Environment

76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress made in regard to his discussions with the motor industry for measures for the safe and effective disposal of end of life vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26698/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress made in regard to his discussions with the motor industry for measures for the safe and effective disposal of end of life vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26698/01]

75 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he plans to deal with the undersupply of rental accommodation. [26126/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

75 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he plans to deal with the undersupply of rental accommodation. [26126/01]

74 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has for a comprehensive national study of existing and closed landfill waste sites, having regard to the findings of a study conducted by Imperial College, London, which found that there were small but measurable increases in birth defects among children born within a two kilometre radius of such sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26670/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

74 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has for a comprehensive national study of existing and closed landfill waste sites, having regard to the findings of a study conducted by Imperial College, London, which found that there were small but measurable increases in birth defects among children born within a two kilometre radius of such sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26670/01]

73 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if proposals regarding the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's European Landscape Convention have been finalised; if so, when they will be submitted to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26043/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

73 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if proposals regarding the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's European Landscape Convention have been finalised; if so, when they will be submitted to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26043/01]

72 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the action he proposes to take to stop the large scale encroachment on to public land by traveller traders; and if he proposes to change the Traveller Accommodation Bill, 1998. [26119/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

72 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the action he proposes to take to stop the large scale encroachment on to public land by traveller traders; and if he proposes to change the Traveller Accommodation Bill, 1998. [26119/01]

71 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the efforts he has made to resolve the dispute with land owners which has already set back parts of the road building programme by at least six months. [26118/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

71 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the efforts he has made to resolve the dispute with land owners which has already set back parts of the road building programme by at least six months. [26118/01]

70 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to change Government housing policy having regard to the continuing inability of families to afford their own homes, the low number of local authority dwellings being constructed and the general downturn in housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26587/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

70 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to change Government housing policy having regard to the continuing inability of families to afford their own homes, the low number of local authority dwellings being constructed and the general downturn in housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26587/01]

69 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the extent of illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26899/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

69 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the extent of illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26899/01]

76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress made in regard to his discussions with the motor industry for measures for the safe and effective disposal of end of life vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26698/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress made in regard to his discussions with the motor industry for measures for the safe and effective disposal of end of life vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26698/01]

501 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to concerns by the private rented residential sector; his views on the fundamental and important role of the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26295/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

501 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to concerns by the private rented residential sector; his views on the fundamental and important role of the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26295/01]

135 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason he has not implemented the recommendations of the Commission on the Private Rented Residential Sector; the progress which has been made on the legislation recommended in the commission report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26701/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

135 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason he has not implemented the recommendations of the Commission on the Private Rented Residential Sector; the progress which has been made on the legislation recommended in the commission report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26701/01]

75 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he plans to deal with the undersupply of rental accommodation. [26126/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

75 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he plans to deal with the undersupply of rental accommodation. [26126/01]

74 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has for a comprehensive national study of existing and closed landfill waste sites, having regard to the findings of a study conducted by Imperial College, London, which found that there were small but measurable increases in birth defects among children born within a two kilometre radius of such sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26670/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

74 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has for a comprehensive national study of existing and closed landfill waste sites, having regard to the findings of a study conducted by Imperial College, London, which found that there were small but measurable increases in birth defects among children born within a two kilometre radius of such sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26670/01]

114 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has submitted proposals to Government in relation to the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's landscape convention; if the convention will be ratified in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23527/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

114 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has submitted proposals to Government in relation to the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's landscape convention; if the convention will be ratified in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23527/01]

73 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if proposals regarding the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's European Landscape Convention have been finalised; if so, when they will be submitted to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26043/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

73 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if proposals regarding the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's European Landscape Convention have been finalised; if so, when they will be submitted to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26043/01]

72 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the action he proposes to take to stop the large scale encroachment on to public land by traveller traders; and if he proposes to change the Traveller Accommodation Bill, 1998. [26119/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

72 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the action he proposes to take to stop the large scale encroachment on to public land by traveller traders; and if he proposes to change the Traveller Accommodation Bill, 1998. [26119/01]

71 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the efforts he has made to resolve the dispute with land owners which has already set back parts of the road building programme by at least six months. [26118/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

71 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the efforts he has made to resolve the dispute with land owners which has already set back parts of the road building programme by at least six months. [26118/01]

70 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to change Government housing policy having regard to the continuing inability of families to afford their own homes, the low number of local authority dwellings being constructed and the general downturn in housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26587/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

70 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to change Government housing policy having regard to the continuing inability of families to afford their own homes, the low number of local authority dwellings being constructed and the general downturn in housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26587/01]

69 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the extent of illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26899/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

69 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the extent of illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26899/01]

2001/777/EC: Council Decision of 6 November 2001 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under a special lending action for selected environmental projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern Dimension

European Union · EUR-Lex · 6 November 2001

A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area.

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 2001

Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President, upon determining that at least one harmful substance is being or has been released in an area that the President has declared to be a disaster area, to carry out a program for the protection, assessment, monitoring, and study of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and responding emergency personnel in the area. Allows the President to carry out a program through a cooperative agreement with a medical or academic institution, or a consortium of such institutions that is: (1) located in close proximity to the area; and (2) experienced in environmental or occupational health and safety.

Community Drinking Water Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 2001

Community Drinking Water Assistance Act - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to establish a program of grants to small public water systems located in disadvantaged communities (or those that may become disadvantaged as a result of compliance with drinking water standards) for use in carrying out projects and activities to comply with such standards. Provides temporary relief from enforcement by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency of drinking water standards for such systems during and after the grant application process. Delays implementation or enforcement by the Administrator of an arsenic standard in any State until the earlier of January 1, 2006, or the date on which the Administrator certifies that the program has been implemented in that State and the State has made substantial progress in drinking water standards compliance.

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide for research on methods to combat biological contamination of public drinking water supplies, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 2001

Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to organizations, and enter into contracts and other arrangements with any person, to conduct research into methods to combat the biological contamination of public water supplies.

Western Water Security Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 2001

Western Water Enhancement Security Act - Directs the Federal agencies that are signatories to Attachment 3 of the Federal record of decision issued August 28, 2000, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for the CALFED Bay-Delta Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to continue to operate under the interim governance structure described until a Water Security Board is established. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the State of California to develop a proposal to establish such Board for managing CALFED program operations and to otherwise provide for the long-term implementation of such program. Requires such Federal agencies: (1) to develop a program to achieve for agricultural and urban uses throughout the Bay-Delta solution area increased water supply and water yield, improved water quality, and environmental benefits and improved water system reliability, water use efficiency, watershed management, water transfers, and levee protection; and (2) to manage the Environmental Water Account and the Ecosystem Restoration Program as part of a comprehensive plan to assure that actions taken to protect endangered species avoid redirected impacts and water supply and water quality impacts to the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project and adverse effects (by imposing costs) on the water right holders in the Bay-Delta solution area. Requires the Secretary to carry out all actions necessary to implement the CALFED program. Requires the implementing entity (the Secretary, or for purposes of grants for projects in California, the Board) to undertake a competitive grant program to: (1) investigate and identify opportunities for the design and construction of demonstration and permanent facilities, or the implementation of other programs, to increase water yield and supply, maintain existing supply, improve quality, or improve use efficiency and conservation, reclamation, desalination of brackish and sea water, and recycling of wastewater and impaired ground and surface waters; (2) carry out design and construction of identified facilities and implement such other programs; (3) conduct research; and (4) encourage watershed management actions to increase quality, yield, supply, and groundwater recharge and storage. Authorizes appropriations for the Federal share of specified CALFED program costs and expenses and prescribes the process for authorizing appropriations for the Federal share of the costs of implementing program elements set forth in the record of decision so as to maintain balanced implementation in all program areas. Expresses congressional intent regarding environmental justice in program implementation. Small Reclamation Water Resources Project Act of 2001 - Amends the Small Reclamation Projects Act of 1956 to: (1) provide that eligible projects may include, but not be limited to, irrigation projects; and (2) modify loan and grant programs to establish within the Bureau of Reclamation a program for loans, grants, and loan guarantees to any organization to carry out a reclamation project, a Small Reclamation Water Resources Management Partnership Program, and a loan guarantee demonstration program. Directs the Secretary to review programs administered by the Department of the Interior to reduce California's current use of Colorado River water to its basic annual apportionment. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct a feasibility study on enlarging Willard Bay Reservoir for the development of additional storage to meet water supply needs within the Weber Basin Project area. Amends the Federal Water Project Recreation Act to: (1) authorize the Secretary, in the absence of a non-Federal managing partner, as part of any water resource development project, to plan, construct, manage, and maintain or otherwise provide for public use and enjoyment of public lands, facilities, and water areas, the costs of which are nonreimbursable; (2) repeal requirements regarding the lease of certain facilities and project lands to non-Federal public bodies; (3) require the deposit of amounts collected for admission to or recreational use of project land and waters in a special account in the Reclamation Fund; (4) authorize the Secretary to enter into agreements with other non-Federal entities for recreation and concession management at Bureau of Reclamation projects; (5) authorize the Secretary to approve the administration, management, and use of Reclamation lands, waters, and resources by means of specified conveyance instruments; and (6) authorize the Secretary to produce and/or sell to the public information about Reclamation programs, other Bureau or area memorabilia, and other merchandise. Limits the amount of and recovery period for reimbursable expenses for repair and maintenance with regard to the Valve Rehabilitation Project at the Arrowrock Dam, Boise Project, Idaho.

Chemical Security Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 31 October 2001

Chemical Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations to: (1) designate certain combinations of chemical sources and substances of concern as high priority categories based on the severity of the threat posed by an accidental or criminal release of such substance; and (2) require each owner and operator of a high priority category chemical source to take specified actions to prevent, control, and minimize the potential consequences of such a release. Declares that each such owner and operator has a general duty to: (1) identify hazards that may result from an accidental or criminal release; (2) ensure safer design and maintenance of that source; and (3) minimize the consequences of any such release. Grants authority to the Administrator or the Attorney General to: (1) secure necessary relief to abate imminent and substantial endangerments to the public health or welfare or the environment because of a potential release or to issue orders necessary to protect the public; (2) require persons believed to have information relating to a potential release, or persons subject to any Act requirement, to establish and maintain records, make reports, and provide information; and (3) enter the premises and have access to records and required information of such an owner or operator. Provides for: (1) public availability of records and information obtained, with exceptions for national security and trade secrets; and (2) civil and criminal penalties.

A bill to establish a program to provide grants to drinking water and wastewater facilities to meet immediate security needs.

United States · United States Congress · 31 October 2001

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to allocate funds to States for use in awarding grants to publicly- or privately-owned drinking water or wastewater facilities for projects or activities carried out to address an immediate physical security need.

Water Infrastructure Security and Research Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2001

Water Infrastructure Security and Research Development Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program of grants to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, research institutions to improve the protection and security of public water supply systems by: (1) carrying out eligible projects concerning technologies and processes that address physical and cyber threats to water supply systems (including projects for security assessment; protection from potential threats; development of technologies and processes for addressing biological, chemical, and radiological contamination; implementation of a specified Presidential Decision Directive regarding information sharing; and technology evaluation); (2) improving information sharing and analysis efforts among research institutions; and (3) providing technical assistance and training to such institutions.

Nuclear Safety and Promotion Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2001

Nuclear Safety and Promotion Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to reauthorize until August 1, 2012, mandatory indemnification and holding harmless of certain licensees for nuclear incidents (Price-Anderson Act). Repeals the prohibition against foreign ownership of commercial, medical therapy, and research and development licenses issued by the NRC. Provides that the duration of the operating phase of the license period for certain combined construction and operating licenses shall not be less than the duration of the operating license if application had been made for separate construction and operating licenses. Prohibits the NRC from giving any consideration to need or alternative when conducting any environmental review regarding a facility license application or renewal. Eliminates antitrust review of NRC license applications. Authorizes the NRC to prescribe regulations to ensure the availability of sufficient decommissioning funds for certain production or utilization facilities, including standards and restrictions governing former licensee control and disbursement over any facility decommissioning fund. Authorizes the NRC to eliminate the pension offset governing former NRC employees rehired as consultants if the annuitant has skills critical to the performance of NRC duties. Repeals the requirements that the NRC promulgate implementation rules governing conflicts of interest relating to contracts. Authorizes the NRC enter into a contract with a national laboratory if it takes reasonable steps to mitigate the effect of the conflict of interest. Instructs the NRC to implement a training and fellowship program to address shortages of critical safety skills.

Environmental Streamlining of Energy Facilities Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2001

Environmental Streamlining of Energy Facilities Act of 2001 - Amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to establish an integrated review process for the environmental review required for construction, operation, and maintenance of energy facilities for which an authorization (license, permit, or other form of approval) is required to be issued under Federal law. Includes in the process the following components: (1) designation of a lead agency and delineation of lead agency and participating agency responsibilities; (2) integration of the preparation of environmental impact statements or assessments and the conduct of any other review or determination, and the issuance of any authorization, required under Federal law; (3) public participation requirements; (4) procedures for resolution of environmental concerns that have not been resolved; (5) guidelines for participation of State agencies in the review and delegation to them of authority to prepare environmental impact statements or assessments; and (6) financial assistance to States that assume responsibility for environmental review that would otherwise be conducted by the lead agency.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2001

Encourages the people of the United States and all levels of government, as the United States marks the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the United States under, and to recommit to achieving the goals of, that Act.

Water Infrastructure Security and Research Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2001

Water Infrastructure Security and Research Development Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program of research, development, and demonstration activities to achieve improvements to technologies and related processes for the security of water supply systems. Requires the program to be carried out through grants to, or cooperative agreements with, research organizations to be used for matters including the following: (1) research regarding vulnerability assessment and physical asset and information system protection technologies; (2) dissemination of research results to the public and to managers of water supply systems; (3) demonstration and assessment of upgraded security technologies; (4) development of security standards and procedures; and (5) research and development related to real-time monitoring to protect against, and technologies and processes to address, chemical, biological, and radiological contamination.

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Clean Water Act.

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2001

Encourages the American people and all levels of government, as the Nation marks the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, to recognize and celebrate the Nation's accomplishments under, and to recommit to achieving the goals of, that Act.

Communication from the Commission - Environmental co-operation in the Danube - Black Sea Region

European Union · European Commission · 30 October 2001

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the environmental cleanup of certain contaminated industrial sites designated as brownfields.

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2001

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a limited credit to holders of qualified brownfields cleanup bonds. Sets a national limit on the amount of such bonds and provides for allocation among the States.

aktuellen Stand der Verhandlungen des Energiekapitels mit Tschechien

Austria · National Council · 24 October 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Ulrike Sima, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend den aktuellen Stand der Verhandlungen des Energiekapitels <i>(des EU-Beitrittsantrages)</i> mit Tschechien <i>(und die Problematik der nuklearen Sicherheit des</i> <i>Kernkraftwerkes Temelin)</i>

proposition de résolution tendant à créer une commission d'enquête sur les circonstances qui ont présidé à la catastrophe survenue à Toulouse

France · Senate · 24 October 2001

Rebuild America: Financing Infrastructure Renewal and Security for Transportation Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 2001

Rebuild America: Financing Infrastructure Renewal and Security for Transportation Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a limited tax credit to holders of qualified Amtrak bonds. Requires Secretary of Transportation approval of qualified Amtrak projects funded by such bonds. Amends Federal rail transportation law to authorize appropriations to the Secretary for Amtrak capital expenditures, including specified tunnel life safety projects, bridges, tracks, and other improvements, and equipment, including acquisition of trainsets and rolling stock. Directs the Secretary to establish a program of capital grants to class II and class III railroads (or with the concurrence of such railroads, to a State or local government) to rehabilitate, preserve, or improve certain railroad track. Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to set forth additional requirements with respect to cohorts of direct loans and loan guarantees for certain railroad rehabilitation and improvement projects. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to remove certain requirements for States with respect to construction of treatment works under capitalization grant agreements. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to assist States in establishing simplified procedures for small water systems to obtain assistance under this Act. Requires revolving funds to be used only for providing assistance for activities which have as a principal benefit the improvement or protection of water quality. Provides for an extended repayment period and additional subsidization with respect to loans from revolving funds to financially distressed communities. Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to increase the Federal-Aid Highway program obligation ceiling for FY 2002. Authorizes additional appropriations from the Mass Transit Account and the Highway Trust Fund for FY 2002 for certain formula grants for mass transportation projects, including projects for special needs of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities and non-urbanized areas. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to raise the $100 transportation fringe benefit limitation (applicable to commuter highway vehicles and transit passes) to $175. Amends Federal aviation law to increase appropriations from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FY 2002 for airport planning and airport development, including airport noise compatibility planning and programs. Authorizes additional appropriations for FY 2002 and 2003 for guaranteed loans for ferries using a streamlined process. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to U.S. port or maritime cargo terminal operators to acquire the best available technology, equipment, or infrastructure. Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, and the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize additional FY 2002 appropriations, respectively, for public works and economic development, Appalachian regional development, and Delta, Mississippi regional development. Authorizes additional FY 2002 appropriations to: (1) carry out construction, operation, and maintenance activities (including security measures) for Corps of Engineers projects; and (2) enhance the security of General Services Administration properties. Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize additional appropriations for FY 2002 to enhance the security of: (1) the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; and (2) the Smithsonian Institution.

Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251 (2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's common position regarding the proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the Assessment and Management of Environmental Noise - amending the proposal of the Commission pursuant to Article 250 (2) of the EC Treaty

European Union · European Commission · 24 October 2001

Mineralrohstoffgesetznovelle 2001

Austria · National Council · 23 October 2001

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Mineralrohstoffgesetz - MinroG, die Allgemeine Bergpolizeiverordnung, die Erdöl-Bergpolizeiverordnung, die Verordnung zur Verhütung einer Vergeudung der Energie von Erdöl- und Erdgaslagerstätten und die Bergpolizeiverordnung für die Seilfahrt geändert sowie die Verordnung über Standorte und Amtsbezirke der Berghauptmannschaften, das IX. Hauptstück des Allgemeinen Berggesetzes und die Bergpolizeiverordnung über das Grubenrettungswesen aufgehoben werden (Mineralrohstoffgesetznovelle 2001)

die Förderung erneuerbarer Energie im liberalisierten Markt

Austria · National Council · 23 October 2001

Antrag der Abgeordneten Georg Oberhaidinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Förderung erneuerbarer Energie im liberalisierten Markt

die Erstellung eines neuen Energieberichts

Austria · National Council · 23 October 2001

Antrag der Abgeordneten Georg Oberhaidinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Erstellung eines neuen Energieberichts

Inondations dans la Somme : des leçons pour l'avenir (auditions)

France · Senate · 23 October 2001

Les inondations de la Somme, établir les causes et les responsabilités de ces crues, évaluer les coûts et prévenir les risques d'inondations (auditions)

140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments made under the REP scheme to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; if he has proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments made under the REP scheme to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; if he has proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/01]

103 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments under the REP scheme made to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; his proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

103 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments under the REP scheme made to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; his proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/01]

101 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason, in the context of commonage framework plans, it is proposed that sheep numbers may not be increased on farms that include commonage land; the reason this proposed restriction would apply even in cases where the farmer is participating in the rural environment protection scheme and where the REP scheme plan allows more sheep to be maintained than the present number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

101 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason, in the context of commonage framework plans, it is proposed that sheep numbers may not be increased on farms that include commonage land; the reason this proposed restriction would apply even in cases where the farmer is participating in the rural environment protection scheme and where the REP scheme plan allows more sheep to be maintained than the present number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/01]

140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments made under the REP scheme to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; if he has proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments made under the REP scheme to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; if he has proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/01]

103 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments under the REP scheme made to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; his proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

103 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments under the REP scheme made to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; his proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/01]

101 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason, in the context of commonage framework plans, it is proposed that sheep numbers may not be increased on farms that include commonage land; the reason this proposed restriction would apply even in cases where the farmer is participating in the rural environment protection scheme and where the REP scheme plan allows more sheep to be maintained than the present number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

101 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason, in the context of commonage framework plans, it is proposed that sheep numbers may not be increased on farms that include commonage land; the reason this proposed restriction would apply even in cases where the farmer is participating in the rural environment protection scheme and where the REP scheme plan allows more sheep to be maintained than the present number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/01]

sofortige Information des Nationalrates über den Inhalt des Briefes von EU-Kommissar Günter Verheugen an Bundeskanzler Wolfgang Schüssel

Austria · National Council · 22 October 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Josef Cap, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend sofortige Information des Nationalrates über den Inhalt des Briefes von EU-Kommissar Günter Verheugen an Bundeskanzler Wolfgang Schüssel samt Anlagen betreffend Ausräumung der Sicherheitsbedenken bezüglich des tschechischen Atomkraftwerkes Temelin

Erdölbevorratungsgesetz, Meldegesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 18 October 2001

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Erdöl-Bevorratungs- und Meldegesetz 1982 geändert wird