Environment

368 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the situation regarding exemptions for planning permission in the case of the construction of waste processing facilities, particularly bio waste facilities; if it is required under planning legislation for waste licences, permits or certificates of registration to be secured under Statutory Instrument 821 of 2007 as a pre-condition for obtaining planning permission to construct such bio waste facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30285/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2012

368 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the situation regarding exemptions for planning permission in the case of the construction of waste processing facilities, particularly bio waste facilities; if it is required under planning legislation for waste licences, permits or certificates of registration to be secured under Statutory Instrument 821 of 2007 as a pre-condition for obtaining planning permission to construct such bio waste facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30285/12]

367 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether Ireland’s responsibilities in respect of EU targets for carbon emission reductions can be met fully and on time; if he is satisfied that the progress made to date in this regard adequately meets expectations; his further proposals which might complement efforts to date in this regard and at the same time create employment opportunities in line with current and projected needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30494/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2012

367 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether Ireland’s responsibilities in respect of EU targets for carbon emission reductions can be met fully and on time; if he is satisfied that the progress made to date in this regard adequately meets expectations; his further proposals which might complement efforts to date in this regard and at the same time create employment opportunities in line with current and projected needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30494/12]

366 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action a homeowner can take if they feel that their home has not been built to the specifications of the 2003 Building Regulations and wish to make a complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30594/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2012

366 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action a homeowner can take if they feel that their home has not been built to the specifications of the 2003 Building Regulations and wish to make a complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30594/12]

388 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Thornhill Report will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30526/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2012

388 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Thornhill Report will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30526/12]

365 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way he can stand over the fact that the new property tax is to be deducted directly from the wages of PAYE employees in order to ensure compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30528/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2012

365 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way he can stand over the fact that the new property tax is to be deducted directly from the wages of PAYE employees in order to ensure compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30528/12]

364 Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is considering using road tax or other charges as a way of incentivising the purchase and use of electric vehicles. [30492/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2012

364 Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is considering using road tax or other charges as a way of incentivising the purchase and use of electric vehicles. [30492/12]

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2013

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2012

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2013 - Authorizes FY2013 appropriations for the Department of State for: (1) diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Capital Investment Fund; (3) embassy security, construction and maintenance; (4) educational and cultural exchange programs; (5) conflict stabilization operations; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) diplomatic and consular service emergencies; (9) repatriation loans; (10) the American Institute in Taiwan; (11) the Office of the Inspector General; (12) contributions to international organizations; (13) contributions for international peacekeeping activities; (14) the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico; (15) the International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada; (16) the International Joint Commission; (17) International Fisheries Commissions; (18) the Border Environment Cooperation Commission; (19) the Peace Corps; and (20) the National Endowment for Democracy. Revises provisions regarding: (1) the International Litigation Fund; (2) diplomatic and soft target security; (3) special agents; (4) the Department of State rewards program; (5) cybersecurity; (6) the Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications; (7) passport surcharges and border crossing cards; (8) the Foreign Service; (9) international broadcasting; and (10) military assistance, defense article and munitions transfers, and arms control.

DREDGE Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2012

Dredging for Restoration and Economic Development for Global Exports Act of 2012 or the DREDGE Act of 2012 - Modifies the project for navigation, Mississippi River Ship Channel, Gulf of Mexico to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to direct the Secretary of the Army to: (1) achieve, operate, and maintain a navigation channel of 50 feet with respect to the portion of the project from Baton Rouge to the Southwest Pass sea buoy; (2) complete such work not later than the last day of the third fiscal year beginning after the enactment of this Act; (3) conduct a pilot disposal and sediment project in the Southwest Pass area to determine the cost-effectiveness of pump-out disposal operations for hopper dredges for environmental enhancement and dredged material disposal; and (4) consult with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies and stakeholders to determine the safe placement and timing of such pump-out disposal operations that protect, create, restore, and nourish coastal wetlands and aquatic habitat. Requires: (1) all costs of such work to be treated as operation and maintenance costs, including the first costs of achieving a navigation channel of 50 feet; (2) the federal cost share of such work to be 100%; and (3) the Secretary to pay 100% of the costs of such work out of amounts made available from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for operation and maintenance expenses. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on: (1) the cost and the environmental, storm damage reduction, and social benefits of the pump-out disposal operation; and (2) the total quantity of dredge material produced during operation and maintenance activities in the New Orleans District and the quantity that is beneficially used.

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2012

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 - Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for the Department of the Treasury. Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for the Executive Office of the President. Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts and related offices. District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for the District of Columbia. Makes appropriations for FY2013 for: (1) the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), (2) the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), (3) the Election Assistance Commission, (4) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), (5) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), (6) the Federal Election Commission (FEC), (7) the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), (8) the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), (9) the General Services Administration (GSA), (10) the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation, (11) the Merit Systems Protection Board, (12) the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, (13) the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund, (14) the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), (15) the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), (16) the NCUA Community Development Revolving Loan Fund, (17) the Office of Government Ethics, (18) the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), including its Office of Inspector General, (19) the Office of Special Counsel, (20) the Postal Regulatory Commission, (21) the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, (22) the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), (23) the Selective Service System, (24) the Small Business Administration (SBA), (25) the United States Postal Service, and (26) the United States Tax Court. Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act.

Brief van de staatssecretaris van Infrastructuur en Milieu over de stijgende kosten van waterzuivering door het gebruik van chemicaliën

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 26 June 2012

Brief van de staatssecretaris van Infrastructuur en Milieu over de stijgende kosten van waterzuivering door het gebruik van chemicaliën

Tegenvoorstel van de vaste commissie voor Infrastructuur en Milieu ten aanzien van de nieuwe begrotingsstructuur IenM

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 26 June 2012

Tegenvoorstel van de vaste commissie voor Infrastructuur en Milieu ten aanzien van de nieuwe begrotingsstructuur IenM

Problematik Hochwasserschutz Hagenbach, St. Andrä-Wördern

Austria · Federal Council · 25 June 2012

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Problematik Hochwasserschutz Hagenbach, St. Andrä-Wördern

Problematik Hochwasserschutz Hagenbach, St. Andrä-Wördern

Austria · Federal Council · 25 June 2012

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Problematik Hochwasserschutz Hagenbach, St. Andrä-Wördern

neuerliche Anfrage Umstrukturierung TÜPL Allentsteig zu einem Nationalpark

Austria · National Council · 25 June 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Tanja Windbüchler-Souschill, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung und Sport betreffend neuerliche Anfrage Umstrukturierung TÜPL <i>(Truppenübungsplatz)</i> Allentsteig zu einem Nationalpark

Verslag houdende een lijst van vragen en antwoorden inzake Wijziging van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu (XII) voor het jaar 2012 (wijziging samenhangende met de Voorjaarsnota)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 25 June 2012

Verslag houdende een lijst van vragen en antwoorden inzake Wijziging van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu (XII) voor het jaar 2012 (wijziging samenhangende met de Voorjaarsnota)

in Richtung Aussetzen des Verkaufs von Roundup und Erstellung einer eigenen Studie zur Überprüfung der Zelltoxizität

Austria · National Council · 22 June 2012

Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über den Antrag 1551/A(E) der Abgeordneten Dr. Dagmar Belakowitsch-Jenewein, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend in Richtung Aussetzen des Verkaufs von Roundup und Erstellung einer eigenen Studie zur Überprüfung der Zelltoxizität

"Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Tierärztekammergesetz erlassen und das bestehende Tierärztegesetz geändert werden soll"

Austria · National Council · 22 June 2012

Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über die Petition 165/PET: "Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Tierärztekammergesetz erlassen und das bestehende Tierärztegesetz geändert werden soll", überreicht von den Abgeordneten Dr. Dagmar Belakowitsch-Jenewein und Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber

Tierärztekammergesetz und das Tierärztegesetz

Austria · National Council · 22 June 2012

Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1734 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Tierärztekammergesetz erlassen und das Tierärztegesetz geändert wird

Aufnahme von glyphosat-hältigen Pflanzenschutzmitteln durch Lebensmittel und Trinkwasser

Austria · National Council · 22 June 2012

Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über den Antrag 1636/A(E) der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Aufnahme von glyphosat-hältigen Pflanzenschutzmitteln durch Lebensmittel und Trinkwasser

Einflussnahme auf den Deutschen Olympischen Sportbund zur Berücksichtigung der Umwelt- und Sozialstandards bei mit der Marke Olympia verbundenen Prozessen

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 June 2012

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welche Schlüsse zieht die Bundesregierung aus den in dem Bericht &bdquo;Kein Spiel mit Arbeitnehmerrechten&ldquo; der Kampagne Play Fair an das Internationale Olympische Komitee und nationale Organisationskomitees gemachten Empfehlungen (www.ituc-csi.org/IMG/pdf/ play_fair_de_final.pdf, S. 23 und 24), und wie beabsichtigt sie, deshalb auf den Deutschen Olympischen Sportbund einzuwirken, dass dieser seine Einflussmöglichkeiten nutzt, um die Berücksichtigung von Umwelt- und Sozialstandards bei allen mit der Marke Olympia verbundenen Prozessen einzufordern?

Aufhebung der Haushaltssperre der Verpflichtungsermächtigungen beim internationalen Klima- und Umweltschutz des Sondervermögens Energie- und Klimafonds

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 June 2012

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wie ist der derzeitige Verhandlungsstand der Gespräche innerhalb der Bundesregierung, bezogen auf die Antwort der Bundesregierung auf meine Mündliche Frage 72, Plenarprotokoll 17/177, Anlage 44, zur Aufhebung der Haushaltssperre der Verpflichtungsermächtigungen beim internationalen Klima- und Umweltschutz des Sondervermögens Energie- und Klimafonds und zur zukünftigen konkreten Mittelverteilung, und wann ist mit abschließenden Erkenntnissen für eine mögliche Entsperrungsvorlage an den Haushaltsausschuss des Deutschen Bundestages zu rechnen?

steigende Antibiotikaresistenzen bei Tieren

Austria · National Council · 21 June 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Andreas Karlsböck, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend steigende Antibiotikaresistenzen bei Tieren

151 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has not received their REPs payment for 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30269/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

151 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has not received their REPs payment for 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30269/12]

150 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a file relating to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be transferred from his Department to the Agriculture Appeals Office to enable the appeal to be decided on, in view of the fact that the file has been requested on four occasions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30214/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

150 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a file relating to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be transferred from his Department to the Agriculture Appeals Office to enable the appeal to be decided on, in view of the fact that the file has been requested on four occasions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30214/12]

142 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an agri-environment option scheme payment in respect of persons (details supplied). [30078/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

142 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an agri-environment option scheme payment in respect of persons (details supplied). [30078/12]

109 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is expected that measures will be introduced to alleviate the unfair burden on shared ownership mortgage holders who are finding it impossible to meet the requirements of the scheme particularly when their rent repayments exceed loan repayments for, in some situations, a much lower part of the equity; if he will examine the matter as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30256/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

109 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is expected that measures will be introduced to alleviate the unfair burden on shared ownership mortgage holders who are finding it impossible to meet the requirements of the scheme particularly when their rent repayments exceed loan repayments for, in some situations, a much lower part of the equity; if he will examine the matter as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30256/12]

107 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding Priory Hall (details supplied), Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30212/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

107 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding Priory Hall (details supplied), Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30212/12]

106 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce fees to declare vintage or classic vehicles off the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30209/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

106 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce fees to declare vintage or classic vehicles off the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30209/12]

105 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the constraints facing local authorities, and the number of unoccupied local authority houses, if he will examine the pre-letting conditions which local authorities must attain in advance of letting houses, particularly in relation to energy ratings; if he will consider allowing tenants of local authority houses apply to the relevant agencies themselves for financial assistance to insulate their houses, with the occupiers contribution being paid partially or wholly in lieu of rent for an agreed period of time with the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30182/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

105 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the constraints facing local authorities, and the number of unoccupied local authority houses, if he will examine the pre-letting conditions which local authorities must attain in advance of letting houses, particularly in relation to energy ratings; if he will consider allowing tenants of local authority houses apply to the relevant agencies themselves for financial assistance to insulate their houses, with the occupiers contribution being paid partially or wholly in lieu of rent for an agreed period of time with the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30182/12]

104 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied that existing regulations governing the construction and erection of headstones is adequate; if he will consider reviewing the current practices in place within local authority areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30181/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

104 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied that existing regulations governing the construction and erection of headstones is adequate; if he will consider reviewing the current practices in place within local authority areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30181/12]

103 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason submissions to An Bord Pleanála cannot be viewed either by the public or by the persons making the planning application, until a decision has been made by An Bord Pleanála. [30168/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

103 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason submissions to An Bord Pleanála cannot be viewed either by the public or by the persons making the planning application, until a decision has been made by An Bord Pleanála. [30168/12]

102 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, the numbers of persons employed in each local authority earning more than €100,000 per annum; the positions for which they receive these salaries and the section in which they work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30118/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

102 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, the numbers of persons employed in each local authority earning more than €100,000 per annum; the positions for which they receive these salaries and the section in which they work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30118/12]

101 Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water will come under the Acht Teangan, whereby the company would be obliged to provide correspondence or bills as Gaeilge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30117/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

101 Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water will come under the Acht Teangan, whereby the company would be obliged to provide correspondence or bills as Gaeilge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30117/12]

100 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of permanent and temporary staff employed by Sligo County Council in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30115/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

100 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of permanent and temporary staff employed by Sligo County Council in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30115/12]

99 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a senior official in his Department (details supplied) participated in drafting a portion of the report relating to a proposal to engage private consultants to carry out a financial appraisal of Sligo County Council, which was presented by the Sligo county manager to a meeting of the county council on the 2 of April 2012; if he agreed-approved the brief and terms of reference for the financial appraisal; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the elected members of the county council were not consulted by council management with regard to the brief and terms of reference; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the financial appraisal is fundamentally flawed by virtue of the fact that there is no proposal in the terms of reference for the consultants to examine, review or assess the performance and competence of the management of the county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30113/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

99 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a senior official in his Department (details supplied) participated in drafting a portion of the report relating to a proposal to engage private consultants to carry out a financial appraisal of Sligo County Council, which was presented by the Sligo county manager to a meeting of the county council on the 2 of April 2012; if he agreed-approved the brief and terms of reference for the financial appraisal; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the elected members of the county council were not consulted by council management with regard to the brief and terms of reference; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the financial appraisal is fundamentally flawed by virtue of the fact that there is no proposal in the terms of reference for the consultants to examine, review or assess the performance and competence of the management of the county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30113/12]

98 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the new Building Regulations Advisory Body has no representatives from HomeBond and is more reflective of consumers and the general public. [30112/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

98 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the new Building Regulations Advisory Body has no representatives from HomeBond and is more reflective of consumers and the general public. [30112/12]

97 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the pyrite panel report, which has already been substantially delayed, is published soon, in order that its contents can be discussed prior to the summer recess. [30111/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

97 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the pyrite panel report, which has already been substantially delayed, is published soon, in order that its contents can be discussed prior to the summer recess. [30111/12]

96 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is acceptable that an organisation faces having to pay a considerable fee a second time in respect of a public advertisement process (details supplied); if there are financial subventions available to assist with the second incidence in view of its high cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30080/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

96 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is acceptable that an organisation faces having to pay a considerable fee a second time in respect of a public advertisement process (details supplied); if there are financial subventions available to assist with the second incidence in view of its high cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30080/12]

95 Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the assessment of the preliminary report on the Tarbert sewerage scheme submitted by Kerry County Council will be completed in order that the he can make a decision on the approval of the scheme. [30071/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

95 Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the assessment of the preliminary report on the Tarbert sewerage scheme submitted by Kerry County Council will be completed in order that the he can make a decision on the approval of the scheme. [30071/12]

94 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has had any contact with Revenue regarding a possible role for Revenue in collecting the property tax that will be introduced in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30194/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2012

94 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has had any contact with Revenue regarding a possible role for Revenue in collecting the property tax that will be introduced in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30194/12]

Vessel Incidental Discharge Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2012

Vessel Incidental Discharge Act - Requires the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating: (1) within 180 days, to establish and implement enforceable uniform national standards for the regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel into navigable waters; (2) within 180 days, to issue a final rule for the regulation of ballast water discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel; (3) within two years, to issue a rule establishing best management practices for discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel other than ballast water; (4) not less than two years before January 1, 2020, to complete a review to determine the feasibility of achieving the ballast water performance standard; and (5) by January 1, 2020, to issue a rule, subject to such feasibility review, to revise such standard so that a ballast water discharge will contain less than specified concentrations of living organisms, indicator microbes, and viruses. Applies such revised ballast water performance standard to a vessel on the first dry docking of the vessel on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than December 31, 2022. Requires the Secretary, within 10 years after the issuance of the revised rule and every 10 years thereafter, to review and revise such ballast water performance standard if such revision would result in a scientifically demonstrable and substantial reduction in the risk of the introduction or establishment of aquatic nuisance species. Authorizes the Secretary to include in such decennial review national standards for discharges other than ballast water. Requires the Secretary to revise such national standard if such revision would substantially reduce the impacts on navigable waters of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel other than ballast water. Prohibits manufacturers of ballast water treatment technology for a vessel from selling, introducing, delivering for interstate commerce, or importing such technology for sale unless it has been certified under this Act. Sets forth a certification process. Prohibits the Secretary from approving a ballast water treatment technology if it: (1) uses a biocide or generates a biocide that is a pesticide, unless the biocide is registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) or the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has approved the use of the biocide in such technology; or (2) uses a biocide or generates a biocide the discharge of which causes or contributes to a violation of a water quality standard under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act.) Prohibits the use of a ballast water treatment technology by an owner or operator of a vessel unless it has been certified by the Secretary. Sets forth exceptions to such requirement. Sets forth exemptions from permit requirements, prohibitions of any other law, and discharge standards under this Act for specified discharges and vessels. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate regulations establishing alternative programs for compliance with ballast water discharge regulations for specified vessels. Directs the Administrator, within one year, to promulgate standards for: (1) the reception of ballast water from a vessel into a reception facility, and (2) the disposal or treatment of such ballast water. Establishes this Act as the exclusive statutory authority for federal regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel to which this Act applies.

Niblack Mining Area Road Authorization Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2012

Niblack Mining Area Road Authorization Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to establish a road corridor that follows 1 of the 2 routes identified as &quot;Niblack Route 1&quot; or &quot;Niblack Route 2&quot; on the map entitled &quot;Road to Niblack Mine,&quot; numbered 1, and dated June 21, 2012, to connect the Prince of Wales Island road system in Alaska to the area of the Niblack patented mineral claims on the southeast side of Prince of Wales Island. Sets forth requirements for such road corridor. Authorizes Alaska and the Prince of Wales Community Advisory Council to participate as cooperating agencies during the preparation of any environmental impact statement prepared with respect to the road corridor. Expresses the intent of Congress that any federal permit required for such road construction be issued or denied within one year after the date of the permit application.

Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2012

Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2012 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require amounts received through FY2020 (currently, through FY2010) from leases under the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to be available to the Secretary of the Interior for implementing the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as well as the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. Requires the Secretary to: (1) complete and finalize the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Solar Energy Development in Six Southwestern States in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) to analyze the potential impacts of a program to develop solar energy on land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and any necessary amendments to land use plans for such land, and (2) amend any land use plans to provide for the development of renewable energy. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to: (1) prepare and publish a notice of intent to prepare a programmatic EIS to analyze the potential impacts of a program to develop solar and wind energy on National Forest System land and any necessary amendments to land use plans for such land, and (2) amend such plans to provide for the development of renewable energy on completion of the programmatic EIS. Requires the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to submit a report that: (1) identifies locations on land withdrawn from the public domain and reserved for military purposes that could be developed for renewable energy production, and (2) describes the administration of public land withdrawn for military purposes for the development of commercial-scale renewable energy projects. Requires the Secretary of Interior to establish a wind and solar leasing pilot program on: (1) public land administered by the Secretary or National Forest System land administered by the Secretary of Agriculture; and (2) land not excluded from the development of solar or wind energy under a land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the National Forest Management Act of 1976, or other law. Requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) make a joint determination on whether to establish such program within two years, (2) establish such program unless they determine that the program is not in the public interest and does not provide an effective means of developing such energy, and (3) require as a condition for any authorization for the development of such energy on such land the payment of a royalty. Establishes in the Treasury the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior in regions impacted by the development of wind or solar energy for addressing and offsetting the impacts of such development on federal land, securing recreational access to federal land to provide enhanced public access to existing federal land that is inaccessible or significantly restricted, and carrying out activities authorized under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965. Requires such Secretaries to determine the feasibility of carrying out a conservation banking program. Prohibits wind or solar generation projects with a capacity of 20 megawatts or more that are issued a lease, right-of-way, permit, or other authorization from being subject to the rental fee exemption for rights-of-way under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.

Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 21 June 2012.#European Commission v Portuguese Republic.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations — Environment — Directive 2000/60/EC — European Union water policy — River basin district management plans — Publication and notification to the Commission — None — Information and consultation of the public on the envisaged management plans — None.#Case C-223/11.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 21 June 2012

Judgment of the Court (Eighth Chamber), 21 June 2012.#Syllogos Ellinon Poleodomon kai Khorotakton v Ipourgos Perivallontos, Khorotaxias & Dimosion Ergon and Others.#Reference for a preliminary ruling from the Simvoulio tis Epikrateias.#Directive 2001/42/EC — Assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment — Article 3(2)(b) — Margin of discretion of the Member States.#Case C-177/11.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 21 June 2012

107 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when is it expected that local authority staff will be transferred to Irish Water; if they will be direct employees of Irish Water or on secondment to Irish Water, or will they be contracted out to Bord Gáis. [30013/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2012

107 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when is it expected that local authority staff will be transferred to Irish Water; if they will be direct employees of Irish Water or on secondment to Irish Water, or will they be contracted out to Bord Gáis. [30013/12]

106 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the section of local authorities drainage system that will be the responsibility of Irish Water when operational; if it will be the foul or surface, or both; if only foul, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in many council areas up to 80% of the drainage system is a combined drain; the person who will be responsible for the maintenance of gullies and so on in event of flooding or other severe weather events. [30012/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2012

106 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the section of local authorities drainage system that will be the responsibility of Irish Water when operational; if it will be the foul or surface, or both; if only foul, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in many council areas up to 80% of the drainage system is a combined drain; the person who will be responsible for the maintenance of gullies and so on in event of flooding or other severe weather events. [30012/12]

105 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the approximate cost per county for the installation of domestic water meters; if there will be a cost to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29983/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2012

105 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the approximate cost per county for the installation of domestic water meters; if there will be a cost to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29983/12]

104 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will accommodate motorists in County Kerry who are experiencing exceptional financial hardship by allowing them to pay their motor tax on a monthly basis rather than the current minimum period of three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29978/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2012

104 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will accommodate motorists in County Kerry who are experiencing exceptional financial hardship by allowing them to pay their motor tax on a monthly basis rather than the current minimum period of three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29978/12]

103 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he expects the noise nuisance Bill to be published this session; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29914/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2012

103 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he expects the noise nuisance Bill to be published this session; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29914/12]