Environment

Judgment of the Court (First Chamber) of 4 May 2006.#The Queen, on the application of: Diane Barker v London Borough of Bromley.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: House of Lords - United Kingdom.#Directive 85/337/EEC - Assessment of the effects of certain projects on the environment - Crystal Palace development project - Projects falling within Annex II to Directive 85/337 - Grant of consent comprising more than one stage.#Case C-290/03.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 4 May 2006

Judgment of the Court (First Chamber) of 4 May 2006.#Commission of the European Communities v United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Admissibility - Subject-matter of the case - Jurisdiction of national courts - Action devoid of purpose - Legal certainty and legitimate expectations of developers - Directive 85/337/EEC - Assessment of the effects of certain projects on the environment - White City development project - Crystal Palace development project - Projects falling within Annex II to Directive 85/337 - Obligation to assess projects likely to have significant effects on the environment - Burden of proof - Transposition of Directive 85/337 into national law - Grant of consent comprising more than one stage.#Case C-508/03.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 4 May 2006

Atomgeschäfte österreichischer EVUs und Atomstrom in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 3 May 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Atomgeschäfte österreichischer EVU <i>(Elektrizitätsversorgungsunternehmen)</i> und Atomstrom in Österreich

Vorfall im Schlachthof Bergheim bei Salzburg

Austria · National Council · 3 May 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Billig-Rinder-Importe aus Osteuropa <i>(Notschlachtung im Tiertransporter)</i>

Stromstöße für verletztes Rind

Austria · National Council · 3 May 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Billig-Rinder-Importe aus Osteuropa <i>(und Notschlachtung im Tiertransporter)</i>

Billig-Rinder-Importe aus Osteuropa

Austria · National Council · 3 May 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Billig-Rinder-Importe aus Osteuropa <i>(Notschlachtung im Tiertransporter)</i>

Tierquälerei im Schlachthof Bergheim Salzburg

Austria · National Council · 3 May 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Billig-Rinder-Importe aus Osteuropa <i>(Notschlachtung im Tiertransporter)</i>

559 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress with regard to the funding from his Department being made available to Fingal County Council to enable the establishment of a permanent library in Rush, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16668/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

559 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress with regard to the funding from his Department being made available to Fingal County Council to enable the establishment of a permanent library in Rush, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16668/06]

558 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date on the reform of local government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16654/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

558 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date on the reform of local government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16654/06]

557 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be provided for the proposed fire station at Tallow, County Waterford which was submitted in 1991 and included in the fire services capital programme in 2002; the date for commencement of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16534/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

557 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be provided for the proposed fire station at Tallow, County Waterford which was submitted in 1991 and included in the fire services capital programme in 2002; the date for commencement of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16534/06]

556 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing starts by Kildare County Council in each of the past five years; the number of starts allocated in each of the past years to the Council by his Department; the number of affordable housing applications successfully concluded by the Council in each of the past five years; the number of houses allocated or agreed to by the Council and developers under Part V agreements; the number of financial agreements reached between developers and the council rather than the allocation of houses to the Council under Part V agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16510/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

556 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing starts by Kildare County Council in each of the past five years; the number of starts allocated in each of the past years to the Council by his Department; the number of affordable housing applications successfully concluded by the Council in each of the past five years; the number of houses allocated or agreed to by the Council and developers under Part V agreements; the number of financial agreements reached between developers and the council rather than the allocation of houses to the Council under Part V agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16510/06]

555 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the new Environmental Noise Regulations 2006 apply to new roads only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16489/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

555 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the new Environmental Noise Regulations 2006 apply to new roads only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16489/06]

554 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department makes the Irish national daily newspapers available on-line for staff within his Department; the number of staff at each grade who each day receive a copy of one Irish daily newspaper which is also available on-line; the number of staff who each day receive a copy of more than one newspaper which is also available on-line; the cost in 2005 of purchases of each printed daily newspaper in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16450/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

554 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department makes the Irish national daily newspapers available on-line for staff within his Department; the number of staff at each grade who each day receive a copy of one Irish daily newspaper which is also available on-line; the number of staff who each day receive a copy of more than one newspaper which is also available on-line; the cost in 2005 of purchases of each printed daily newspaper in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16450/06]

553 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans and programmes of his Department and related State agencies which have been identified as requiring strategy environmental assessments under the European Communities (Environmental Assessment of Certain Plans and Programmes) Regulations 2004; and the number of such assessments which have been carried out or are in progress to date. [16371/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

553 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans and programmes of his Department and related State agencies which have been identified as requiring strategy environmental assessments under the European Communities (Environmental Assessment of Certain Plans and Programmes) Regulations 2004; and the number of such assessments which have been carried out or are in progress to date. [16371/06]

552 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need to introduce dog control by-laws for Office of Public Works properties; and his plans in this regard (details supplied). [16335/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

552 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need to introduce dog control by-laws for Office of Public Works properties; and his plans in this regard (details supplied). [16335/06]

551 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will give approval to Kerry County Council to proceed to tender stage in relation to the Waterville sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16334/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

551 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will give approval to Kerry County Council to proceed to tender stage in relation to the Waterville sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16334/06]

550 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he proposes to give approval to Kerry County Council to go to tender in relation to the Waterville water scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16333/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

550 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he proposes to give approval to Kerry County Council to go to tender in relation to the Waterville water scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16333/06]

549 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will give approval to Kerry County Council to proceed to preliminary report stage in relation to the Killarney sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16332/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

549 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will give approval to Kerry County Council to proceed to preliminary report stage in relation to the Killarney sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16332/06]

548 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will give approval to Kerry County Council to proceed to contract document stage in regard to the Kenmare water scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16331/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

548 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will give approval to Kerry County Council to proceed to contract document stage in regard to the Kenmare water scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16331/06]

547 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he proposes to give approval to Kerry County Council to proceed to preliminary report stage in relation to the Killorglin water scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16330/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

547 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he proposes to give approval to Kerry County Council to proceed to preliminary report stage in relation to the Killorglin water scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16330/06]

546 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on his continued efforts to deal with the threat of Sellafield; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16312/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

546 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on his continued efforts to deal with the threat of Sellafield; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16312/06]

545 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on progress regarding the latest scientific advice received by his Department on the implementation of the Nitrates Directive. [16309/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

545 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on progress regarding the latest scientific advice received by his Department on the implementation of the Nitrates Directive. [16309/06]

544 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is possible for local authorities to set higher energy efficiency standards, within their own local area plans or development plans, than those set out within part L of the building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16142/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

544 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is possible for local authorities to set higher energy efficiency standards, within their own local area plans or development plans, than those set out within part L of the building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16142/06]

543 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Dúchas is interested in publishing a manuscript (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16135/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

543 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Dúchas is interested in publishing a manuscript (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16135/06]

542 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a sewage treatment network and treatment plant (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when work is likely to start; the completion timescale for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16134/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

542 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a sewage treatment network and treatment plant (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when work is likely to start; the completion timescale for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16134/06]

541 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which radon gas is being monitored; and the locations which are at highest risk. [16123/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

541 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which radon gas is being monitored; and the locations which are at highest risk. [16123/06]

540 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether a fire risk assessment must be done for the city and in particular for the Poolbeg Peninsula and surrounding environs in view of the plan to build an incinerator there. [16117/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

540 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether a fire risk assessment must be done for the city and in particular for the Poolbeg Peninsula and surrounding environs in view of the plan to build an incinerator there. [16117/06]

539 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, where a local authority acquires land through a compulsory purchase order, a process of public tender is required to employ a developer to develop that land; and if a process of public sale is required to sell that compulsory purchase ordered land on to a developer. [16116/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

539 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, where a local authority acquires land through a compulsory purchase order, a process of public tender is required to employ a developer to develop that land; and if a process of public sale is required to sell that compulsory purchase ordered land on to a developer. [16116/06]

538 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an office (details supplied) in County Mayo has been closed. [16078/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

538 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an office (details supplied) in County Mayo has been closed. [16078/06]

537 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a complaints procedure in place pertaining to voluntary housing organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16014/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

537 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a complaints procedure in place pertaining to voluntary housing organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16014/06]

536 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme in Boolteens Village, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15987/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

536 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme in Boolteens Village, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15987/06]

535 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he has put in place, or intends to put in place, to address the unreliability of the method of analysis which Ireland has practised in relation to the discharge of dangerous substances into lakes that were identified in the European Court of Justice judgement against Ireland of 2 June 2005 whereby samples are taken from the centres of lakes (details supplied). [15986/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

535 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he has put in place, or intends to put in place, to address the unreliability of the method of analysis which Ireland has practised in relation to the discharge of dangerous substances into lakes that were identified in the European Court of Justice judgement against Ireland of 2 June 2005 whereby samples are taken from the centres of lakes (details supplied). [15986/06]

534 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a list of all Natura 2000 sites here. [15985/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

534 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a list of all Natura 2000 sites here. [15985/06]

533 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for a twelve month delay in processing an application (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the date by when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15946/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

533 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for a twelve month delay in processing an application (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the date by when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15946/06]

532 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for a twelve month delay in processing an application (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the date by when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15945/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

532 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for a twelve month delay in processing an application (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the date by when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15945/06]

531 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will be supporting the additional funding that may be required to achieve the energy efficiency initiative recently adopted by Fingal County Council in the Balbriggan South East LAP where 1,200 social and affordable housing units will be constructed by the local authority in view of the study carried out by the Department of Environmental Studies in University College Dublin into fuel poverty experienced by local authority housing tenants; if his Department will be contacting the Department of Finance to register support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16666/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

531 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will be supporting the additional funding that may be required to achieve the energy efficiency initiative recently adopted by Fingal County Council in the Balbriggan South East LAP where 1,200 social and affordable housing units will be constructed by the local authority in view of the study carried out by the Department of Environmental Studies in University College Dublin into fuel poverty experienced by local authority housing tenants; if his Department will be contacting the Department of Finance to register support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16666/06]

530 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will be providing the additional funding that may be required for Fingal County Council to support additional costs due to the high level of energy efficiency to be achieved for the 1,200 social and affordable housing units to be constructed on the Balbriggan South East LAP lands by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16663/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

530 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will be providing the additional funding that may be required for Fingal County Council to support additional costs due to the high level of energy efficiency to be achieved for the 1,200 social and affordable housing units to be constructed on the Balbriggan South East LAP lands by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16663/06]

529 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when Directive 2003/4/EC will be transposed into law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16415/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

529 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when Directive 2003/4/EC will be transposed into law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16415/06]

528 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if moneys will be made available to restore a library service to Rathkeale; his views on whether it is unacceptable that the town has been without a library service for in excess of two and a half years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16325/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

528 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if moneys will be made available to restore a library service to Rathkeale; his views on whether it is unacceptable that the town has been without a library service for in excess of two and a half years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16325/06]

527 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the arrangements which have been made for the disposal of Harcourt Terrace Garda station; the date on which the Garda station will be closed; the date the building and adjoining lands will be transferred to the new owner; the tendering or other sale process undertaken; the return to the State expected from a sale or transfer; the cost of alterations or refurbishment required for security or other reasons to the building before it can be transferred out of Garda control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16094/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

527 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the arrangements which have been made for the disposal of Harcourt Terrace Garda station; the date on which the Garda station will be closed; the date the building and adjoining lands will be transferred to the new owner; the tendering or other sale process undertaken; the return to the State expected from a sale or transfer; the cost of alterations or refurbishment required for security or other reasons to the building before it can be transferred out of Garda control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16094/06]

404 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if payment of €242 per hectare due to REP scheme hill farmers in respect of de-stocking will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16426/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

404 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if payment of €242 per hectare due to REP scheme hill farmers in respect of de-stocking will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16426/06]

300 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason the number of staff working in his Department’s environment unit has been reduced by 25% in recent months (details supplied). [16395/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2006

300 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason the number of staff working in his Department’s environment unit has been reduced by 25% in recent months (details supplied). [16395/06]

die steuerliche Behandlung der im ARA-System erzielten Überschüsse bzw. Gewinne

Austria · National Council · 2 May 2006

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

Affordable and Reliable Gas Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2006

Affordable and Reliable Gas Act of 2006 - Amends the Clean Air Act (as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005) to: (1) require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, to identify and publish in the Federal Register a list of five gasolines and diesel fuels to be used in state implementation plans (SIPs) (Federal Fuels List); (2) require an analysis of the ability of such listed fuels to reduce ozone emissions; (3) restrict the authority of the Administrator to approve fuels proposed in an SIP but not included on the Federal Fuels List; (4) require the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, to develop a federal-state fuel harmonization plan to be fully implemented by the states by December 31, 2008; and (5) revise requirements for the joint study of boutique fuels to require an analysis of the impact on ozone emissions and supply of a mandatory reduction to five in the number of approved fuel blends.

Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2006

Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), upon the request of a state governor, to provide financial assistance to hire additional personnel to assist the state with expertise in fields relevant to consideration of federal refinery authorizations. Requires a federal agency responsible for refinery authorization to provide, upon the request of a state governor, technical, legal, or other nonfinancial assistance to facilitate state consideration of such authorizations. Directs the President to appoint a federal coordinator to facilitate such authorizations. Requires the coordinator, upon the request of an applicant seeking a federal refinery authorization, to establish a memorandum of agreement, executed by relevant federal and state agencies, setting forth the most expeditious coordinated schedule possible for completion of all such authorizations. Instructs the President to designate at least three closed military installations as potentially suitable for the construction of a refinery. Requires that at least one such site be designated as potentially suitable for construction of a refinery to refine biomass in order to produce biofuel. Requires the redevelopment authority, in preparing or revising the redevelopment plan for each such designated installation, to consider the feasibility and practicability of siting a refinery on the installation. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal certain requirements regarding refinery revitalization.

Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2006

Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2005 - States that a biotech company shall be liable, and that the liability may not be waived or avoided, to any party injured by the release of a genetically engineered organism into the environment if the injury results from such genetic engineering.

Genetically Engineered Crop and Animal Farmer Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2006

Genetically Engineered Crop and Animal Farmer Protection Act - Requires a biotech company that sells any genetically engineered animal, plant, or seed that will be used in the United States to: (1) provide the purchaser with written notice of possible legal and environmental risks of such article's use (such disclosure shall neither relieve the company from liability, nor be construed to create purchaser liability); and (2) disclose any technology fees to the Secretary of Agriculture, and not charge fees that are higher than those outside the United States. Sets forth related contract prohibitions and limitations. Directs the Secretary to: (1) identify which plants are outcrossed pollinators and make such information available to affected sellers and purchasers; and (2) issue rules to require mitigation strategies for predominately outcrossed crops. Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) establish the best achievable resistance plan for plant-incorporated pesticides engineered to include toxins derived from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt); (2) revoke Bt registrations not in plan compliance; and (3) reduce a pesticide's use if it is determined to be facilitating Bt-toxin resistance in pests. Prohibits: (1) labeling seeds as non-genetically engineered if the Secretary determines such seeds contains genetically engineered material; (2) manufacture, sale, or planting of genetically engineered or chemically induced non-fertile seeds; and (3) loan discrimination against a producer who refuses to use genetically engineered plants or animals. Authorizes, with respect to violations under this Act,: (1) the Secretary to assess civil penalties; and (2) citizen civil actions against the Secretary, a federal agency, or an individual.

Genetically Engineered Pharmaceutical and Industrial Crop Safety Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2006

Genetically Engineered Pharmaceutical and Industrial Crop Safety Act of 2005 [sic] - Prohibits: (1) a pharmaceutical crop or industrial crop to be grown, raised, or otherwise cultivated until the final regulations and tracking system required by this Act are in effect; and (2) cultivation of a pharmaceutical crop or industrial crop in an open air environment, or in a food commonly used for human food or domestic animal feed. Directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a tracking system to regulate the growing, handling, transportation, and disposal of all pharmaceutical and industrial crops and their byproducts to prevent contamination. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to assess civil penalties for violations of such provisions. Directs the National Academy of Sciences to report on alternative methods to produce pharmaceuticals or industrial chemicals that may be conducted in controlled production facilities without the risk of contamination. Defines: (1) &quot;genetically engineered plant&quot;; (2) &quot;genetically engineered material&quot;; (3) &quot;genetically engineered seed&quot;; (4) &quot;pharmaceutical crop&quot;; and (5) &quot;industrial crop.&quot;

A concurrent resolution acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2006

Urges the President to encourage the remembrance of the achievements of African descendants in the Americas and to resolve injustices suffered by them. Encourages the United States and the international community to work to ensure that poverty is eradicated, universal education is achieved, quality healthcare is made available, environmental resources are provided, and equal access to justice and representation under law are granted in Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, including by: (1) promoting research on identifying and eradicating racial disparities in economic, political, and social spheres; (2) promoting programs and the creation of an international working group that focus on Afro-descendant communities; (3) providing technical support and training to Afro-descendant advocacy groups; and (4) promoting bilateral and multilateral agreements that take into account the needs of Afro-descendant communities.

184 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 270 of 6 April 2006, the breakdown of each of the licence categories provided in the reply by local authority area. [15891/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2006

184 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 270 of 6 April 2006, the breakdown of each of the licence categories provided in the reply by local authority area. [15891/06]