Environment

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to the construction and operation of certain treatment works which are subject to regulation under international treaties.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1987

Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to reimburse a State or municipality for the increased costs of constructing or operating publicly owned treatment works attributable to pollution abatement requirements of an international treaty. Authorizes appropriations.

A bill to authorize appropriations for the Office of Environmental Quality for fiscal years 1987, 1988 and 1989.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1987

Amends the Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970 to authorize appropriations for the Office of Environmental Quality for FY 1987 through 1989.

Gulf of Mexico Marine and Coastal Resources Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 1987

Gulf of Mexico Marine and Coastal Resources Protection Act - Establishes the Gulf of Mexico Marine and Coastal Resources Commission to develop and report to the Congress on an Action Plan to reduce the loss of Louisiana coastal wetlands, returning such lands to a natural and productive state. Requires such Plan to address the sediment starvation of such wetlands, including: (1) an analysis of the need for river water diversion, increased flow, or navigation locks or channels; (2) the feasibility of repairing such lands; and (3) the role of government programs in developing and implementing such Plan. Limits the Federal share to a maximum of 75 percent. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1989.

Clean Coal Technologies Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1987

Clean Coal Technologies Act of 1987 - Amends the Clean Air Act to implement the recommendations of the Special Envoys concerning acid depositions and transboundary air pollution by securing near-term reductions in the movement of air pollutants from the United States into Canada. Directs the Secretary of Energy, acting jointly with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to carry out a program of construction and operation of facilities to develop experience in the commercial deployment of clean coal technologies which significantly reduce air emissions of sulfur dioxide or oxides of nitrogen from the generation of electricity or industrial process steam. Includes within such program the solicitation, selection, supervision, monitoring, and dissemination of information about results of proposed projects to deploy such technologies. Requires project selection to be based on applicability to existing coal-fired sources of emission, reductions achievable, and cost-effectiveness, including the ability to use feedstock coal mined in the United States. Prohibits the application of reductions achieved through this program to reductions required under a State implementation plan. Limits Federal funds to 50 percent of costs over a two year period. Directs the Secretary and the Administrator to establish a Clean Coal Technologies Advisory Committee to select projects. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1992. Allows clean coal technology project expenditures as a public utility operating expense, as part of the rate base, or as an amortizable cost, as specified. Permits exemptions from otherwise applicable requirements for participation in a project under this Act, including the prohibition against using natural gas in a major fuel burning, coal-fired installation.

Bericht der Bundesregierung über den Reaktorunfall in Tschernobyl und seine Konsequenzen für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland (G-SIG: 11000284)

Germany · German Bundestag · 3 April 1987

Ablauf des Reaktorunfalls in Tschernobyl (UdSSR) und seine Auswirkungen in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland; Konsequenzen in der Bundesrepublik hinsichtlich Reaktorsicherheit, Strahlenschutz, Entschädigungsleistungen nach dem Atomgesetz und nach Billigkeitsregelungen, Ersatzansprüche gegen die UdSSR sowie hinsichtlich der Energiepolitik der Bundesregierung; Konsequenzen im zwischenstaatlichen Bereich entsprechend der Sondersitzung der IAEO-Generalkonferenz in Wien

A bill to regulate above ground storage tanks used to store regulated substances.

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1987

Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to regulate above ground storage tanks used to store regulated substances. Requires owners of such tanks to provide the State or local authorities with all relevant particulars about such tanks, including age, capacity, location, and uses. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue notification and performance standards for such tanks. Requires the State to inventory all such tanks containing regulated substances, one inventory for petroleum, and another for all other regulated substances. Requires the Administrator to promulgate release detection and correction regulations, including leak detection systems, reporting requirements, and evidence of financial responsibility. Provides for interim measures before such regulations become effective. Permits corrective actions by the Administrator or State to protect human health and the environment, but makes owners or operators of tanks liable for costs. Authorizes States to conduct Administrator-approved programs to enforce this Act. Sets forth authorized actions when a facility owner or operator has not complied with or cannot meet financial responsibility requirements. Requires owners or operators of tanks to furnish the relevant government employees with all necessary information, including submitting their facilities to inspection and monitoring. Provides for confidentiality of such information and criminal penalties for prohibited disclosure. Authorizes the use of compliance orders to enforce this Act, providing daily civil penalties for noncompliance. Includes tanks under Federal jurisdiction under this Act, permitting exemptions of up to one year upon the President's specific request. Requires that all exemptions be reported annually to the Congress. Directs the Administrator to study above ground storage tanks used for both the storage of regulated and of other substances. Requires that the results of such studies be reported to the President and to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1992.

California Ocean Sanctuary Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1987

California Ocean Sanctuary Act of 1987 - Designates a specified area of the Outer Continental Shelf extending 200 miles seaward from the seaward boundary of California as the California Ocean Sanctuary, prohibiting the ocean dumping or incineration of toxic or hazardous waste within the Sanctuary. Prohibits the exploration for fossil fuels, including oil and gas leasing, in specified areas in the Sanctuary.

Zurückhaltung einer Expertise über Verstöße gegen den Umweltschutz in den Standortverwaltungen der Bundeswehr (G-SIG: 11045108)

Germany · German Bundestag · 27 March 1987

A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to permit persons adversely affected by an emergency suspension order to request an expedited hearing on the order.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1987

Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to permit persons adversely affected by an emergency pesticide suspension order to request an expedited hearing on such order.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection agency shall have authority to regulate air pollution on and over the Outer Continental Shelf.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1987

Amends the Clean Air Act to grant the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency authority to regulate air pollution resulting from an activity regulated under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

A bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency to clean up hazardous wastes at the Sheboygan Harbor site in Wisconsin.

United States · United States Congress · 23 March 1987

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to clean up hazardous wastes at Sheboygan Harbor, Wisconsin. Requires completion of such cleanup within three years of enactment.

National Ambient Air Quality Amendments Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1987

National Ambient Air Quality Amendments Act of 1987 - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to propose national primary ambient air quality standards for sulfur dioxide and for nitrogen dioxide concentrations over a period of not more than one hour unless such standard is determined not necessary to protect public health. Establishes standards for 1990 and after should the Administrator fail to act. Requires the Administrator to propose a revised national primary ambient air quality standard for ozone concentrations over a one-hour period, unless found unnecessary to protect human health. Establishes a standard for July 1, 1991, and after should the Administrator fail to act. Directs the Administrator to propose a national primary ambient air quality standard for acid aerosols and their precursors, unless it is determined that such a standard is unnecessary to protect human health. Requires that the standard be promulgated or the determination made by 1992. Requires the Administrator to propose a national secondary ambient air quality standard for ozone concentrations unless it is determined that such standard is unnecessary to protect natural resources or other elements of the public welfare. Requires that the standard be promulgated or the determination made by 1992. Requires that such standard be different from the primary one absent a determination that the primary standard will protect the public welfare. Directs the Administrator to propose a national secondary ambient air quality standard for fine particulates, unless it is determined that such standard is unnecessary to protect natural resources or other elements of the public welfare. Requires that the standard be promulgated or the determination made by 1992. Requires States to conduct separate public hearings on the implementation of national secondary ambient air quality standards. Requires the implementation of secondary standards for ozone or fine particles to be attained within three years of an approved State plan. Permits extensions as specified. Requires State implementation plans for national primary ambient air quality standards to prohibit emissions from stationary sources which contribute to atmospheric concentrations or loadings of pollutants or transformation products which could reasonably be expected to have an adverse effect on the public health, welfare, or environment of another State or country. Requires the Administrator to promulgate implementing regulations by 1989.

Health-protective Ambient Standard Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1987

Health-protective Ambient Standard Act - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish revised air quality criteria for photochemical oxidants (ozone), sulfur dioxide, and particulates. Requires the Administrator to promulgate national primary ambient air quality standards for such substances as specified, including a one hour standard for sulfur dioxide.

Council Directive 87/217/EEC of 19 March 1987 on the prevention and reduction of environmental pollution by asbestos

European Union · EUR-Lex · 19 March 1987

A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to assist States in responding to the threat to human health posed by exposure to radon.

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1987

Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and implement activities to assist State radon programs such as: (1) establishing an information clearinghouse; (2) designing and implementing training seminars for government officials; (3) demonstrating radon mitigation methods; and (4) establishing a national data base on the location and amounts of radon. Authorizes the Administrator to provide a State with technical assistance in developing or implementing programs addressing radon, including: (1) surveys of radon location and occurrence; (2) public information programs; and (3) controlling radon in existing or new structures. Directs the Administrator to report to the Congress annually on a plan to implement this assistance program. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States on an annual basis for radon assessment and mitigation, covering the same types of activities the Administrator may provide directly through technical assistance. Grants priority to State projects which involve serious radon contamination or potential for reduction, including the development of innovative techniques. Limits the Federal share of costs to 75 percent. Limits per State grants to 15 percent of the total funds available. Places other limitations on the uses of grant money. Directs the Administrator to study the extent of radon contamination in the Nation's school buildings, including a statistical survey of radon levels and a list of school districts where radon levels probably exceed target levels for remedial action. Authorizes the Administrator to provide technical assistance, information, and equipment to States for conducting radon tests. Authorizes the Administrator to undertake diagnostic and remedial effects at high radon level school buildings to develop the necessary technology. Requires the Administrator to report to the Congress annually for two years on activities under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1987

Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act - Prohibits the sale of beer, mineral water, soda water, or carbonated soft drinks in beverage containers by retailers and distributors unless such containers carry a refund value of not less than five cents. Requires that retailers and distributors pay the refund on returned containers of brands sold by such retailers or distributors. Prohibits distributors and retailers from selling beverages in metal beverage containers with detachable openings. Preempts inconsistent State or local laws. Prohibits State and local governments from imposing any tax on the collection or return of refund values. Imposes penalties of up to $1,000 for violations.

Acid Deposition Control Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1987

Acid Deposition Control Act of 1985 - Title I: Acid Deposition Control Program - Amends the Clean Air Act to establish an interstate transport and acid precursor reduction program. Designates an acid deposition impact region comprising a long-range transport corridor of 31 States east of the Mississippi and the District of Columbia. Sets forth sulfur dioxide emission reduction standards for such region of ten million tons below 1980 levels by the end of 1997. Requires such reduction to be accomplished in two phases, half the reductions to be made by the start of 1993. Directs the Acid Precipitation Task Force to conduct an accelerated research program during the first phase, examining the pattern of effects of atmospheric loading of pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1991, the program itself to be completed by the start of 1991. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to evaluate the results by July 1, 1992. Authorizes the Administrator to change the second phase of the reduction program, based upon first-phase research, in any of the following areas: (1) excluding or including States; (2) restricting reallotment of reductions among States; (3) altering individual State or aggregate targets; and (4) requiring reduction of nitrogen oxide emissions. Requires alterations to be made through public rule-making and after notice to the Congress, demonstrating increased protection. Requires impact region States to reduce their sulfur dioxide emissions in two phases to achieve a rate of no more than 1.2 pounds of sulfur dioxide per million British thermal units (Btus). Grants credits for reductions achieved after 1980 and permits States to reallot reductions among themselves unless otherwise prohibited. Requires State Governors to submit to the Administrator for approval two-phase reduction plans and compliance schedules. Directs the Administrator to establish reduction standards for any major source in noncompliance with its own plan or in a State without an acceptable emissions reduction plan. Requires owners or operators of major sources of sulfur dioxide emissions to submit to the Administrator reduction plans for such emissions if their State does not have an approved plan. States that failure to do so constitutes an emissions violation. Sets forth alternative methods of maintaining emissions limitations in addition to enforceable continuous emission reduction measures if such measures are enforceable by entities and persons other than the State in which the emissions occur: (1) least emissions dispatch to meet electric generating demand at existing generating capacity; (2) retirement of major stationary sources at an earlier than provided for date; (3) investments in energy conservation where emission reductions can be identified with such investments; (4) trading of emission reduction requirements and actual reductions through emission reduction banks or brokerage institutions; (5) precombustion cleaning of fuels; and (6) fuel substitution. Directs the President and the Secretary of State to negotiate emissions reductions with the Governments of Canada and Mexico to protect U.S. air from pollution from foreign sources. Prohibits the importation of electricity from Canada until comparable progress is made on sulfur dioxide emission reductions. Requires the President and Secretary to seek the installation of air pollution control equipment on Mexican copper and other metal smelters. Directs the President to report periodically to the Congress on progress made. Directs the Administrator to report to the Congress within four years on a study of long-range transport of pollutant problems in the remaining States. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1991. Directs the Administrator to report to the Congress on the emission limitation and enforceable measures adopted by the States or major stationary sources and approved by the Administrator. Directs the Administrator to develop and report to the Congress within four years on an inventory of sources of oxides of nitrogen in the impact region, control methods, and recommendations for emissions standards. Requires all primary nonferrous smelters previously granted an order (exemption) from sulfur oxides emission limitations to be in compliance by January 2, 1988.

Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1987

Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act of 1987 - Title I: Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation - Imposes joint, several, and strict liability for specified removal costs and damages upon the party responsible for a vessel or facility from which oil is either discharged into certain waters, or which poses a substantial threat of such a discharge. Exempts from such liability certain discharges permitted under Federal law. Defines conditions under which a mobile offshore drilling unit will be treated as either a tanker or as a facility for purposes of determining responsibility or excess liability. Sets forth defenses to liability under this Act. Sets forth limits to liability under this Act, with specified exceptions. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to establish by regulation a maximum liability limit. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress from time to time regarding liability adjustments. Defines circumstances under which liability for injury to natural resources shall be to either: (1) the United States; (2) the affected State; or (3) a foreign government. Sets forth recovery and indemnification procedures. Sets forth the uses of the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (the Fund) including: (1) payment of removal costs and administrative expenses; and (2) contributions to the International Fund. Sets forth defenses to liability for such Fund and a specified maximum amount which may be paid from the Fund. Confers rights of subrogation upon the United States for payment of any claim by the Fund. Sets forth a claims procedure for removal costs or damages. Requires the Secretary to designate the source of a discharge (or potential discharge), and to immediately notify the responsible party or guarantor of such designation. Sets forth the advertisement procedures to be followed by such a designee or guarantor. Grants subrogation rights to any person (including the Fund) who pays compensation under this Act to any claimant for costs or damages. Requires the party responsible for certain vessels over 300 gross tons to establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility to meet maximum liability limits. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to withhold or revoke the clearance of any vessel which fails to certify such financial responsibility. Sets forth circumstances under which such vessels may have entry into U.S. ports or waters denied, or have their oil cargo seized. Imposes a civil penalty for failure to comply with the financial responsibility requirement. Restricts judicial review of any regulation promulgated under this Act to the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Grants the district courts original jurisdiction over all actions arising under this Act. Sets forth a limitation period for actions for removal costs, damages, or contribution. Title II: Conforming Amendments - Sets forth conforming amendments to certain related statutes. Title III: Implementation of International Conventions - States that during any period in which the Civil Liability Convention and the Fund Convention are in force with respect to the United States, owner liability for pollution damage arising from a ship-related incident shall be determined according to such Conventions. Grants recognition to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund as a legal person under Federal law, and deems the Director of such Fund to have irrevocably appointed the Secretary of State as the Fund's agent for service of process for legal proceedings involving the Fund within the United States. Exempts such Fund and its assets from all direct taxation in the United States. Provides that certain required contributions with respect to oil received in the United States shall be paid to the International Fund from the Oil Spill Compensation Fund. Grants recognition of any final judgment of a court of any country which is a party to either the Civil Liability Convention or the Fund Convention. Sets forth the financial responsibility requirements of ship-owners whose vessels are subject to the Civil Liability Convention. Imposes specified sanctions and civil penalties upon persons violating the financial responsibility requirements. Waives all U.S. defenses based upon sovereign immunity with respect to any controversy arising under the Civil Liability Convention or the Fund Convention relating to any ship owned by the United States and used for commercial purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations to implement this Act, and all Federal obligations under the specified Oil Pollution Conventions.

Endangered Species Act Amendments of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1987

Endangered Species Act Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to ban the importation of shrimp and shrimp products from any country whose commercial fishing activities may result in the incidental taking of threatened or endangered species and whose enforcement of restrictions on such incidental taking is not equivalent to that of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to evaluate each nation exporting shrimp to the United States for compliance.

Acid Deposition Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1987

Acid Deposition Act - Title I: Acid Deposition Control Program - Amends the Clean Air Act to limit the application of such Act's sulfur dioxide emissions limitations to sources constructed or modified in 1980 and earlier. Requires electric utilities in the acid deposition impact region which convert to coal after 1980 to meet an emission standard not in excess of 1.2 pounds of sulfur dioxide per million British thermal units (Btu's). Designates an acid deposition impact region comprising a long-range transport corridor of 31 States east of the Mississippi and the District of Columbia. Requires such region to achieve in two equal phases a total reduction of annual emissions of sulfur dioxide of ten million tons below 1980 levels, the first five million by the start of 1991. Directs the Acid Precipitation Task Force to implement an accelerated research program during the first stage to examine the pattern of effects of atmospheric loading of pollutants such as sulfur and nitrogen oxides. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1990. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to evaluate such results until no later than the start of FY 1992. Authorizes appropriations for such evaluations for FY 1989 through 1991. Requires the completion of the second phase's five million ton emissions reduction by the start of 1996. Authorizes the Administrator to vary through rulemaking by April 1, 1992, the requirements of the second stage based upon the first stage research evaluations. Requires the Administrator to report to the Congress on proposed changes and requires such changes to increase protection of sensitive areas and mitigation of identified damage. Directs the Administrator to report to the Congress by the end of FY 1992 if a determination is made that individual State nitrogen oxides reduction standards should not be established. Requires each State to reduce its proportional share of annual sulfur dioxide emissions, permitting two or more States to reallot their shares among themselves so long as the total, required reduction is achieved. Requires each State to adopt enforceable reduction measures within two years of this Act's enactment, submitting them to the Administrator for approval and other States for comment. Provides for revisions of such measures by the State or the Administrator. Applies Federal reduction standards of 1.2 pounds of sulfur dioxide per million Btu's in addition to State established requirements for any major stationary source in noncompliance with the applicable implementation plan by the end of 1986. Applies the Federal standard to all facilities owned or operated by an owner or operated of a facility which continues to be in noncompliance by 1991. Applies Federal reduction standards of an average among facilities of 1.2 pounds of sulfur dioxide per million Btu's on a 30-day average to covered sources in States in the impact region without the required enforcement measures. Requires the owner or operator of such sources to submit a compliance plan and schedule to the Administrator for approval. Permits the use of the following measures to reduce emissions in addition to enforceable continuous emission reduction measures if such measures are enforceable by entities and persons other than the State in which the emissions occur: (1) least emissions dispatch to meet electric generating demand at existing generating capacity; (2) retirement of major stationary sources at an earlier than provided for date; (3) investments in energy conservation where emission reductions can be identified with such investments; (4) trading of emission reduction requirements and actual reductions through emission reduction banks or brokerage institutions; (5) precombustion cleaning of fuels, and (6) fuel substitution. Directs the Administrator and the Secretaries of Energy, Commerce, and State to induce Canada to achieve comparable reductions. Requires the Administrator to certify that progress on such front is being made by Canada before the Department of Energy approves agreements for the importation of electric energy from Canada under the Federal Power Act. Directs the President and Secretary of State to seek the installation and monitoring of air pollution control equipment on new major emissions sources, including copper and other metal smelters in Mexico. Directs the President to report periodically to the Congress on progress in such endeavor. Directs the Administrator to report to the appropriate congressional committees on compliance with emission limitations and other enforceable measures under this Act.

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Mancini delivered on 17 March 1987. # Pretore di Salò v Persons unknown. # Reference for a preliminary ruling: Pretura di Salò - Italy. # Preliminary ruling - Damage to the environment. # Case 14/86.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 17 March 1987

A bill to amend title II of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, as amended, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1988 and 1989.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1987

Amends title II (monitoring and research programs for ocean and coastal dumping) of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations through FY 1989.

Pesticide Price Competition Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1987

Pesticide Price Competition Act - Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to permit applicants to file abbreviated applications for registration of pesticides and new uses of pesticides if the pesticide is identical or substantially similar chemically to a previously registered pesticide, and if labeling requirements and other conditions are met.

Radon Program Development Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1987

State Radon Program Development Act of 1987 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and implement activities to assist State radon programs such as: (1) establishing an information clearinghouse; (2) designing and implementing training seminars for government officials; (3) demonstrating radon mitigation methods; and (4) establishing a national data base on the location and amounts of radon. Authorizes the Administrator to provide a State with technical assistance in developing or implementing programs addressing radon, including: (1) surveys of radon location and occurrence; (2) public information programs; and (3) controlling radon in existing or new structures. Directs the Administrator to report to the Congress annually on a plan to implement this assistance program. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States on an annual basis for radon assessment and mitigation, covering the same activities the Administrator may provide directly through technical assistance. Grants priority to State projects which involve serious radon contamination or potential for reduction, including the development of innovative techniques. Limits the Federal share of costs to 75 percent. Limits per State grants to 15 percent of the total funds available. Places other limitations on the uses of grant money. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Radon Detection in School Buildings Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1987

Radon Detection in School Buildings Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study the extent of radon contamination in the Nation's school buildings, including a statistical survey of radon levels and a list of school districts where radon levels probably exceed target levels for remedial action. Authorizes the Administrator to provide technical assistance, information, and equipment to States for conducting radon tests. Authorizes the Administrator to undertake diagnostic and remedial efforts at high radon level school buildings to develop the necessary technology. Requires the Administrator to report to the Congress annually for two years on activities under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

Bekanntgabe der Bildung der Bundesregierung und Vereidigung der Bundesminister (G-SIG: 11000056)

Germany · German Bundestag · 12 March 1987

Hans-Dietrich Genscher, Bundesminister des Auswärtigen; Dr. Friedrich Zimmermann, Bundesminister des Innern; Hans Engelhard, Bundesminister der Justiz; Dr. Gerhard Stoltenberg, Bundesminister der Finanzen; Dr. Martin Bangemann, Bundesminister für Wirtschaft; Ignaz Kiechle, Bundesminister für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten; Frau Dr. Dorothee Wilms, Bundesminister für innerdeutsche Beziehungen; Dr. Norbert Blüm, Bundesminister für Arbeit und Sozialordnung; Dr. Manfred Wörner, Bundesminister der Verteidigung; Frau Dr. Rita Süssmuth, Bundesminister für Jugend, Familie, Frauen und Gesundheit; Dr. Jürgen Warnke, Bundesminister für Verkehr; Dr. Walter Wallmann, Bundesminister für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit; Dr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, Bundesminister für das Post- und Fernmeldewesen; Dr. Oscar Schneider, Bundesminister für Raumordnung, Bauwesen und Städtebau; Dr. Heinz Riesenhuber, Bundesminister für Forschung und Technologie; Jürgen Möllemann, Bundesminister für Bildung und Wissenschaft; Hans Klein, Bundesminister für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit; Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble, Bundesminister für besondere Aufgaben

Coastal Wetlands Recovery Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1987

Coastal Wetlands Recovery Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army to identify and designate threatened coastal wetlands for which a wetlands action plan must be developed. Grants priority to those wetlands determined to be most threatened. Requires each such plan to specify wetlands boundaries, causes of degradation, and a timetable for actions which need to be taken, as well as allocating financial responsibility for such activities. Authorizes the use of water control structures and the appropriate diversion or deposition of natural elements. Sets forth State participation and financial responsibilities under this Act, requiring the contribution of at least 25 percent of costs from non-Federal sources. Requires wetlands plans to be periodically reviewed and updated. Grants the Secretary emergency authority to take necessary actions at priority wetlands during FY 1987 and 1988. Authorizes appropriations.

A bill to direct the Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency to develop and demonstrate a water resources-aquatic plant management project and to provide grants for scientific research to support such project.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1987

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and demonstrate a program in water resources-aquatic plant management in the form of a management model system. Requires the Administrator to develop a mechanism for peer review of such system. Requires the system's completion within three years of enactment of this Act. Directs the Administrator to report to the Congress a three-year plan of implementation and annually on the activities carried out under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990. Directs the Administrator to make grants for necessary research. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1987

Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1987 - Authorizes appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for FY 1988 and 1989 for research, development, and demonstration activities authorized under: (1) the Clean Air Act; (2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; (3) the Safe Drinking Water Act; (4) the Solid Waste Disposal Act; (5) the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); (6) the Public Health Service Act (radiation activities); (7) interdisciplinary activities provisions; (8) the Toxic Substances Control Act; and (9) energy research. Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator of EPA for FY 1988 and 1989 for program management and support related to environmental research and development.

A bill to authorize appropriations to carry out the Endangered Species Act of 1973 during fiscal years 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992.

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1987

Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY 1992.

A bill to authorize appropriations to carry out the Endangered Species Act of 1973 during fiscal years 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1987

Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY 1992.

A bill relating to the treatment of environmental protection and natural resource conservation as aspects of open and fair international trade.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1987

Affirms the policy of the United States to assist in preventing the degradation of the world's environment. Declares that the principal U.S. trade negotiating objectives under the Trade Act of 1974 shall include: (1) the enactment and enforcement of laws which adequately recognize and protect environmental quality; and (2) the development of international rules and dispute settlement procedures against trade distorting practices that arise from inadequate national protection and enforcement of environmental quality. Prohibits the President from entering into any trade agreement negotiations unless the President first reports to the Congress on the actions that will be taken to promote such U.S. objectives. Prohibits any trade agreement from taking effect unless the President consults with specified congressional committees regularly regarding the progress being made toward adoption of such objectives. Requires the President to report periodically to the Congress on those foreign countries and instrumentalities which either refuse to negotiate, or to negotiate in good faith. Directs the President to establish an Interagency Advisory Committee on International Environmental Protection.

Plastic Pollution Control Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1987

Plastic Pollution Control Act of 1987 - Title I: Plastic Pollution Control Measures - Prohibits the disposal of plastic products into waters under the jurisdiction of the United States, except as necessary for safety, through unavoidable accidents, or pursuant to a permit under the Marine Protection Research Sanctuaries Act or Clean Water Act. Requires the President to ensure the compliance of public vessels with this requirement to the extent practicable. Establishes criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act, based upon several factors, including the circumstances, extent of the violation, and the resulting economic benefit. Makes all Federal agencies responsible for enforcing this Act. Authorizes citizen suits against violators or public officials for failure to act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study methods to reduce or eliminate the disposal of plastics in U.S. waters, requiring a report to the Congress within six months. Directs the Administrator, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a public outreach program to educate the public about the harms caused by the improper disposal of plastics, including penalties under this Act. Title II: Implementation of Annex V - Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to administer and enforce the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (Annex V) which prohibits the disposal of any material from a ship. Title III: Relation to Other Law - States that this Act does not preempt or supersede other Federal or State laws. Title IV: Authorization - Authorizes appropriations.

Coastal Wetlands Recovery Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1987

Coastal Wetlands Recovery Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army to identify and designate threatened coastal wetlands for which a wetlands action plan must be developed. Grants priority to those wetlands determined to be most threatened. Requires each such plan to specify wetlands boundaries, causes of degradation, and a timetable for actions which need to be taken, as well as allocating financial responsibility for such activities. Authorizes the use of water control structures and the appropriate diversion or deposition of natural elements. Sets forth State participation and financial responsibilities under this Act, requiring the contribution of at least 25 percent of costs from non-Federal sources. Requires wetlands plans to be periodically reviewed and updated. Grants the Secretary emergency authority to take necessary actions at priority wetlands during FY 1987 and 1988. Authorizes appropriations.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE JOB-CREATION POTENTIAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES

European Union · European Commission · 2 March 1987

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION ESTABLISHING A FIVE - YEAR COMMUNITY-WIDE PROGRAMME OF PROJECTS ILLUSTRATING HOW ACTIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD CAN ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO EMPLOYMENT CREATION

European Union · European Commission · 2 March 1987

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote competitiveness in the motor vehicle aftermarket and to preserve consumer freedom of choice to select parts and service, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1987

Amends the Clean Air Act to limit the manufacturer's warranty on emission control components on new vehicles and new motor vehicle engines to two years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first. (Currently the warranty covers the useful life of the vehicle.) Requires the manufacturer to warrant that the engine or motor vehicle is equipped with emission control components designed to conform to any applicable regulations under the Clean Air Act. Repeals the requirement of certification by manufacturers and rebuilders of motor vehicle parts or motor vehicle engine parts that use of such parts will not result in a failure of the vehicle or engine to comply with emission standards of the Clean Air Act. Provides that the term "emission control component" means only a catalytic converter, thermal reactor, or other component installed on or in a vehicle for the sole purpose of reducing vehicle emission and does not include vehicle components which were in general use prior to model year 1968. Eliminates the waiver provision which allows auto manufacturers to specify the use of one of their own parts for proper maintenance and use of the vehicle or engine. Preempts State laws in the area of warranties or prescribed maintenance requirements for new motor vehicles or their engines. Prohibits the removal or rendering inoperative of any part or component placed in or on a motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine for the sole purpose of controlling emissions, except as may be necessary for routine maintenance. Provides that the owner of any motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine warranted under this Act is responsible for the proper maintenance of such vehicle's or engine's emission control parts unless such parts are covered by any warranty not required by this Act. Provides that the prohibition against conditioning warranty coverage of a new motor vehicle or a new motor vehicle engine upon the use of the manufacturer's parts or systems shall not apply to warranty coverage of parts, systems, or services provided without charge under the terms of the purchase agreement.

A bill to implement the provisions of annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as modified by the Protocol of 1978.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Prohibits the dumping of plastics, food wastes, or other garbage into the waters of the United States, except as specified. Establishes civil penalties for violations and authorizes the use of injunctive relief. Directs the President to ensure compliance of public vessels with Annex V of the International Convention of Pollution from Ships and with this Act. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to provide refuse disposal facilities at ports and terminals.

Plastic Waste Reduction and Disposal Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Plastic Waste Reduction and Disposal Act of 1987 - Title I: Study of Plastic Pollution - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study and report to the Congress on how to mitigate the adverse effects on the environment, including fish and wildlife, of discarding and dumping plastics. Title II: Regulation to Control Plastic Pollution - Requires packaging containers, within 18 months of this Act's enactment, to be made of a naturally degradable material which decomposes within a specified period. Permits States or subdivisions to adopt more stringent standards. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

Stratosphere Protection Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Stratosphere Protection Act of 1987 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to list manufactured substances known or reasonably anticipated to cause atmospheric modification, including stratospheric ozone depletion, and to assign an ozone depletion potential to each substance (the priority list). Requires the Administrator to list simultaneously and update annually other manufactured substances meeting the same criteria, assigning ozone depletion potentials for each. Includes specified chlorofluorocarbons on each list. Requires producers of substances on either list to report initially and annually to the Administrator on such production until it ceases. Limits production of substances on the priority list to 1986 levels after 1987. Prohibits the production, after 1994, of any substances in quantities sufficient for the ozone depletion potential to exceed five percent of the United States' portion of depletion for 1986. Sets forth a compliance schedule. Permits modifications, exceptions, and offsets as specified. Establishes phased-in penalties for violations, assessed on the degree of competitive advantage gained by using the ozone depleting substance. Prohibits imports of such substances or products manufactured using such substances unless the exporting nation has an equivalent or more stringent production reduction program. Requires the Administrator to notify each nation of this restriction and to certify national programs, such certification to be reviewed annually. Equates imports with production when determining a manufacturer's required reductions. Requires containers of listed substances to carry labeling stating the contents and potential damaging effects. Authorizes the Administrator to assess civil penalties or seek injunctive relief for violations and to revoke any permit for continued noncompliance. Establishes criminal penalties for knowing violations. Permits judicial review of final regulations and permits the taking of additional evidence as specified. Authorizes citizen suits against violators or the Administrator, subject to specified conditions. Requires that the Administrator be notified of such suits. Permits the Administrator to intervene as a matter of right. Permits others to intervene as a matter of right against alleged violators. Permits the awarding of costs and fees to the substantially prevailing party.

Stratospheric Ozone and Climate Protection Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Stratospheric Ozone and Climate Protection Act of 1987 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a priority list of manufactured substances known or reasonably anticipated to cause atmospheric modification, including stratospheric ozone depletion, and to assign an ozone depletion potential to each substance. Requires the Administrator to list simultaneously and update annually other manufactured substances meeting the same criteria, assigning ozone depletion potentials for each. Includes specified chlorofluorocarbons on each list. Requires producers of substances on either list to report initially and annually to the Administrator on such production until it ceases. Limits production of substances on the priority list to 1986 levels after 1987. Requires further scheduled reductions until 1993, when a reduction to five percent of 1986 production levels must be achieved. Prohibits the production, beginning in 1994, of any substances in quantities sufficient for the ozone depletion potential to exceed five percent of the United States' portion of depletion for 1986. Sets forth a compliance schedule. Permits modifications, exceptions, and offsets as specified. Prohibits imports of such substances or products manufactured using such substances, unless the exporting nation has an equivalent or more stringent production reduction program. Requires the Administrator to certify national programs, such certification to be reviewed annually. Equates imports with production when determining a manufacturer's required reductions. Requires containers of listed substances to carry labeling stating the contents and potential damaging effects. Authorizes the Administrator to assess civil penalties or seek injunctive relief for violations and to revoke any permit for continued noncompliance. Establishes criminal penalties for knowing violations. Permits judicial review of final regulations and permits the taking of additional evidence as specified. Authorizes citizen suits against violators or the Administrator, subject to specified conditions. Requires that the Administrator be notified of such suits. Permits the Administrator to intervene as a matter of right. Permits others to intervene as a matter of right against alleged violators. Permits the awarding of costs and fees to the substantially prevailing party.

A joint resolution to provide for timely issuance of grants and loans by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984 to ensure that eligible local educational agencies can complete asbestos abatement work in school buildings during the 1987 summer school recess.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and other involved agencies to ensure that eligible local educational agencies receive financial assistance under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984 in time to complete asbestos abatement work not later than the end of the 1987 summer school recess.

A concurrent resolution urging the President to take immediate action to reduce the depletion of the ozone layer attributable to worldwide emissions of chloroflourocarbons.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Supports the President in seeking global measures regarding the adverse effects resulting from the release of chlorofluorocarbons and other manufactured chemicals that may deplete the ozone layer, including negotiating an immediate international reduction in the use of chlorofluorocarbons and the expeditious elimination of fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons and other manufacturing chemicals that may deplete the ozone layer.

A bill to permit citizens of any State to bring a Federal civil action against persons creating a public nuisance through the improper management of medical waste in another State.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit any person from storing, transporting, or disposing of medical waste (solid waste derived from medical practices) in any State in a manner which causes or contributes to a threat to public health or safety, or a public nuisance, in any other State. Authorizes citizen suits in Federal district courts to enforce this prohibition.

A joint resolution to provide for timely issuance of grants and loans by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984 to ensure that eligible local educational agencies can complete asbestos abatement work in school buildings during the 1987 summer school recess.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and other involved agencies to ensure that eligible local educational agencies receive financial assistance under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984 in time to complete asbestos abatement work by the end of the 1987 summer school recess.

A concurrent resolution concerning the encouragement and support for international negotiations, pursuant to section 156 of the Clean Air Act, by the President to develop a protocol to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer setting forth standards and regulations to protect the stratosphere from the adverse effects of chlorofluorocarbons.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Supports the President in seeking global measures regarding the adverse effects resulting from the release of chlorofluorocarbons through the adoption of a protocol to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer. Urges the President to negotiate: (1) an immediate reduction on the use of chlorofluorocarbons; (2) the expeditious development of safe, effective, and nontoxic nonozone depleting chemicals; and (3) the elimination of fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons that may deplete the ozone layer.

A concurrent resolution to request the President to take appropriate actions toward the establishment of a cooperative international research program with respect to the greenhouse effect.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Requests the President to establish a cooperative international research program concerning the greenhouse effect of increased concentration of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. Requires any such program established by the President to be started during or before 1991, which shall be known as the International Year of the Greenhouse Effect. Provides that such program should be coordinated on behalf the United States by the Chairman of the National Academy of Sciences and the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the Climate Program Office in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Gesetz zur Beendigung der energiewirtschaftlichen Nutzung der Kernenergie und ihrer sicherheitstechnischen Behandlung in der Übergangszeit (Kernenergieabwicklungsgesetz) (G-SIG: 11020006)

Germany · German Bundestag · 19 February 1987

<strong>Bezug:</strong> Wiedervorlage des bereits in der 10.WP eingebrachten Gesetzentwurfs (s. GESTA 10.WP Q16, Abschlußband S. 1084) Vergleiche auch den textidentischen Gesetzentwurf des Landes Hamburg Q05 <br /> <br /> <strong>Inhalt:</strong> Mittelfristige Abwicklung der Kernenergienutzung, Aufhebung der Kernenergieförderung, Genehmigungen nur noch für Nachrüstungen, obligatorische sicherheitstechnische Überprüfungen, finanzielle Stillegungsvorsorge, Normierung des Strahlenschutzes, Verbot der Wiederaufarbeitung und der Plutoniumnutzung, Entsorgungsnachweis für kerntechnische Anlagen, Erhöhung der Deckungsvorsorge für nukleare Schäden und Neuregelung des Ausgleichsanspruchs, Neugestaltung der Entschädigungspflicht des Staates gegenüber den Betreibern kerntechnischer Anlagen, Stillegung von Anlagen zur energiewirtschaftlichen Nutzung der Kernenergie bis zum 31. Dezember 1996, Beteiligung der Betriebs- oder Personalräte an der Realisierung von Schutzzielen; Änderung des Atomgesetzes, des Gesetzes über die Entlastung der Gerichte in der Verwaltungs- und Finanzgerichtsbarkeit und der 4. Verordnung zur Durchführung des Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetzes sowie Einfügung eines § 328a Strafgesetzbuch. Der Bundeshaushalt wird für 30 Jahre mit nicht bezifferbaren Kosten belastet. <br /> <br /> <strong>Nebenschlagwörter:</strong> Atomgesetz/Änderung der Zweckbestimmung * Atomrechtliches Genehmigungsverfahren/Neuregelung des atomrechtlichen Genehmigungsverfahrens * Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz/Änderung der 4. VO zur Durchführung des BImSchG * Finanzgericht/Änderung des § 9 Gesetz zur Entlastung der Gerichte in der Verwaltungs- und Finanzgerichtsbarkeit * Verwaltungsgericht/Änderung des § 9 des Gesetzes zur Entlastung der Gerichte in der Verwaltungs- und Finanzgerichtsbarkeit * Haftung für kerntechnische Anlagen/ Neuregelung * Entsorgung/Entsorgungsnachweis für kerntechnische Anlagen * Kernkraftwerk/Stillegungsvorsorge * Plutonium/Verbot der Plutoniumnutzung * Wiederaufarbeitung von Kernbrennstoffen/Verbot der Wiederaufarbeitung * Strahlenschutz/Regelung im Atomgesetz * Reaktorsicherheit/Sicherheitsüberprüfung kerntechnischer Anlagen * Kernenergie/Ausstieg aus der Kernenergie

A concurrent resolution urging the President to take immediate action to reduce the depletion of the ozone layer attributable to worldwide emissions of chlorofluorocarbons.

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1987

Supports the President in seeking global measures regarding the adverse effects resulting from the release of chloroflurocarbons and other manufactured chemicals that significantly deplete the ozone layer, including negotiating an immediate international reduction in the use of chlorofluorocarbons and the expeditious elimination of fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons and other manufacturing chemicals that may deplete the ozone layer.

Plastic Waste Reduction and Disposal Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1987

Plastic Waste Reduction and Disposal Act of 1987 - Title I: Study of Plastic Pollution - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study and report to the Congress on how to mitigate the adverse effects on the environment, including fish and wildlife, of discarding and dumping plastics. Title II: Regulation to Control Plastic Pollution - Requires packaging containers, within 18 months of this Act's enactment, to be made of a naturally degradable material which decomposes within a specified period. Permits States or subdivisions to adopt more stringent standards. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.