Environment

237 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the agency which is responsible for monitoring the fumes and pollution arising from jets taking off over houses adjacent to aerodromes; the recourse a householder has if they believe that pollution levels are of a dangerous concentration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25099/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

237 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the agency which is responsible for monitoring the fumes and pollution arising from jets taking off over houses adjacent to aerodromes; the recourse a householder has if they believe that pollution levels are of a dangerous concentration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25099/06]

236 Ms Sexton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will name the local authorities which insist on attaching claw-back provisions to disabled persons grants; the legal or statutory basis for such provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25098/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

236 Ms Sexton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will name the local authorities which insist on attaching claw-back provisions to disabled persons grants; the legal or statutory basis for such provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25098/06]

235 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason one of his building inspectors refused to give a floor area certificate for houses (details supplied) in County Cork due to his interpretation of building regulations; and if it is not the case that interpretation and enforcement of building regulations is the responsibility of the building regulation section of Cork County Council. [25056/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

235 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason one of his building inspectors refused to give a floor area certificate for houses (details supplied) in County Cork due to his interpretation of building regulations; and if it is not the case that interpretation and enforcement of building regulations is the responsibility of the building regulation section of Cork County Council. [25056/06]

234 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures which are in place to regulate the keeping of exotic animals, their living conditions and methods of transport, in particular in relation to large circus animals; if there are plans to introduce new legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25187/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

234 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures which are in place to regulate the keeping of exotic animals, their living conditions and methods of transport, in particular in relation to large circus animals; if there are plans to introduce new legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25187/06]

High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2006

High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2006 - Directs the Administrator of General Services to establish an Office of High-Performance Green Buildings. Requires the Office Director to: (1) establish a Green Building Advisory Committee; (2) carry out public outreach; (3) develop and recommend a high-performance green building research plan; (4) analyze current budget and contracting practices that affect achievement of high-performance green buildings; and (5) develop and implement a comprehensive indoor air quality program for federal facilities. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants to educational agencies for use in: (1) providing technical assistance for EPA's programs (including the Tools for Schools Program and the Healthy School Environmental Assessment Tool) to schools for use in addressing environmental issues; and (2) developing state school environmental quality plans. Authorizes the EPA to provide grants to nonprofit organizations to assist in community and public education on healthy school environments. Requires the EPA to develop school site acquisition guidelines that account for: (1) the special vulnerability of children to hazardous substances or pollution exposure where the potential for site contamination exists; (2) available modes of transportation; and (3) potential use of the school as an emergency shelter. Requires the EPA to issue guidelines for states in developing and implementing environmental health programs for schools. Requires the Director to identify incentives to encourage the use of green buildings and related technology in federal government operations. Requires the Director of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to: (1) revise applicable acquisition regulations; and (2) issue guidance to federal procurement executives on renegotiating proposed facilities design, existing facilities renovations, and eased facilities improvements. Requires the Director to consult with the Committee to assist in the implementation of the Environmental Stewardship Scorecard announced at the White House Summit on federal sustainable buildings in 2006. Requires the Office to carry out specified demonstration projects at federal buildings and universities to contribute to its research goals.

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2006

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) designate any chemical substance as a substance of concern or exempt any substance from such designation; (2) establish and revise the threshold quantity for a chemical substance of concern for purposes of identifying significant chemical facilities; and (3) require the submission of information regarding the quantities of such substances used, stored, manufactured, processed, or distributed by any chemical facility Directs the Secretary: (1) in determining substances of concern or threshold quantities, to consider the potential extent of death, injury, or serious adverse effects to human health, the environment, critical infrastructure, national security, the national economy, or public welfare that would result from a terrorist release of the chemical substance; (2) to maintain a list of significant chemical facilities based on the quantities of substances of concern or the threats from terrorism; and (3) to assign each facility on the list to one of at least four risk-based tiers. Requires the Secretary to: (1) prescribe regulations to establish standards, protocols, and procedures for vulnerability assessments and facility security plans for chemical facilities on the list and require high-risk tier facilities to conduct such assessments and implement such plans; (2) conduct "red team" exercises at high-risk tier facilities; and (3) establish security performance requirements for the plans for facilities in each risk-based tier. Sets forth provisions regarding recordkeeping, inspections and verifications, enforcement, confidentiality of information, and reporting requirements.

Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2006

Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2006 - Amends the Clean Air Act to add as "extreme and unusual circumstances that prevent the distribution of an adequate supply of fuel or fuel additives to consumers" under which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may temporarily waive a control or prohibition on the use of a fuel or fuel additive circumstances that are the result of unexpected problems with equipment necessary for transportation and delivery of fuel or fuel additives. States that EPA shall have no authority, when considering a state implementation plan (SIP) or SIP revision, to approve any fuel included in such plan or revision if the effect of such approval increases the total number of fuels set forth on the published list of approved fuels (currently EPA does not have the authority to approve a fuel if it increases the total number of fuels approved as of September 1, 2004, in all SIPs). Requires notice and opportunity for comment before EPA removes a fuel from the list. Requires EPA to remove a fuel from the list if such fuel has ceased to be included in an SIP or is identical to a federal fuel control or prohibition. Repeals provisions prohibiting EPA from reducing the total number of authorized fuels. Requires EPA to publish a revised list reflecting the reduction in the number of fuels. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to change the deadline for a report by the Administrator and the Secretary of Energy concerning motor vehicle fuels (currently, June 1, 2008) to the earlier of: (1) nine months after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) June 1, 2008.

St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works and Milk River Project Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2006

St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works and Milk River Project Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies to determine: (1) the feasibility of rehabilitating and improving the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works (a portion of the Milk River Project, a Bureau of Reclamation project in Montana, that is located within the Blackfeet Reservation) to provide for sustained environmental and economic benefit within the St. Mary and Milk River basins; and (2) the environmental impact of such rehabilitation project. Directs the Secretary to: (1) initiate the planning, design, and construction of the project alternative that is selected; and (2) develop and implement an emergency response plan to be followed in the event of a catastrophic infrastructure failure. Establishes in the Treasury an emergency response plan fund. Requires: (1) the Milk River Project to be operated primarily for irrigation purposes; and (2) the Secretary to prioritize Project structures in need of rehabilitation and improvement. Directs the Secretary to: (1) ensure that land and water rights held in trust for the benefit of the Blackfeet Tribe are protected; (2) resolve tribal claims against the United States; (3) identify appropriate Blackfeet projects to improve economic conditions on the Reservation; (4) complete studies to determine the feasibility of carrying out such projects; and (5) conduct studies to determine the feasibility of rehabilitating and improving Blackfeet irrigation project structures determined to be in need based on the appraisal investigation and of developing a safe and adequate rural, municipal, and industrial water supply project for the residents of the Fort Belknap Reservation and surrounding communities.

Patriot Corporations of America Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2006

Patriot Corporations of America Act of 2006 - Grants a preference to Patriot corporations in the evaluation of bids or proposals for federal contracts. Defines " Patriot corporation" as a corporation which: (1) produces at least 90% of its goods and services in the United States; (2) does not pay its its management-level employees at a rate more than 10,000% of the compensation of its lowest paid employee; (3) conducts at least 50% of its research and development in the United States; (4) contributes at least 5% of its payroll to a portable pension fund for its employees; (5) pays at least 70% of its employee health insurance costs; (6) maintains a policy of neutrality in employee organizing drives; and (7) has not violated federal regulations, including regulations relating to the environment, workplace safety, labor relations, and consumer protections. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) reduce the income tax rate for Patriot corporation; (2) reclassify foreign corporations created or organized to avoid federal taxation as domestic corporations for income tax purposes; and (3) increase, for the period between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2010, income taxes for individual taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes of $500,000 or more ($1 million or more for joint returns).

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251 (2) of the EC Treaty concerning the common position of the Council on the adoption of a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE+)

European Union · European Commission · 28 June 2006

594 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State with responsibility for housing and urban renewal at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25040/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

594 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State with responsibility for housing and urban renewal at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25040/06]

593 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State with responsibility in the area of environmental protection at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25039/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

593 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State with responsibility in the area of environmental protection at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25039/06]

592 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the assumption made in Parliamentary Question No. 241 of 20 June 2006 that the provision of a bridge to Spike Island will be an exempted structure under Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25030/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

592 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the assumption made in Parliamentary Question No. 241 of 20 June 2006 that the provision of a bridge to Spike Island will be an exempted structure under Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25030/06]

591 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with the level of recycling of household waste being achieved in the State; the regional variations in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24854/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

591 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with the level of recycling of household waste being achieved in the State; the regional variations in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24854/06]

590 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the targeted percentage of employment of people with a disability by his Department; if the 3 per cent target be surpassed or is his Department restricted to this percentage; the percentage of people with a disability employed in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24830/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

590 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the targeted percentage of employment of people with a disability by his Department; if the 3 per cent target be surpassed or is his Department restricted to this percentage; the percentage of people with a disability employed in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24830/06]

589 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied with the progress being made relevant to the provision of a new or refurbished waste water treatment plant at Purcellsinch, Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24797/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

589 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied with the progress being made relevant to the provision of a new or refurbished waste water treatment plant at Purcellsinch, Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24797/06]

588 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans in place for the upgrading of a sewerage system at Omeath, County Louth; the number of houses the system was built to cater for; the number it is now catering for; if lack of a proper system is impacting negatively on water quality in its receiving waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24564/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

588 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans in place for the upgrading of a sewerage system at Omeath, County Louth; the number of houses the system was built to cater for; the number it is now catering for; if lack of a proper system is impacting negatively on water quality in its receiving waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24564/06]

587 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the sewerage scheme at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; the timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24534/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

587 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the sewerage scheme at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; the timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24534/06]

586 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the technology developed by a company (details supplied) which allows efficient and profitable kerbside collection of waste through automatic sorting of recyclables and the benefits same would have in reducing landfill and the cost of sorting and allowing people without vehicles to access recycling. [24509/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

586 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the technology developed by a company (details supplied) which allows efficient and profitable kerbside collection of waste through automatic sorting of recyclables and the benefits same would have in reducing landfill and the cost of sorting and allowing people without vehicles to access recycling. [24509/06]

585 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a company (details supplied) in County Wexford is in breach of the law by openly offering glue traps for sale on its website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24495/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

585 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a company (details supplied) in County Wexford is in breach of the law by openly offering glue traps for sale on its website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24495/06]

584 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided each year since commencement of the special housing scheme for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24417/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

584 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided each year since commencement of the special housing scheme for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24417/06]

583 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if additional funding will be made available to local authorities to provide underground recycling systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24416/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

583 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if additional funding will be made available to local authorities to provide underground recycling systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24416/06]

582 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department’s attention has been drawn to the number of houses without toilet or bathroom facilities in each of the local authority areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24398/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

582 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department’s attention has been drawn to the number of houses without toilet or bathroom facilities in each of the local authority areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24398/06]

581 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department are investigating a grant scheme for the provision of toilet or bathroom facilities for persons who do not qualify for any of the current schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24397/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

581 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department are investigating a grant scheme for the provision of toilet or bathroom facilities for persons who do not qualify for any of the current schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24397/06]

580 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the mechanisms available to a person to seek grant aid for the provision of toilet or bathroom facilities where an ERG/DPG does not apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24396/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

580 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the mechanisms available to a person to seek grant aid for the provision of toilet or bathroom facilities where an ERG/DPG does not apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24396/06]

579 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the replies he has received from local authorities in relation to the attachment of conditions, relating to management companies, to planning permission for residential developments; and if he has given instructions to local authorities to discontinue the inclusion of such conditions where the application is for conventional housing estates. [24389/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

579 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the replies he has received from local authorities in relation to the attachment of conditions, relating to management companies, to planning permission for residential developments; and if he has given instructions to local authorities to discontinue the inclusion of such conditions where the application is for conventional housing estates. [24389/06]

578 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 152 of 13 June 2006, if the 48 per cent increase in local authority funding was a constant 48 per cent for each county or if that figure is the average increase in funding during the period in question; if it was an average, the breakdown of the level of funding increase on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24354/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

578 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 152 of 13 June 2006, if the 48 per cent increase in local authority funding was a constant 48 per cent for each county or if that figure is the average increase in funding during the period in question; if it was an average, the breakdown of the level of funding increase on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24354/06]

577 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme for Clonmellon Village, County Westmeath; when this scheme is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24338/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

577 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme for Clonmellon Village, County Westmeath; when this scheme is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24338/06]

576 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he will put in place to ensure correct accountability and transparency will apply with regard to public water services and its funding particularly as from 1 January 2007 local authorities will introduce metering charges on all non-domestic water use; if he will introduce an office of regulator armed with appropriate powers to ensure efficient monitoring and administration of this charge system; where the previous water pricing framework will stand following the introduction of the new metering policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24496/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

576 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he will put in place to ensure correct accountability and transparency will apply with regard to public water services and its funding particularly as from 1 January 2007 local authorities will introduce metering charges on all non-domestic water use; if he will introduce an office of regulator armed with appropriate powers to ensure efficient monitoring and administration of this charge system; where the previous water pricing framework will stand following the introduction of the new metering policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24496/06]

419 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of participants in the original REP scheme; the number currently in the scheme; the number of participants who are required to make refunds payments to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25001/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

419 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of participants in the original REP scheme; the number currently in the scheme; the number of participants who are required to make refunds payments to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25001/06]

73 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the grant assistance available in the bio-energy and agri-environment areas under the research stimulus fund. [24473/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

73 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the grant assistance available in the bio-energy and agri-environment areas under the research stimulus fund. [24473/06]

59 Mr. Wilkinson asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the contribution forestry makes to the environment here. [24475/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

59 Mr. Wilkinson asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the contribution forestry makes to the environment here. [24475/06]

58 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will now answer Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 18 May 2006 as to whether she will meet with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to establish a programme of re-establishing community run farmers’ markets. [24635/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

58 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will now answer Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 18 May 2006 as to whether she will meet with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to establish a programme of re-establishing community run farmers’ markets. [24635/06]

48 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the measures she intends to take to address the problems experienced by farmers in the Shannon Callows, as a result of proposals which do not allow them to split their lands for grant aid purposes between REPS funding and funding allocated under the SAC and SPA designation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23637/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

48 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the measures she intends to take to address the problems experienced by farmers in the Shannon Callows, as a result of proposals which do not allow them to split their lands for grant aid purposes between REPS funding and funding allocated under the SAC and SPA designation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23637/06]

Common Position (EC) No 10/2006 of 27 June 2006 adopted by the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, with a view to adopting a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE+)

European Union · Council of the European Union · 27 June 2006

Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of an amendment to the Convention on access to information, public participation in decision making and access to justice in environmental matters

European Union · European Commission · 26 June 2006

WTO-Streitbeilegungsverfahren gegen die EU betreffend gentechnisch veränderte Organismen (GVO)

Austria · National Council · 23 June 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Heidemarie Rest-Hinterseer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend WTO <i>(Welthandelsorganisations)</i> -Streitbeilegungsverfahren gegen die EU betreffend gentechnisch veränderte Organismen (GVO)

Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2006

Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code relating to restitution for victims of crime to: (1) require courts to enter an order for immediate restitution at the sentencing of a convict; (2) allow prosecutors to obtain from the U.S. Probation Office, without a court order, financial information about a convict who owes restitution; (3) require identifying information about convicts to be included in restitution orders of more than $100; (4) allow crime victims reimbursement of attorney fees incurred in seeking restitution; (5) require courts to issue protective orders for preservation of assets available to satisfy restitution claims; (6) provide for prejudgment remedies to protect assets available to satisfy restitution claims; and (7) provide for orders of restitution for victims of certain environmental crimes at the sentencing of a convict.

St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works and Milk River Project Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2006

St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works and Milk River Project Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies to determine: (1) the feasibility of rehabilitating and improving the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works (a portion of the Milk River Project, a Bureau of Reclamation project in Montana, that is located within the Blackfeet Reservation) to provide for sustained environmental and economic benefit within the St. Mary and Milk River basins; and (2) the environmental impact of such rehabilitation project. Directs the Secretary to: (1) initiate the planning, design, and construction of the project alternative that is selected; and (2) develop and implement an emergency response plan to be followed in the event of a catastrophic infrastructure failure. Establishes in the Treasury an emergency response plan fund. Requires: (1) the Milk River Project to be operated primarily for irrigation purposes; and (2) the Secretary to prioritize Project structures in need of rehabilitation and improvement. Directs the Secretary to: (1) ensure that land and water rights held in trust for the benefit of the Blackfeet Tribe are protected; (2) resolve tribal claims against the United States; (3) identify appropriate Blackfeet projects to improve economic conditions on the Reservation; (4) complete studies to determine the feasibility of carrying out such projects; and (5) conduct studies to determine the feasibility of rehabilitating and improving Blackfeet irrigation project structures determined to be in need based on the appraisal investigation and of developing a safe and adequate rural, municipal, and industrial water supply project for the residents of the Fort Belknap Reservation and surrounding communities.

Haltung der Bundesregierung zur geplanten Novellierung des Brandenburger Nationalparkgesetzes "Unteres Odertal" (G-SIG: 16010769)

Germany · German Bundestag · 23 June 2006

Gefahr der Aberkennung des &quot;Nationalparkstatus&quot; des &quot;Unteren Odertals&quot; durch geplante Novellierung des Brandenburger Nationalparkgesetzes &quot;Unteres Odertal&quot;, Folgen <p> </p>

Verlängerung Rückzahlaktion für "Kühlgerätepickerl"

Austria · National Council · 22 June 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gerhard Steier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Verlängerung Rückzahlaktion für "Kühlgerätepickerl"

steuerliche Behandlung der im ARA-System erzielten Überschüsse beziehungsweise Gewinne

Austria · National Council · 22 June 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Christoph Matznetter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend die steuerliche Behandlung der im ARA <i>(Altstoff Recycling Austria)</i> -System erzielten Überschüsse beziehungsweise Gewinne

Flughafen Wien

Austria · National Council · 22 June 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Flughafen Wien <i>(Fluglärmbelästigung)</i>

Ausbau von Parkplätzen an Autobahnauffahrten (Initiative Park & Drive)

Austria · National Council · 22 June 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Klaus Wittauer, Dipl.-Ing. Hannes Missethon, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ausbau von Parkplätzen an Autobahnauffahrten (Initiative Park & Drive)

Aufrechterhaltung des österreichischen Verbots der Wildtierhaltungen in Zirkussen

Austria · National Council · 22 June 2006

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Ulrike Baumgartner-Gabitzer, Kai Jan Krainer, Klaus Wittauer, Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Aufrechterhaltung des österreichischen Verbots der Wildtierhaltungen in Zirkussen

230 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a coordinated national approach will be taken to the provision of adequate water services to all towns in the country, including a stronger water conservation publicity campaign and strategy; if he will restrict the ability of planning authorities to zone land unless they have the capacity to provide a constant, reliable and adequate water service to all households in their domains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24319/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

230 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a coordinated national approach will be taken to the provision of adequate water services to all towns in the country, including a stronger water conservation publicity campaign and strategy; if he will restrict the ability of planning authorities to zone land unless they have the capacity to provide a constant, reliable and adequate water service to all households in their domains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24319/06]

229 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of reports commissioned by his Department by year since 2002 which have been published and made available to the public; the number that were conducted internally; the number that were carried out by consultants; what those reports were; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24301/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

229 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of reports commissioned by his Department by year since 2002 which have been published and made available to the public; the number that were conducted internally; the number that were carried out by consultants; what those reports were; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24301/06]

228 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to provide the necessary resources to meet the ongoing and future requirements of the firefighting services in County Kildare with particular reference to training, equipment, station facilities or other requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24276/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

228 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to provide the necessary resources to meet the ongoing and future requirements of the firefighting services in County Kildare with particular reference to training, equipment, station facilities or other requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24276/06]

227 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the need for an upgrading of the fire-fighting services throughout the country; if he intends to provide the resources necessary to meet the requirements, such as, enhanced training and equipment, the provision of adequate body protection and where required, protection from vandalism; when he expected to put this programme in train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24275/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

227 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the need for an upgrading of the fire-fighting services throughout the country; if he intends to provide the resources necessary to meet the requirements, such as, enhanced training and equipment, the provision of adequate body protection and where required, protection from vandalism; when he expected to put this programme in train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24275/06]

226 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made on a common template for updating the electoral register; if guidance has been issued to local authorities by his Department; if a formula for funding the process has been identified; if so, if he will outline same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24255/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

226 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made on a common template for updating the electoral register; if guidance has been issued to local authorities by his Department; if a formula for funding the process has been identified; if so, if he will outline same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24255/06]