Environment

125 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason local authority tenants are specifically mentioned as not having to pay the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23190/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2012

125 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason local authority tenants are specifically mentioned as not having to pay the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23190/12]

131 Deputy Luke “Ming” Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if late fees can be waived for those living abroad who were not aware of the non principal private residence tax on their property; and if he will instruct the local authorities to accept the NPPR tax only for those who now present to pay the back tax owed (details supplied). [23302/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2012

131 Deputy Luke “Ming” Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if late fees can be waived for those living abroad who were not aware of the non principal private residence tax on their property; and if he will instruct the local authorities to accept the NPPR tax only for those who now present to pay the back tax owed (details supplied). [23302/12]

124 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent of the discretion that local authorities have in implementing the household charge and the non-principal private residence charge, which he has mentioned in many parliamentary questions; if grants will be reduced for any local authorities who seek to exercise discretion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23189/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2012

124 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent of the discretion that local authorities have in implementing the household charge and the non-principal private residence charge, which he has mentioned in many parliamentary questions; if grants will be reduced for any local authorities who seek to exercise discretion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23189/12]

123 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there has been any discussion or decision on the Revenue Commissioners withholding tax clearance certificates from persons who have not paid the household charge and or any similar charges now or in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23188/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2012

123 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there has been any discussion or decision on the Revenue Commissioners withholding tax clearance certificates from persons who have not paid the household charge and or any similar charges now or in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23188/12]

122 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the staffing levels of the private offices and constituency offices of Ministers and Ministers of State in his Department; the salary of each; the same figures for this time in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23172/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2012

122 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the staffing levels of the private offices and constituency offices of Ministers and Ministers of State in his Department; the salary of each; the same figures for this time in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23172/12]

121 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a list for housing adaption grants (details supplied) remains closed; when funding will be made available to facilitate these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23164/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2012

121 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a list for housing adaption grants (details supplied) remains closed; when funding will be made available to facilitate these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23164/12]

120 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the sanctions available to ensure that landlords and tenants maintain the outside and front garden of privately rented houses in a reasonable state. [23107/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2012

120 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the sanctions available to ensure that landlords and tenants maintain the outside and front garden of privately rented houses in a reasonable state. [23107/12]

119 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the responsibility held by landlords and tenants to maintain the outside and front garden of privately rented houses. [23106/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2012

119 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the responsibility held by landlords and tenants to maintain the outside and front garden of privately rented houses. [23106/12]

118 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a decision will be made in relation to the local authorities structure; to clarify if he is planing to abolish some local authorities and merge some local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23092/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2012

118 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a decision will be made in relation to the local authorities structure; to clarify if he is planing to abolish some local authorities and merge some local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23092/12]

117 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to establish a rent to buy property scheme through the local authority in County Meath; the supports he is planning for persons on low incomes in County Meath to purchase homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23087/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2012

117 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to establish a rent to buy property scheme through the local authority in County Meath; the supports he is planning for persons on low incomes in County Meath to purchase homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23087/12]

116 Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government with regards to a property site valuation tax due to be implemented next year, if there are any rates yet being proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23286/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2012

116 Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government with regards to a property site valuation tax due to be implemented next year, if there are any rates yet being proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23286/12]

42 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance if there have been any further discussions between him, the board of National Asset Management Agency and the Department of the Environment regarding NAMA allowing community groups to use sites when there is a clear need in an area for increased community facilities for young families and community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23084/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2012

42 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Finance if there have been any further discussions between him, the board of National Asset Management Agency and the Department of the Environment regarding NAMA allowing community groups to use sites when there is a clear need in an area for increased community facilities for young families and community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23084/12]

EPA Regional Oversight Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2012

EPA Regional Oversight Act of 2012 - Requires each Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Permits individuals serving as Regional Administrators on the date of this Act's enactment to continue to serve until January 1, 2013.

343 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a split holding rule in disadvantaged area schemes similar to the split holding rule in rural environment protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22976/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

343 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a split holding rule in disadvantaged area schemes similar to the split holding rule in rural environment protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22976/12]

342 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive his payment of agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22959/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

342 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive his payment of agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22959/12]

340 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of agri-environment options scheme and REP scheme payments on a county basis for the three most recent years available. [22948/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

340 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of agri-environment options scheme and REP scheme payments on a county basis for the three most recent years available. [22948/12]

330 Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will forward details in relation to an appeal for agri-environment options scheme-Natura 2000 scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and when payment will issue. [22576/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

330 Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will forward details in relation to an appeal for agri-environment options scheme-Natura 2000 scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and when payment will issue. [22576/12]

292 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will set out, in respect of Government Departments, State controlled banks and State agencies, any contracts for the provision of services by a company (details supplied); if he will quantify the value of such contracts and set out the safeguards in place to avoid conflicts should that company set out to buy the assets of State controlled banks. [23629/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

292 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will set out, in respect of Government Departments, State controlled banks and State agencies, any contracts for the provision of services by a company (details supplied); if he will quantify the value of such contracts and set out the safeguards in place to avoid conflicts should that company set out to buy the assets of State controlled banks. [23629/12]

288 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when LEADER funding will be approved to Roscahill/Killannin Community Pavement Committee, County Galway, for pavement improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22981/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

288 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when LEADER funding will be approved to Roscahill/Killannin Community Pavement Committee, County Galway, for pavement improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22981/12]

287 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in a tabular form, the total local authorities' pay bill for 2011; the projected pay bill for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015; the total local authority pension bill for 2011; and the projected pension bill for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. [22972/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

287 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in a tabular form, the total local authorities' pay bill for 2011; the projected pay bill for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015; the total local authority pension bill for 2011; and the projected pension bill for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. [22972/12]

286 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if fire services charges are covered under the household charge fee (details supplied). [22947/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

286 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if fire services charges are covered under the household charge fee (details supplied). [22947/12]

285 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the provisions for added years that have been made for the retirement of city and county mangers in local authorities; and if he will outline in tabular form the specific number of years and amounts for added years given to each county and city manager on retirement between January 2000 and March 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22922/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

285 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the provisions for added years that have been made for the retirement of city and county mangers in local authorities; and if he will outline in tabular form the specific number of years and amounts for added years given to each county and city manager on retirement between January 2000 and March 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22922/12]

284 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the names, grade and cost of staff who have been rehired following retirement in his Department and State agencies under his remit [22888/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

284 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the names, grade and cost of staff who have been rehired following retirement in his Department and State agencies under his remit [22888/12]

283 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he intends to adopt and publish the requirements of the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive, Directive 2002/91/EC, with regard to the inclusion of the building energy rating score in the advertising for sale of a building; if he intends applying such a requirement to all advertising in commercial media for property sales, including on estate agent signage and window displays, in print and online listings and adverts; the measures he will introduce to ensure the prominence of the BER rating in all such advertising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22879/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

283 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he intends to adopt and publish the requirements of the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive, Directive 2002/91/EC, with regard to the inclusion of the building energy rating score in the advertising for sale of a building; if he intends applying such a requirement to all advertising in commercial media for property sales, including on estate agent signage and window displays, in print and online listings and adverts; the measures he will introduce to ensure the prominence of the BER rating in all such advertising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22879/12]

282 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if and when a person is liable to pay the household charge if they are due to inherit a house following the death of a deceased family member, a property that went into probate on 13 December 2011; it is expected the probate will be complete in the next few weeks and the property will be transferred to the person’s name. [22870/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

282 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if and when a person is liable to pay the household charge if they are due to inherit a house following the death of a deceased family member, a property that went into probate on 13 December 2011; it is expected the probate will be complete in the next few weeks and the property will be transferred to the person’s name. [22870/12]

281 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason for the delay in proceeding with the sewage treatment system upgrade (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22862/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

281 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason for the delay in proceeding with the sewage treatment system upgrade (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22862/12]

280 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount spent since February 2011 on external marketing consultants, including payments from Ministerial allowances, including payments by all Ministers in his Department; the details of the consultants employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22827/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

280 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount spent since February 2011 on external marketing consultants, including payments from Ministerial allowances, including payments by all Ministers in his Department; the details of the consultants employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22827/12]

279 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount spent since February 2011 on external reports commissioned by his Department including payments from Ministerial allowances; the details of any consultants employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22809/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

279 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount spent since February 2011 on external reports commissioned by his Department including payments from Ministerial allowances; the details of any consultants employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22809/12]

278 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will indicate as of the end of April 2012 the number of the more than 2,000 National Asset Management Agency properties due to be used for social housing that have been inspected by their respective local authorities; the number ready for tenanting and the location of these properties; the number tenanted and the location of these properties; if he will give a breakdown of the leasing arrangements including costs to the local authorities, being used in those properties that have been tenanted or are due to be tenanted; the expected timescale for all of the properties to be tenanted; and whether there are any plans to increase the number of units currently under the control of NAMA for the purposes of social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22798/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

278 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will indicate as of the end of April 2012 the number of the more than 2,000 National Asset Management Agency properties due to be used for social housing that have been inspected by their respective local authorities; the number ready for tenanting and the location of these properties; the number tenanted and the location of these properties; if he will give a breakdown of the leasing arrangements including costs to the local authorities, being used in those properties that have been tenanted or are due to be tenanted; the expected timescale for all of the properties to be tenanted; and whether there are any plans to increase the number of units currently under the control of NAMA for the purposes of social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22798/12]

277 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support a regeneration plan (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [22777/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

277 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will support a regeneration plan (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [22777/12]

276 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the contracts will be issued for a sewage treatment plant (details supplied) in County Galway; when work will commence on the new sewage treatment plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22769/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

276 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the contracts will be issued for a sewage treatment plant (details supplied) in County Galway; when work will commence on the new sewage treatment plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22769/12]

275 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the process by which estates are graded as unfinished by his Department; the number of estates that have applied and are waiting for unfinished estate status in total and broken down by local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22767/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

275 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the process by which estates are graded as unfinished by his Department; the number of estates that have applied and are waiting for unfinished estate status in total and broken down by local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22767/12]

274 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he intends to sign legislation outlawing puppy farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22745/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

274 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he intends to sign legislation outlawing puppy farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22745/12]

273 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has examined Sligo County Council’s 2012 budget; his views on whether it is an acceptable and balanced budget and sufficient to meet the proposed income and expenditure of the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22739/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

273 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has examined Sligo County Council’s 2012 budget; his views on whether it is an acceptable and balanced budget and sufficient to meet the proposed income and expenditure of the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22739/12]

272 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to direct local authorities to revise their development contribution schemes in view of the introduction of the household tax and imminent introduction of septic tank charge, water charge and property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22736/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

272 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to direct local authorities to revise their development contribution schemes in view of the introduction of the household tax and imminent introduction of septic tank charge, water charge and property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22736/12]

271 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will publish his review of the local government system; and if members of the public or local authority will have an opportunity to make submissions and observations. [22656/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

271 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will publish his review of the local government system; and if members of the public or local authority will have an opportunity to make submissions and observations. [22656/12]

270 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of people who have paid the €100 household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22655/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

270 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of people who have paid the €100 household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22655/12]

269 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he anticipates the Boundary Commission to publish its report. [22653/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

269 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he anticipates the Boundary Commission to publish its report. [22653/12]

268 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that all new intervention work regarding water metering should be done to a standard which would not increase the risk of pipes freezing during cold spells. [22651/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

268 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that all new intervention work regarding water metering should be done to a standard which would not increase the risk of pipes freezing during cold spells. [22651/12]

267 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give an update on steps he is taking to assist the residents of Priory Hall, Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22650/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

267 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give an update on steps he is taking to assist the residents of Priory Hall, Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22650/12]

266 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will approve the funding from the dormant accounts for Mullingar Youth Café, County Westmeath. [22649/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2012

266 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will approve the funding from the dormant accounts for Mullingar Youth Café, County Westmeath. [22649/12]

Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2012

Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) reinstate the license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823, and (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction. Directs FERC to: (1) transfer the reinstated licenses to the town of Canton, Connecticut, if it reinstates them and extends the time period during which the licensee is required to commence project construction; and (2) complete an environmental assessment for the projects and update the environmental analysis performed during the licensing process. Sets a deadline for FERC to: (1) reach a final decision concerning the projects, and (2) complete the license transfer if it decides to reinstate either or both licenses. Declares that this Act does not affect certain valid licenses issued by FERC before enactment of this Act or diminish or extinguish any existing rights under any such license.

Clean and Beautiful Communities Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2012

Clean and Beautiful Communities Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program of the National Park Service (NPS), to make grants to facilitate the acquisition by a qualified organization of a qualified real property interest exclusively for conservation purposes to assist in the funding of the transactional and operational costs associated with the purchase and management of preserved land or a qualified real property interest (including easements) that include: (1) stewardship costs, including costs of standards and practices implementation; (2) land purchase transaction costs; (3) costs of preparing for accreditation associated with land management; and (4) costs of due diligence, including appraisal, title, survey, environmental hazard assessment, and recording costs. Makes a person eligible for a grant under this Act only if such person is a tax-exempt charitable organization and is not a state or local government entity. Prohibits a grant from being used to pay consideration for the purchase of any interest in real property. Limits the amount of a grant to not more than $500,000 per year for five years. Prohibits the Secretary from making a grant under this Act in an amount exceeding more than 50% of the costs such grant is made to assist.

Clean Cookstoves Support Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 2012

Clean Cookstoves Support Act of 2012 - Requires the Secretary of State to work to advance the goals and work of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, including through: (1) applied research and development to improve design, lower costs, promote technology adoption, conduct health research and evaluation, and develop global industry standards and testing protocols for cookstoves; (2) diplomatic engagement to encourage a commercial market for clean stoves and fuels, reduce trade barriers, promote consumer awareness, improve access to large-scale carbon financing, and foster women-owned businesses; (3) international development projects to help build commercial businesses to manufacture, market, distribute, sell, and service clean stoves and fuels; (4) development efforts related to refugee camps, disaster relief, and long-term programs aimed at assisting women and girls; and (5) financing or insurance to support projects that provide access to clean, affordable energy and energy savings through the manufacture, sale, and purchase of cookstoves. Authorizes appropriations for FY2013-FY2017 to the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for work with the Global Alliance.

Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 2012

Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms Act of 2012 - Amends the Clean Air Act to revise provisions concerning state petitions to exclude air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events from determinations of exceedences or violations of the national ambient air quality standards by requiring criteria used in determining if there has been a demonstration of an exceptional event to be stated with specificity in order to minimize the discretion of the Administrator in approving or disapproving such demonstration. Requires: (1) the Administrator to develop such criteria in conjunction with input from states, and (2) such criteria to reflect the technical expertise and resources available in state and local agencies and the availability of meteorological and other monitoring data in rural areas. Authorizes such criteria to vary with respect to different regions. Requires the Administrator, in developing such criteria, to consider using an expedited or streamlined approval process and conditions under which such demonstrations may be suitable for such process. Requires the Administrator: (1) to approve or disapprove an exceptional event demonstration within 90 days of such demonstration; or (2) if the Administrator requests additional information from a state regarding such demonstration, to approve or disapprove such demonstration within 90 days of submission of such information. Considers such demonstrations to be approved if the Administrator does not take action within such time frames. Requires: (1) such approval or disapproval to be based on a preponderance of the evidence, and (2) the Administrator to accord substantial deference to state findings on such demonstration. Authorizes the Administrator to develop and use analyses and consider evidence not provided by such demonstration. Considers such approval or disapproval to be final action subject to judicial review. Requires the Administrator to revise regulations concerning air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events to meet the requirements of this Act within 180 days of this Act's enactment.

Inwerkingtreding van het activiteitenbesluit Landbouw

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 7 May 2012

Inwerkingtreding van het activiteitenbesluit Landbouw

Unterstützung der Entwicklung der Infrastruktur in Entwicklungsländern mit wachsendem deutschen Tourismus unter Einhaltung der Sozial-, Umwelt- und Menschenrechtsstandards

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 May 2012

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Sieht die Bundesregierung es als ihre Aufgabe an, den wachsenden deutschen Tourismus in Entwicklungsländer mit Maßnahmen für die landesverträgliche Entwicklung der Infrastruktur zu unterfüttern, und setzt sie sich in dem Zusammenhang gegen Zwangsenteignungen und Vertreibungen sowie für die Einhaltung international anerkannter Sozial-, Umwelt- und Menschenrechtsstandards ein?

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

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 May 2012

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wann ist eine Aufhebung der Haushaltssperre der Verpflichtungsermächtigungen beim internationalen Klima- und Umweltschutz des Sondervermögens Energie- und Klimafonds von der Bundesregierung geplant, und wie soll die konkrete Mittelverteilung zukünftig aussehen?

projet de loi ratifiant l'ordonnance n° 2012-8 du 5 janvier 2012 portant diverses dispositions d'adaptation au droit de l'Union européenne dans le domaine de la prévention des pollutions et des risques

France · Senate · 3 May 2012

261 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider amending the terms and conditions of the agri environment options scheme to make them more flexible and allow for a more practical approach when dealing with the criteria attached to the scheme, in order to make the scheme more workable for farmers and allow agricultural consultants or planners make amendments where appropriate in respect of the scheme. [22559/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2012

261 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider amending the terms and conditions of the agri environment options scheme to make them more flexible and allow for a more practical approach when dealing with the criteria attached to the scheme, in order to make the scheme more workable for farmers and allow agricultural consultants or planners make amendments where appropriate in respect of the scheme. [22559/12]