the "Secretaries") to issue the necessary grants, easements, permits, plan amendments, and other approvals to allow for the siting and construction of a high-voltage electricity transmission line in part of the Cleveland National Forest in California and adjacent lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. Forbids any portion of the transmission line from entering any identified wilderness area. Assigns primary responsibility for completing the environmental and other reviews necessary for the implementation of this Act to the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management. States that it is anticipated that this Act will make it unnecessary to construct regional transmission lines through heavily populated lands in the Temecula Valley. Subjects the right-of-way to such terms and conditions as the Secretaries set forth to protect historic, cultural, and natural resources under their respective jurisdictions.

Finger Lakes Initiative Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 2002

Finger Lakes Initiative Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish the Finger Lakes Initiative to protect the environmental integrity and cultural and economic benefits of the region. Establishes the Finger Lakes Management Conference to carry out the Initiative through the development of a comprehensive plan. Includes a technical advisory committee as part of the Conference. Requires the comprehensive plan to address issues of water quality and level, native habitats, and recreational and economic activities. Subjects the plan to approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Directs the Conference to establish a Finger Lakes Institute as an interdisciplinary environmental research and education program at an academic institution within the region. Limits the Federal share of costs to 75 percent, permitting the non-Federal share to be made up of in-kind contributions. Requires coordination with the relevant Federal programs of the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior.

Wastewater Treatment Works Security and Safety Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 2002

Wastewater Treatment Works Security and Safety Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require certain water treatment works to assess their vulnerability to terrorist and intentionally disruptive attack and develop an emergency response plan in coordination with local emergency plans. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to review both the assessment and the plan. Provides for the protection of the confidentiality of such information, including criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to water treatment works to assist in compliance and pay the costs of basic security enhancements. Provides grants for immediate and urgent security needs. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to direct the Administrator to research and review possible terrorist means of intentional disruption as well as alternative treatment processes should a disruption occur. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for the improvement of vulnerability self-assessment tools for publicly owned treatment works.

Corps of Engineers River Stewardship Independent Investigation and Review Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 2002

Corps of Engineers River Stewardship Independent Investigation and Review Act - Directs the President to establish the Corps of Engineers River Stewardship Independent Investigation and Review Commission. Directs the Commission to investigate and report to Congress on management of U.S. rivers by the Corps, with emphasis on: (1) compliance, in the design and operation of river management projects, with environmental laws and with the cultural resource laws that protect Native American graves, traditional cultural properties, and Native American sacred sites; (2) the quality and objectivity of scientific, environmental, and economic analyses; (3) the extent of coordination and cooperation with Federal and State agencies in designing and implementing river management projects; (4) the extent to which river management studies balance the goals of public and private interests and whether such studies should be subject to independent review; (5) whether river planning laws and regulations should be amended; and (6) whether the river management functions of the Corps should be transferred to a Federal civilian agency.

Potomac River Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 2002

Potomac River Protection Act - Establishes pollutant discharge limits for permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act that allow discharges into any portion of the Potomac River flowing on or through land under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service.

Potomac River Protection Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 2002

Potomac River Protection Act - Establishes pollutant discharge limits for permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act that allow discharges into any portion of the Potomac River flowing on or through land under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service.

2002/811/EC: Council Decision of 3 October 2002 establishing guidance notes supplementing Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC

European Union · EUR-Lex · 3 October 2002

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Geelhoed delivered on 3 October 2002. # Commission of the European Communities v European Parliament and Council of the European Union. # Comitology - Council Decision 1999/468/EC laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission - Criteria for choosing between the different procedures for adopting implementing measures - Effects - Obligation to state reasons - Annulment in part of Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE). # Case C-378/00.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 3 October 2002

MEGA Stream Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 2002

Maximum Economic Growth for America Through Environmental Streamlining Act (MEGA Stream Act) - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program under which States carry out Federal responsibilities with respect to one or more highway or transit projects (or classes of projects) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), provisions of this Act, or such other environmental review or decision-making authority of the Secretary as the Secretary deems appropriate. Sets conditions regarding State assumption of responsibility for projects located within the State for which environmental impact statements are required. Grants the U.S. district courts exclusive jurisdiction over any civil action against a State for failure to carry out any State responsibility under this Act. Requires the Secretary to conduct audits to ensure State compliance. Designates the Department of Transportation as the lead agency for purposes of compliance with NEPA. Sets forth provisions regarding statements of purpose and need for a highway or transit project, determination of alternatives, and public comment. Makes the Secretary responsible for: (1) developing a schedule for the NEPA process; (2) coordinating efforts to identify and resolve issues that could cause any other Federal agency to oppose or deny project approval or cause delay in completion of the process; (3) developing an agency coordination plan; (4) requesting each relevant Federal agency to participate in the process; and (5) preparing or ensuring that any required environmental impact statement is completed in accordance with the NEPA process.

Pollution Accountability Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 2002

Pollution Accountability Act - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to require the public availability of an accounting of funds used (or required to be used) in response to a release of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Expansion and Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 2002

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Expansion and Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act - Expands the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex to include specified land and water in the State of Ohio. Permits the Secretary of the Interior to acquire by donation, purchase, or exchange the land and water and interests in land and water within the boundaries of the Complex. Expands the southern boundary of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (the Refuge) to include additional land and water located in the State of Michigan east of Interstate Route 75. Prescribes requirements for administration of the Complex. Directs the Secretary to ensure that hunting, trapping, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation shall be the priority public uses of the Complex. Requires the Secretary to encourage the State of Ohio to use authority under the recreational trails program under Federal law to provide funding for the acquisition and development of trails within the boundaries of the Complex. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, study and report to Congress on fish and wildlife habitat and aquatic and terrestrial communities in and around two specified dredge spoil disposal sites in Toledo Harbor.

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament - Towards a strategy to protect and conserve the marine environment

European Union · European Commission · 2 October 2002

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Expansion and Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 2002

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Expansion and Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act - Establishes a national wildlife refuge complex in Ohio, consisting of the Ottawa, West Sister Island, and Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuges. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to expand the Ottawa Refuge to include specified land and water in Ohio. Permits the Secretary to acquire by donation, purchase, or exchange the land and water and interests in land and water within the boundaries of the Complex. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to study and report to Congress on fish and wildlife habitat and aquatic and terrestrial communities in and around two specified dredge spoil disposal sites in Toledo Harbor. Requires the Secretary to expand the southern boundary of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (the Refuge) to include additional land and water located in the State of Michigan east of Interstate Route 75. Prescribes requirements for administration of the Complex. Directs the Secretary to ensure that hunting, trapping, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation shall be the priority public uses of the Complex. Requires the Secretary to encourage the State of Ohio to use authority under the Federal recreational trails program to provide funding for the acquisition and development of trails within the boundaries of the Complex.

A bill to reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 2002

Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to modify the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program. Permits the non-Federal share to include or be totally comprised of in-kind services. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program for technical and financial assistance to local governments and organizations implementing cooperative tributary basin strategies which address habitat issues of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

Recognizing the importance of surface transportation infrastructure to interstate and international commerce and the traveling public and the contributions of the trucking, rail, intercity bus, and passenger transit industries to the economic well being of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 2002

Recognizes the trucking, railroad, and passenger transit industries, and the workers in industries which operate, design, build, and maintain the rights of way along which trucks, freight trains, buses, and commuter trains travel for their: (1) contribution to the economy by facilitating international and interstate commerce; (2) contribution to the freedom of the traveling public which uses roads, highways, and railways for business and leisure; and (3) conscientious effort to improve safety, increase efficiency, and better the environment in communities throughout the United States.

Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law (presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 250 (2) of the EC-Treaty)

European Union · European Commission · 30 September 2002

To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Maricopa County, Arizona, in exchange for private lands located in Yavapai County, Arizona.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2002

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Pleasant Country Ltd. all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain Federal lands in Maricopa County, Arizona, in exchange for lands of equal value designated from the approximately 8,000 acres of private land in the vicinity of Lake Pleasant in Yavapai County, Arizona. Declares that the exchange shall not be considered a major Federal action for the purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

Clean Ocean Preservation Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2002

Clean Ocean Preservation Act of 2002 - Establishes an effects level of poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) for remediation material at the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS) off the coast of New Jersey. Requires any Environmental Protection Agency rule concerning such sediments to be at least as protective of human health and the environment as the established level.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the restoration and protection of the Great Lakes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2002

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Secretary of Transportation should issue regulations to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species within the Great Lakes; (2) the Great Lakes States should develop and implement a mechanism that provides a common conservation standard for making decisions concerning the withdrawal and use of water from the Great Lakes Basin; and (3) the Secretary of State should work with the Canadian Government to encourage and support the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec in the development and implementation of a consistent mechanism and standard. Calls for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) make grants to States, Indian tribes, regional agencies, and local governments to carry out projects in areas of concern to monitor or evaluate contaminated sediment, to remediate such sediment, and to prevent further or renewed contamination; and (2) conduct research on innovative approaches, technologies, and techniques to remediate sediment. Calls for the extension of appropriations for sewer overflow control grants through FY 2004 in accordance with the Water Quality Investment Act of 2002. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that appropriations for the national sea grant college program in FY 2003 be funded at the level authorized in the National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998.

Judgment of the Court (Sixth Chamber) of 26 September 2002.#Kingdom of Spain v Commission of the European Communities.#State aid - Effect on competition and trade between Member States - De minimis rule - Sectoral guidelines and guidelines on aid for environmental protection - Horizontal aid with sectoral effects.#Case C-351/98.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 26 September 2002

projet de loi autorisant l'approbation du protocole de Carthagène sur la prévention des risques biotechnologiques

France · Senate · 25 September 2002

Regional Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness, Coordination, and Recovery Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2002

Regional Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness, Coordination, and Recovery Act of 2002 - Directs regional councils to convene: (1) all local governments, Federal, State, and private sector interests within a region to coordinate the development of emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery plans for the entire region; and (2) all stakeholders (Federal, State, local, private, and nonprofit entities) within that region. Requires such a regional emergency response plan to include: (1) an assessment of potential targets for destruction, available equipment and manpower to respond, and equipment needs; (2) establishment of a regional communication system among stakeholders and a secure repository for information needed to coordinate stakeholder responsibilities; and (3) information on response resources, support facilities, infrastructure, transportation facilities, at-risk populations, potential targets, and debris disposal. Requires planning activities to include: (1) analyzing and documenting the possibility of a disaster and the potential consequences or impacts upon life, property, and the environment; and (2) planning for utilization of Geographic Information Systems to assess hazards and evaluate the consequences of potential emergencies or disasters. Requires plans to be approved by the designated regional planning agency's governing body and Governor(s), reviewed annually, and updated as needed based on revised threats assessments, training, and drills. Sets forth requirements for: (1) the security of mapping and infrastructure information contained within such plans; and (2) funding the preparation, review, and updating of regional plans.

Expediting Project Delivery to Improve Transportation and the Environment Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2002

Expediting Project Delivery To Improve Transportation and the Environment Act - Designates the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), or the two agencies jointly as the lead agency for the surface transportation process for preparing a detailed environmental impact statement, assessment, or other document under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to certain highway or transit projects eligible for Federal assistance from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). Lists lead agency responsibilities, including: (1) determining the purpose and need for the proposed action, the alternatives to be considered, and the appropriate methodologies for measuring transportation impacts; and (2) coordinating efforts to identify and resolve expeditiously issues that could cause other Federal agencies to oppose or deny project approval or delay process completion. Authorizes the Governor of a State to request the assistance of the Secretary of Transportation in resolving issues that could result in the denial of necessary permits or approvals or cause project delays. Prohibits the Secretary from approving a transportation project that has a significant impact on a protected resource, with exceptions. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct a survey biennially of State agencies participating in environmental assessments involving HTF funds; (2) establish a comprehensive program to stimulate the adoption of innovative methods for expediting and improving the environmental review process; (3) transfer to States certain Federal environmental responsibilities with respect to highway or transit projects; and (4) carry out a program to accelerate the procurement of large transit buses by transportation authorities that are recipients of financial assistance from FTA, with exceptions.

A bill to authorize the project for environmental restoration, Pine Flat Dam, Fresno County, California.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2002

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out a specified environmental restoration project at Pine Flat Dam, Fresno County, California.

Motorcycle and Motorcycling Small Business Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2002

Motorcycle and Motorcycling Small Business Protection Act - Amends the Clean Air Act to establish emissions standards for gasoline-fueled highway motorcycles for model year 2004 and thereafter. Excludes the sale of highway motorcycles from otherwise applicable certificate of conformity requirements. Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from waiving Federal highway motorcycle emissions standards in favor of a State standard.

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2003

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2002

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes FY 2003 appropriations to the Department of the Army and its Corps of Engineers for: (1) civil functions relating to rivers and harbors, flood control; (2) river and harbor, flood control, shore protection; (3) certain flood control projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries; (4) the navigable waters and wetlands regulatory program; and (5) the formerly utilized sites remedial action program. Makes FY 2003 appropriations to the Department of the Interior for: (1) the Central Utah Project; (2) the Bureau of Reclamation for water and related resources; and (3) the Central Valley Project Restoration Fund. Makes FY 2003 appropriations to the Department of Energy (DOE) for: (1) energy supply programs; (2) non-defense environmental management; (3) uranium facilities maintenance and remediation; (4) general DOE science activities; (5) nuclear waste disposal; (6) DOE administration and its Office of the Inspector General; (7) atomic energy defense weapons activities; (8) defense nuclear nonproliferation activities; (9) naval reactors activities; (10) Office of the Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration; (11) defense environmental restoration and waste management; (12) defense environmental management cleanup reform (13) defense facilities closure projects; (14) defense environmental management privatization; (15) defense nuclear waste disposal; (16) geographical power marketing administrations of DOE (including hydroelectric facilities at the Falcon and Amistad Dams); and (17) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Makes FY 2003 appropriations to: (1) the Appalachian Regional Commission; (2) the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; (3) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and its Office of the Inspector General; and (5) the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board.

Water Resources Development Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 2002

Water Resources Development Act of 2002 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out specified water resources development and conservation projects in California, Louisiana, Maryland, and Tennessee. Directs the Secretary to conduct studies of specified flood, streambank and shoreline protection, navigation, environmental improvement, and aquatic ecosystem restoration projects, and authorizes the Secretary to carry out those projects determined to be feasible, in Arkansas, Arizona, Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota (reevaluation), and Tennessee. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of: (1) 1996 to extend the Secretary's authority to establish an annual pass for the use of recreation facilities at water resources projects of the Corps of Engineers through December 31, 2004; and (2) 1986 to increase the depth of harbor projects for which non-Federal interests must pay the maximum share of construction and operations costs. Amends various prior water resources development Acts to modify specified previously authorized projects. Authorizes: (1) Federal assistance for remediation, restoration, and reuse of areas within State and local government jurisdictions; (2) governmental partnerships for dredged material disposal; (3) projects for beneficial uses of dredged material; and (4) project cost-sharing. Modifies specified projects in Alaska, California, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Missouri and Kansas, New York, New York and New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Deauthorizes specified projects in Connecticut and Washington. Authorizes the Secretary to convey certain lands in Kansas and Oklahoma. Sets forth provisions modifying, requiring, or setting forth additional requirements for specified project studies. Provides for: (1) maintenance of navigation channels; (2) watershed management; (3) dam safety; (4) flood mitigation; and (5) additional assistance for authorized projects. Authorizes the Secretary to undertake certain additional measures with respect to specified projects in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon and Washington, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.

Grundwassersanierung OÖ

Austria · National Council · 20 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Grundwassersanierung OÖ

Gefährung des Pfenningbaches und Sierningbaches sowie der Fischzuchtanlage Stixenstein

Austria · National Council · 20 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten MMag. Dr. Madeleine Petrovic, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Gefährung des Pfenningbaches und Sierningbaches sowie der Fischzuchtanlage Stixenstein durch die Firma Rigips Puchberg/Schneeberg

Umsetzung der Temelin-Beschlüsse

Austria · National Council · 20 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Umsetzung der Temelin-Beschlüsse

Umsetzung der Temelin-Beschlüsse

Austria · National Council · 20 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Umsetzung der Temelin-Beschlüsse

A bill to authorize a project for environmental restoration at Smith Island, Maryland.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2002

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out a specified project for environmental restoration at Smith Island, Maryland.

Anthrax Cleanup Community Assistance Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2002

Anthrax Cleanup Community Assistance Act of 2002 - Directs the Administrator of General Services to accept title to the Florida building that was the site of the first anthrax attack. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to remediate the property to ensure that it is anthrax-free. Permits any biohazard waste from the property to be disposed of at a suitable Federal installation, whether or not title to the property is transferred to General Services. Requires the sale of the remediated property once it has been certified as fit for habitation.

Anthrax Cleanup Assistance Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2002

Anthrax Cleanup Assistance Act of 2002 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide technical assistance for the cleanup of the Florida building that was the site of the first anthrax attack. Expresses the sense of the Senate that appropriate State agencies should contribute to the cleanup.