Environment

End Palm Oil Deforestation Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 November 2021

End Palm Oil Deforestation Act This bill modifies requirements for importing palm oil and makes other changes to address deforestation and other potential harms from cultivating and processing palm oil. For example, the bill (1) specifies that palm oil does not qualify for exclusions from importation requirements granted to common cultivars or common food crops, and (2) prohibits imported palm oil products from being treated as renewable fuel for purposes of the Renewable Fuel Program.

Supporting Affordable and Reliable Energy in Developing Countries Act of 2021

United States · United States Congress · 4 November 2021

Supporting Affordable and Reliable Energy in Developing Countries Act of 2021 This bill bans federal agencies and governmental corporations from implementing climate finance plans that would prohibit, or have the effect of prohibiting, the financing of certain projects to construct facilities that use fossil fuels or nuclear energy to generate electricity.

Order of the General Court (Second Chamber) of 4 November 2021.#Stichting Comité N 65 Ondergronds Helvoirt v European Environment Agency.#Case T-5/21.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 4 November 2021

Umsetzung der Entschließung 320/E-BR/2020

Austria · Federal Council · 3 November 2021

Anfrage der Bundesräte Christoph Steiner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Umsetzung der Entschließung 320/E-BR/2020

Umsetzung der Entschließung 316/E-BR/2020

Austria · Federal Council · 3 November 2021

Anfrage der Bundesräte Christoph Steiner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Umsetzung der Entschließung 316/E-BR/2020

Defence Safety and Environment Committee

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 1 November 2021 to Question 62586 on Ministry of Defence: Staff, if he will list the (a) names of the people on the Defence Safety and Environment Committee and (b) dates on which that c

Environment Protection: International Cooperation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 3 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to encourage international collaboration on nature recovery programmes.

Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2021

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 2021

Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2021 This bill revises the scope, jurisdiction, and requirements of the Clean Water Act. It specifies the types of water bodies that are navigable waters and therefore receive protection. It defines navigable waters as waters of the United States that are (1) navigable-in-fact; or (2) permanent, standing, or continuously flowing bodies of water that form geographical features commonly known as streams, oceans, rivers, and lakes that are connected to waters that are navigable-in-fact. The bill limits the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over such waters, including by stating that ground water is under the jurisdiction of states. The bill prohibits the EPA from using a significant nexus test to determine federal jurisdiction over navigable waters and waters of the United States. The bill nullifies the Migratory Bird rule and a 2008 guidance document about the definition of waters under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act. The bill prohibits the EPA and the Corps from issuing new rules or guidance that expands or interprets the definition of navigable waters unless expressly authorized by Congress. Federal agencies must obtain consent from private property owners to collect information about navigable waters on their land. If regulations relating to navigable waters or waters of United States diminish the value of a property, then the federal government must pay the property owner an amount equal to twice the value of the loss.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Department of Defense to reduce the overall environmental impact of all military activities and missions, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 2021

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Department of Defense (DOD) to reduce the overall environmental impact of military activities and missions and to monitor and report greenhouse gas emissions from all of its operations. The resolution also suggests that DOD take other environmentally conscious actions, including committing to annual greenhouse gas emission reporting mechanisms and repurposing and managing its properties to promote carbon sequestration and biodiversity.

Federal Agency Climate PREP Act of 2021

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 2021

Federal Agency Climate Planning, Resilience, and Enhanced Preparedness Act of 2021 or the Federal Agency Climate PREP Act This bill requires executive agencies to develop plans to address, mitigate, and adapt to climate change. Specifically, each executive agency (except for the Government Accountability Office) must submit to the Office of Management and Budget an agency climate action plan. In addition, the bill establishes a Council on Federal Agency Climate Planning, Resilience, and Enhanced Preparedness. Finally, the bill provides statutory authority for the establishment of the White House Office of Domestic Climate Policy, which was created by Executive Order 14008.

Order of the General Court (Fourth Chamber) of 3 November 2021.#Aurubis AG v European Commission.#Action for annulment – Environment – Directive 2003/87/EC – Greenhouse gases – Allocation of emission allowances – Request to transfer emission certificates to Germany – Request made in the context of national proceedings for interim relief aimed at guaranteeing the effectiveness of the preliminary ruling procedure in Case C‑271/20 – Commission refusal decision – Locus standi – Lack of individual concern – Inadmissibility.#Case T-729/20.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 3 November 2021

Order of the General Court (Fourth Chamber) of 3 November 2021.#ExxonMobil Production Deutschland GmbH v European Commission.#Action for annulment – Environment – Directive 2003/87/EC – Greenhouse gases – Allocation of emission allowances – Request to transfer emission certificates to Germany – Request made in the context of national proceedings for interim relief aimed at guaranteeing the effectiveness of the preliminary ruling procedure in Case C‑126/20 – Commission refusal decision – Locus standi – Lack of individual concern – Inadmissibility.#Case T-731/20.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 3 November 2021

Order of the General Court (Fourth Chamber) of 3 November 2021.#ExxonMobil Production Deutschland GmbH v European Commission.#Action for annulment – Environment – Directive 2003/87/EC – Greenhouse gases – Allocation of emission allowances – Request to transfer emission certificates to Germany – Request made in the context of national proceedings for interim relief aimed at guaranteeing the effectiveness of the preliminary ruling procedure in Case C‑126/20 – Commission refusal decision – Locus standi – Lack of individual concern – Inadmissibility.#Case T-731/20.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 3 November 2021

Order of the General Court (Fourth Chamber) of 3 November 2021.#Aurubis AG v European Commission.#Action for annulment – Environment – Directive 2003/87/EC – Greenhouse gases – Allocation of emission allowances – Request to transfer emission certificates to Germany – Request made in the context of national proceedings for interim relief aimed at guaranteeing the effectiveness of the preliminary ruling procedure in Case C‑271/20 – Commission refusal decision – Locus standi – Lack of individual concern – Inadmissibility.#Case T-729/20.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 3 November 2021

De invloed van de windlobby op de rapporten van het Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM) over de gezondheidseffecten van windturbines

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 November 2021

De invloed van de windlobby op de rapporten van het Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM) over de gezondheidseffecten van windturbines

Marine Environment

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to protect the marine environment around the UK.

1208. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the conditionality that any parcels in environmental schemes such as REAP and its successor may not be converted to forestry during the term of the contract is an EU requirement or a Government requirement; if this requirement can be ameliorated in new environment or eco schemes in the next CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52539/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2021

1208. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the conditionality that any parcels in environmental schemes such as REAP and its successor may not be converted to forestry during the term of the contract is an EU requirement or a Government requirement; if this requirement can be ameliorated in new environment or eco schemes in the next CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52539/21]

1064. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if the fair deal budget for 2022 will be cognisant of the escalating cost environment nursing homes are operating in and recognise cost increases within it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53116/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2021

1064. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if the fair deal budget for 2022 will be cognisant of the escalating cost environment nursing homes are operating in and recognise cost increases within it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53116/21]

267. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has carried out a review on the impact the regulatory environment has had on recruitment and retention of voluntary board members to credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52472/21]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2021

267. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has carried out a review on the impact the regulatory environment has had on recruitment and retention of voluntary board members to credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52472/21]

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Staff

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 1 November 2021 to Question 64729, on Rivers: Sewage, what the hourly pay for staff in the Digital Engagement and Creative Content team is; and how many hours

Pension Funds: Environment Protection

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 November 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to (a) reduce barriers to investment and (b) encourage pension funds to invest in the green economy.

PROMISE Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 2021

Promoting Responsibility Over Moderation In the Social-media Environment Act or the PROMISE Act This bill requires interactive computer services (e.g., social media companies) to establish and publicly disclose policies for moderating content on their services. This includes the categories of information that are not permitted on the service, the process by which information posted on the service is moderated, and how the service provider notifies users that information has been moderated. These moderation policies are enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.

Ontwerpregeling Tijdelijke subsidieregeling versterking omgevingsveiligheid industriële activiteiten 2022-2027

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 1 November 2021

Ontwerpregeling Tijdelijke subsidieregeling versterking omgevingsveiligheid industriële activiteiten 2022-2027

CO2-Bepreisung, Klimabonus und vielen offenen Fragen

Austria · National Council · 29 October 2021

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Julia Elisabeth Herr, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie betreffend CO2-Bepreisung, Klimabonus und vielen offenen Fragen

Vollkonzentration im 3. Abschnitt des UVP-G

Austria · National Council · 29 October 2021

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Johannes Margreiter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Vollkonzentration im 3. Abschnitt des UVP-G

CO2-Bepreisung, Klimabonus und vielen offenen Fragen

Austria · National Council · 29 October 2021

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Julia Elisabeth Herr, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend CO2-Bepreisung, Klimabonus und vielen offenen Fragen

Pension Funds: Environment Protection

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support pension funds to invest in green infrastructure.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Carbon Emissions

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has set an emissions reductions plan.

Environment Protection: International Cooperation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps the Government is taking to help support international collaboration in green growth sectors.

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021

United States · United States Congress · 28 October 2021

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into or enforcing a settlement agreement on behalf of the United States that provides for a payment to any person or entity other than the United States. The bill provides exceptions to allow payments that (1) remedy actual harm (including to the environment) caused by the party making the payment, or (2) constitute a payment for services rendered in connection with the case. Government officials or agents who violate this prohibition may be removed from office or required to forfeit to the government any money they hold for such purposes to which they may otherwise be entitled. Agencies must report annually for seven years to the Congressional Budget Office about the parties, funding sources, and distribution of funds for their settlement agreements permitted by the exceptions in this bill. The Office of Inspector General for each agency must also report annually on any settlement agreements that violate the bill's requirements.

Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz 2002 (AWG-Novelle Kreislaufwirtschaftspaket)

Austria · National Council · 27 October 2021

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1104 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz 2002 geändert wird (AWG-Novelle Kreislaufwirtschaftspaket)

Pfandsystem ohne Teuerung und versteckte Steuern

Austria · National Council · 27 October 2021

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über den Antrag 2005/A(E) der Abgeordneten Walter Rauch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Pfandsystem ohne Teuerung und versteckte Steuern

mehr Entschlossenheit im Kampf gegen die Plastikflut

Austria · National Council · 27 October 2021

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über den Antrag 1981/A(E) der Abgeordneten Julia Elisabeth Herr, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend mehr Entschlossenheit im Kampf gegen die Plastikflut

nach AKW Krsko, auch Paks II – Atomkraftwerke in Erdbebenzonen müssen verhindert werden!

Austria · National Council · 27 October 2021

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über den Antrag 1852/A(E) der Abgeordneten Ing. Martin Litschauer, Johannes Schmuckenschlager, Julia Elisabeth Herr, Walter Rauch, Michael Bernhard, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend nach AKW Krsko, auch Paks II – Atomkraftwerke in Erdbebenzonen müssen verhindert werden!

Civil Aviation Authority: Environment Protection

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 October 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what role he plans for local community representatives to have on the civil aviation authority's new environmental panel.

UN Environment Programme: Carbon Emissions

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 October 2021

To ask the President of COP26, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the UN Environment Programme's The Emissions Gap Report 2021; and if he will make a statement.

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2013/36/EU as regards supervisory powers, sanctions, third-country branches, and environmental, social and governance risks, and amending Directive 2014/59/EU

European Union · European Commission · 27 October 2021

Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (the ‘Barcelona Convention’) on the Adoption of a Decision to adopt the amendments to the Regional Plan on Marine Litter Management in the Mediterranean in the framework of Article 15 of the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Land-Based Sources (the ‘LBS Protocol’)

European Union · European Commission · 27 October 2021

Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (the ‘Barcelona Convention’) on the Adoption of a Decision to adopt Regional Plans in the framework of Article 15 of the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Land-Based Sources (the ‘LBS Protocol’) on Urban Wastewater Treatment and Sewage Sludge Management

European Union · European Commission · 27 October 2021

Environment Bill

United Kingdom · House of Lords · 26 October 2021

Environment Bill

United Kingdom · House of Lords · 26 October 2021

Environment Bill

United Kingdom · House of Lords · 26 October 2021

Environment Bil

United Kingdom · House of Lords · 26 October 2021

Environment Bill

United Kingdom · House of Lords · 26 October 2021

Developing Countries: Marine Environment

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 October 2021

What support she is providing to marine habitat restoration projects in the developing world.

Environment Protection and Sustainable Development: Curriculum

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 October 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to introduce environmental sustainability across all National Curriculum and A-Level courses.

Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2021

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2021

Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990.

To codify certain regulations relating to endangered species and threatened species listing and critical habitat designation.

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the rule published on August 27, 2019, by the Department of the Interior entitled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Species and Designating Critical Habitat . The rule addressed procedures and criteria used for (1) listing or removing species from the lists of endangered and threatened wildlife and plants, and (2) designating critical habitat.

To codify certain regulations for interagency cooperation relating to endangered and threatened wildlife and plants.

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the rule published on August 27, 2019, by the Department of the Interior entitled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation .

To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to the designation of critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the rule published on December 18, 2020, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service entitled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Designating Critical Habitat. The rule set forth a process for excluding areas from critical habitat designations under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.