Environment

540 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 551 of 16 May 2006 if grants are available at present to carry out environmental improvements, similar to those grants that applied where remedial works were carried out to the houses ten years ago. [19609/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

540 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 551 of 16 May 2006 if grants are available at present to carry out environmental improvements, similar to those grants that applied where remedial works were carried out to the houses ten years ago. [19609/06]

539 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if progress has been made, or if an agreement has been reached on Limerick City Council’s petition to extend the borough boundary, arising from his discussions with the Limerick city manager, the Limerick county manager and the Clare county manager; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19608/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

539 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if progress has been made, or if an agreement has been reached on Limerick City Council’s petition to extend the borough boundary, arising from his discussions with the Limerick city manager, the Limerick county manager and the Clare county manager; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19608/06]

538 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will re-examine regulations that he issued to local authorities that prevents families (details supplied) from being considered for either voluntary or local authority housing. [19607/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

538 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will re-examine regulations that he issued to local authorities that prevents families (details supplied) from being considered for either voluntary or local authority housing. [19607/06]

537 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has required a housing association to drop plans for gas-fired heating in social housing schemes in favour of electric heating; and if so, the schemes involved. [19606/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

537 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has required a housing association to drop plans for gas-fired heating in social housing schemes in favour of electric heating; and if so, the schemes involved. [19606/06]

536 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has approved social housing schemes with electric heating in areas on the gas network; and if so, the housing schemes involved. [19605/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

536 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has approved social housing schemes with electric heating in areas on the gas network; and if so, the housing schemes involved. [19605/06]

535 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the performance indicators his Department has for the length of time it takes to make a decision on social housing schemes submitted by local authorities for approval and funding. [19604/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

535 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the performance indicators his Department has for the length of time it takes to make a decision on social housing schemes submitted by local authorities for approval and funding. [19604/06]

533 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the length of time on average it has taken for his Department to make a decision on social housing schemes submitted by local authorities for approval and funding in each of the past three years. [19602/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

533 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the length of time on average it has taken for his Department to make a decision on social housing schemes submitted by local authorities for approval and funding in each of the past three years. [19602/06]

534 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the performance indicators his Department has for the length of time it takes to make a decision on social housing schemes submitted by housing associations for approval and funding under the capital assistance scheme, in view of the fact that local authorities are required to give their decision within eight weeks. [19603/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

534 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the performance indicators his Department has for the length of time it takes to make a decision on social housing schemes submitted by housing associations for approval and funding under the capital assistance scheme, in view of the fact that local authorities are required to give their decision within eight weeks. [19603/06]

532 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the length of time on average it has taken for his Department to make a decision on social housing schemes submitted by housing associations for approval and funding under the capital assistance scheme in each of the past three years. [19601/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

532 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the length of time on average it has taken for his Department to make a decision on social housing schemes submitted by housing associations for approval and funding under the capital assistance scheme in each of the past three years. [19601/06]

531 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the proposed social housing design guidelines, which have been in preparation since 2004 in his Department, will be published for public consultation. [19600/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

531 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the proposed social housing design guidelines, which have been in preparation since 2004 in his Department, will be published for public consultation. [19600/06]

530 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a product which has a CE marking is in principle technically acceptable for social housing construction funded by his Department without an additional requirement of an agreement certificate. [19599/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

530 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a product which has a CE marking is in principle technically acceptable for social housing construction funded by his Department without an additional requirement of an agreement certificate. [19599/06]

529 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s plans to celebrate international biodiversity day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19597/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

529 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s plans to celebrate international biodiversity day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19597/06]

528 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to his recent public comments, when inspectors may be appointed to carry out energy ratings on homes here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19472/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

528 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to his recent public comments, when inspectors may be appointed to carry out energy ratings on homes here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19472/06]

546 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied the submission of the Irish Wheelchair Association regarding the review of part M building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19665/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

546 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied the submission of the Irish Wheelchair Association regarding the review of part M building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19665/06]

527 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will incorporate the Irish Wheelchair Association submission into part M of the building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19470/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

527 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will incorporate the Irish Wheelchair Association submission into part M of the building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19470/06]

526 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the allocation for 2005 to each local authority under the rural water programme; and the drawdown under each subheading by each local authority for 2005. [19376/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

526 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the allocation for 2005 to each local authority under the rural water programme; and the drawdown under each subheading by each local authority for 2005. [19376/06]

525 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will exempt the post of tenant liaison officer at Carrick-on-Suir Town Council from the public service recruitment embargo and allow the appointment of such an officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19364/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

525 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will exempt the post of tenant liaison officer at Carrick-on-Suir Town Council from the public service recruitment embargo and allow the appointment of such an officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19364/06]

524 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a full listing of the contents of his Department’s wine cellar giving the vintages, quantity of bottles, dates acquired, prices paid and supplier; and if he will make a statement on the Department’s policy in this regard. [19354/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

524 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a full listing of the contents of his Department’s wine cellar giving the vintages, quantity of bottles, dates acquired, prices paid and supplier; and if he will make a statement on the Department’s policy in this regard. [19354/06]

523 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will instruct local authorities to waive the waste water discharge licence levies for primary and post primary schools who have had to acquire such a licence as part of a planning application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19325/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

523 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will instruct local authorities to waive the waste water discharge licence levies for primary and post primary schools who have had to acquire such a licence as part of a planning application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19325/06]

522 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in the approval of a NABCO housing scheme at Loughlinstown, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19258/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

522 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in the approval of a NABCO housing scheme at Loughlinstown, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19258/06]

521 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a company (details supplied) represented themselves lawfully under the Companies Acts on the date on which a tender was received by his Department for the provision of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19231/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

521 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a company (details supplied) represented themselves lawfully under the Companies Acts on the date on which a tender was received by his Department for the provision of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19231/06]

520 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the success of the pilot community wardens scheme, he will extend this scheme to other local authority areas. [19197/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

520 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the success of the pilot community wardens scheme, he will extend this scheme to other local authority areas. [19197/06]

519 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount which has been allocated and drawn down under the regional road signage programme each year from 2003 to date in 2006; the counties and road routes which have benefited as a result of this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19191/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

519 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount which has been allocated and drawn down under the regional road signage programme each year from 2003 to date in 2006; the counties and road routes which have benefited as a result of this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19191/06]

518 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount allocated by his Department to improving road signage in 2006; the moneys drawn down to date for this purpose; the routeways benefiting from such an allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19190/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

518 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount allocated by his Department to improving road signage in 2006; the moneys drawn down to date for this purpose; the routeways benefiting from such an allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19190/06]

517 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to remove the embargo on the recruitment of public service jobs as many local authorities require additional staff but due to the embargo they cannot recruit; the plans the Government have to allow local authorities to recruit necessary staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19106/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

517 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to remove the embargo on the recruitment of public service jobs as many local authorities require additional staff but due to the embargo they cannot recruit; the plans the Government have to allow local authorities to recruit necessary staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19106/06]

516 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the idea of enabling the European Food Safety Authority to consider the long-term health and environmental implications of the release of genetically modified organisms into the environment as part of every licensing application for GMOs; his further views on the fact that none of the GMOs currently approved for production in the EU have been positively approved by the EU Council of Ministers; the reason he does not support a moratorium on all future GM approvals in the EU pending the determination of possible scenarios that might arise from the perceived laxness in the GMO approval system; and his further views on proposals to amend the comotology procedure in order that such approvals in future will have to be made by the EU Council of Ministers. [18872/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

516 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the idea of enabling the European Food Safety Authority to consider the long-term health and environmental implications of the release of genetically modified organisms into the environment as part of every licensing application for GMOs; his further views on the fact that none of the GMOs currently approved for production in the EU have been positively approved by the EU Council of Ministers; the reason he does not support a moratorium on all future GM approvals in the EU pending the determination of possible scenarios that might arise from the perceived laxness in the GMO approval system; and his further views on proposals to amend the comotology procedure in order that such approvals in future will have to be made by the EU Council of Ministers. [18872/06]

473 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will liaise with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to ensure that schools faced with waste water discharge licence levies will be exempted from this levy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19326/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

473 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will liaise with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to ensure that schools faced with waste water discharge licence levies will be exempted from this levy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19326/06]

383 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review the compensation offer made to hill sheep farmers in REPS in order to destock their flocks by a further40%; if they should not be treated in a similar manner to those outside the REPS scheme; the discussions her Department has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19687/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

383 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review the compensation offer made to hill sheep farmers in REPS in order to destock their flocks by a further40%; if they should not be treated in a similar manner to those outside the REPS scheme; the discussions her Department has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19687/06]

298 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to designate the function of issuing foreshore licences to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19049/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

298 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to designate the function of issuing foreshore licences to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19049/06]

Meeting Authorization Requirements for the Coast Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2006

Meeting Authorization Requirements for the Coast Act of 2006 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out specified projects for hurricane and storm damage reduction and flood control in Louisiana. Amends the Flood Control Act of 1948 to increase the amount that the Secretary may allot for flood control for a small flood control project at any single locality. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to: (1) authorize the Secretary to carry out specified projects to transport and place, and to develop plans for regional management of, sediment obtained in conjunction with water management projects associated with flood damage reduction, hurricane and storm damage reduction, aquatic plant control, and environmental protection and restoration; and (2) permit to be carried out at federal expense specified projects to protect, restore, or create aquatic and ecologically-related habitat located in a disadvantaged community or projects located in coastal communities impacted by 2005 hurricanes. Modifies specified projects and requires or authorizes the Secretary to carry out specified studies, programs, and projects in Louisiana and Mississippi. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress: (1) reports recommending specified modifications to the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, near-term ecosystem restoration measures for the Chenier Plain, Louisiana, and a framework for developing a long-term program to protect, conserve, and restore specified wetlands, estuaries, and barrier islands; and (2) a feasibility study recommending a comprehensive long-term plan for the coastal Louisiana ecosystem. Establishes the Coastal Louisiana Ecosystem Protection and Restoration Task Force to make recommendations to the Secretary to protect, conserve, and restore the coastal Louisiana ecosystem. Sets forth requirements regarding project costs, monitoring, audits, and justification.

Congratulating Kim Burke-Ables for her exceptional dedication to the students of Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in Washington, D.C. and her excellence as a teacher resulting in her selection as the 2006 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year, in recognition of her work.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2006

Congratulates Kim Burke-Ables for her selection as the 2006 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year. Congratulates the Principal of her school, Anita Berger of Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, for providing an environment for enriched academic growth and the school's designation by Newsweek Magazine in May 2006 as one of the nation's best high schools. Thanks the principals and teachers at District of Columbia schools for their dedication to the city's children.

Radonbroschüre des Bundesministeriums für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft

Austria · Federal Council · 22 May 2006

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Radonbroschüre des Bundesministeriums für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft

Lagerung von radioaktiven Abfällen aus Österreich

Austria · Federal Council · 22 May 2006

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Lagerung von radioaktiven Abfällen aus Österreich

Radonbroschüre des Bundesministerium für Gesundheit und Frauen

Austria · Federal Council · 22 May 2006

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Radonbroschüre des Bundesministerium für Gesundheit und Frauen

Community Water Treatment Hazards Reduction Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2006

Community Water Treatment Hazards Reduction Act of 2006 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) compile a list of all high-consequence facilities; and (2) notify each owner and operator of a water facility that is included on the list. Requires the Administrator, in determining whether a facility is a high-consequence water facility, to consider: (1) the number of people located in the vulnerability zone for each substance of concern that could be released at the water facility; (2) the critical infrastructure served by the facility; (3) any use by the facility of large quantities of one or more substances of concern; and (4) the quantity and volume of annual shipments of substances of concern to or from the facility. Defines "vulnerability zone" as a geographic area that would be affected by a worst-case release of certain hazardous substances. Requires the Administrator to classify high-consequence water facilities into three tiers and give priority to matters relating to the security of high-consequence water facilities based on the classification. Makes mandatory the designation as a high-consequence facility of those whose vulnerability zone contains more than 10,000 individuals. Prohibits the Administrator from reclassifying such a facility into a tier with a lower priority. Requires the owner or operator of a high-consequence water facility to submit to the Administrator an options feasibility assessment (including a cost estimate) concerning the use of inherently safer technologies no later than 90 days after receiving notice that such facility is listed. Requires the Administrator, subject to the availability of grant funds, to issue an order requiring a facility to eliminate the use of substances of concern and to adopt safer technologies. Authorizes the Administrator to seek enforcement of an order. Directs the Administrator to provide grants to high-consequence facilities for use in paying capital expenditures directly required to complete the transition of such facility to the use of safer technologies.

Umgang mit Flächen ehemaliger Militärliegenschaften (G-SIG: 16010638)

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 May 2006

Übertragung gesamtstaatlich repräsentativer Naturschutzflächen des Bundes auf eine Bundesstiftung oder an die Länder, Nutzung, Arbeitsplätze, Finanzierung etc. <p> </p>

0:9 - Keine Frauen in Führungspositionen im Umweltministerium?

Austria · National Council · 19 May 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend "0:9 - Keine Frauen in Führungspositionen im Umweltministerium?"

verstärkte Berücksichtigung der Energiespar- und Klimaschutzmaßnahmen im Wohnrecht

Austria · National Council · 19 May 2006

Bericht des Justizausschusses über den Antrag 787/A(E) der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend verstärkte Berücksichtigung der Energiespar- und Klimaschutzmaßnahmen im Wohnrecht

Internationales Übereinkommen zur Bekämpfung nuklearterroristischer Handlungen

Austria · National Council · 19 May 2006

Bericht des Justizausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1163 d.B.): Internationales Übereinkommen zur Bekämpfung nuklearterroristischer Handlungen

Tierärztegesetz

Austria · National Council · 19 May 2006

Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1366 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Tierärztegesetz geändert wird

Gesundheits- und Ernährungssicherheitsgesetz – GESG und die veterinärmedizinischen Bundesanstalten

Austria · National Council · 19 May 2006

Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1351 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Gesundheits- und Ernährungssicherheitsgesetz – GESG geändert und das Bundesgesetz über die veterinärmedizinischen Bundesanstalten aufgehoben wird

Energieausweis-Vorlage-Gesetz - EAVG

Austria · National Council · 19 May 2006

Bericht des Justizausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1182 d.B.): Bundesgesetz über die Pflicht zur Vorlage eines Energieausweises beim Verkauf und bei der In-Bestand-Gabe von Gebäuden und Nutzungsobjekten (Energieausweis-Vorlage-Gesetz - EAVG)

Great Lakes Coordination and Oversight Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 2006

Great Lakes Coordination and Oversight Act of 2006 - Establishes the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, as created by Executive Order 13340, as a task force within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Adds as duties of the Task Force: (1) to ensure that implementation of its programs is coordinated, effective, and cost-efficient; (2) to submit to Congress a biennial report that describes the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration's activities; (3) to establish a regular means of communication with the Collaboration's Executive Committee to exchange information and recommendations for action; and (4) to ensure that its activities are coordinated with Lake Chaplain Basin Program activities. Establishes the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration, which shall draft a strategy every three years to describe the Great Lakes' health and to identify Great Lakes restoration goals. Requires the Collaboration's Executive Committee to: (1) submit to Congress and the Task Force a biennial report that includes an analysis in carrying out the restoration of the Great Lakes and meeting the goals and the Collaboration's recommendations and about contributions made by Great Lakes states, municipal partners, and Great Lakes Tribes; and (2) ensure that the Collaboration has balanced representation of stakeholder groups and that the strategy developed by the Collaboration is coordinated with the activities of the Lake Chaplain Basin Program. Requires the Administrator of the EPA to evaluate each committee and office that oversees a Great Lakes program to identify overlapping duties and to develop recommendations to improve the efficiency of those committees and offices.

American-Made Energy and Good Jobs Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 2006

American-Made Energy and Good Jobs Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish, implement, and administer a competitive oil and gas leasing program on the Coastal Plain of Alaska. Repeals the prohibition against production or leasing of oil and gas resources from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Declares that this Act is in compliance with specified environmental requirements and is compatible with ANWR purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to designate up to a total of 45,000 acres of the Coastal Plain as a Special Area, after consultation with the state of Alaska, the city of Kaktovik, and the North Slope Borough. Permits directional drilling in such Special Areas. Prescribes guidelines for implementation of lease sales. Sets forth: (1) a &quot;no significant adverse effect&quot; standard to govern Coastal Plain activities; (2) guidelines for expedited judicial review; and (3) a plan for federal and state distribution of revenues. Directs the Secretary to issue rights-of-way and easements across the Coastal Plain for the transportation of oil and gas. Provides for financial assistance for local government impact aid and community service assistance. Establishes in the Treasury the Coastal Plain Local Government Impact Aid Assistance Fund.

Recognizing the effects of harmful algal blooms, including Red Tide, on the environment, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 2006

Recognizes the effects of harmful algal blooms (including Red Tide) on the environment and the need for federal, state, territorial, and local agencies and other research institutions to solve the increasing problems facing coastal areas from its harmful effects. Commends public and private organizations that are researching the ongoing problem of harmful algal blooms.

Honoring the life and accomplishments of Damu Amiri Imara Smith.

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 2006

Honors the life and accomplishments of Damu Amiri Imara Smith (peace, civil rights, and environmental activist).

Bearbeitungsstand des Umwelt-Rechtsbehelfs- und des Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligungsgesetzes; Abstimmung mit Vorschriften des Infrastrukturplanungsgesetzes (G-SIG: 16040612)

Germany · German Bundestag · 19 May 2006

Umsetzung des besonderen naturschutzfachlichen Planungsauftrags für Fernstraßenprojekte des Bundes (G-SIG: 16010624)

Germany · German Bundestag · 19 May 2006

Umsetzung des besonderen naturschutzfachlichen Planungsauftrags bei Projekten in ökologisch besonders wertvollen und sensiblen Bereichen laut Bundesverkehrswegeplan und 5. Fernstraßenbauänderungsgesetz, Ergebnisse, Transparenz und Folgen der Prüfverfahren <p> </p>

Kontrolle von Tiertransporten und fehlender Tiertransport-Bericht

Austria · National Council · 18 May 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gerhard Steier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Kontrolle von Tiertransporten und fehlenden Tiertransport-Bericht

Nachrüstung der Regierungs-Dienstfahrzeuge mit Partikelfiltern

Austria · National Council · 18 May 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Nachrüstung der Regierungs-Dienstfahrzeuge mit Partikelfiltern