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Question· writtenPQ 341asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
369 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a figure for total local government debt; the percentage it represents of overall national debt and the details and implementation of the EU-IMF programme of financial support on local government debt.
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Question· writtenPQ 340asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
368 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a local authority by local authority and overall national breakdown of local authority revenue sources in 2010.
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Question· writtenPQ 339asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
367 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a rating authority by rating authority and overall national breakdown of the total revenue collected through commercial rates in 2000, 2005 and 2010.
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Question· writtenPQ 338asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
366 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a rating authority by rating authority and national average breakdown of the commercial rates charged by each local authority at five year intervals since 1979 and to date in 2011.
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Question· writtenPQ 337asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
365 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it has been brought to his attention that the Sligo county manager told a meeting of Sligo County Council on 7 November 2011, that officials from the county council had meetings with senior civil servants from his Department to discuss the council’s financial difficulties, further that the county manager said that the county council had also been in written communication with his Department in regard to the council’s financial situation; the dates that meetings between his Department’s civil servants and council officials took place; the dates he received written communications from the county council regarding the council’s finances; the dates written communications issued from his Department to the county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 336asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
364 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to particular towns or villages throughout the country that appear to have suffered particularly from the current economic situation; if any consideration has been given to the introduction of a specific response such as upgrading of physical infrastructure or services in such a way as to attract possible investment; if any thought has been given to the possibility of initiating a competition in respect of architectural layout and/or the production of a strategic plan to address the issues needing attention with specific targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 335asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
363 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the specific projects that he plans for County Donegal arising from the infrastructure and capital investment plan 2012-2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 334asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
362 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give assurances that the money agreed for the Leader programme between 2007 and 2013 will be maintained.
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Question· writtenPQ 333asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
361 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the spend to date in 2011 on the Leader programme.
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Question· writtenPQ 332asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
360 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the legal basis for imposing the monthly penalty charge of €20 for arrears of the non-principal private residence charge in view of a claim by a property owner that was unaware of the existence of this charge and that at no stage were they informed of the charge by either him or the local authority; in cases in which late registration fees can run into several thousand euro, if there is a cap on the liabilities that can be applied; and, in such cases, if there is a mechanism by which a payment plan can be implemented.
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Question· writtenPQ 331asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
359 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he recognises the conflict of interests inherent in the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland while it represents and promotes registered architects, advises the Government on building issues and protects the consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 330asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
358 Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the plans of Dublin local authorities to undertake a systematic programme of roadside drain cleaning and removal of the mounds of autumn leaves that are clogging up the water drains and also posing a risk to older persons; if he will appeal to householders to display some civic duty by cleaning up the autumn leaves from outside their homes; if he will make contact with the Dublin local authorities to draw to their attention the urgency of this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 329asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
357 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason Arainn Mhór Island, County Donegal, fire service only has two retained crew members when all other fire stations have a minimum of nine; his views that this situation is adequate; if so, when he will remedy the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 328asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
356 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he has taken in his capacity with oversight and responsibility for public expenditure to ensure that local authority county managers are subject to the same new pay and pension terms as Secretaries General.
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Question· writtenPQ 327asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
371 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of those towns that were approved funding for RAPID programmes to be initiated within them; the total cost of the projects that were identified; the funding arrangements that were put in place to meet the commitment at the time; the situation at present in relation to the programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 326asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
355 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the most up to date situation regarding the outstanding RAPID application submitted by the Ballina Area Implementation Committee County Mayo; and when he intends to make a decision on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 324asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
353 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposals, if any, he is considering relative to the waste market here; if any review of this market will include discussions with all stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 323asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
352 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the review of retail floor space caps in the retail planning guidelines, the review of the retail planning guidelines in general; when the reviews are due to be published and completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 322asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
351 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of polling clerks employed in the Dáil election in February 2011, broken down per constituency.
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Question· writtenPQ 321asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
350 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of returning officers employed for Dáil, local, European and Presidential elections, broken down per election, from 2002 to date in 2011.
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Question· writtenPQ 320asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
349 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of polling clerks employed at Dáil, local, European and Presidential elections, broken down per election, from 2002 to date in 2011.
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Question· writtenPQ 319asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
348 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the legislation that sets out the appointment of returning officers and polling clerks for Dáil, local, European and Presidential elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 318asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
347 Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the potential overall costs of the monster waste water treatment plant proposed for north County Dublin; if no accurate figures are available, if he will evaluate the potential overall costs before proceeding any further with the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 317asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
346 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if, in view of the decision to suspend many capital expenditure projects, he has any plans to review the policies that prohibit persons from building family homes on family land that has been provisionally earmarked for road or other capital projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 316asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
345 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of computer servers that are owned by his Department and each State agency under his aegis; the amount of capacity on each server; the cost of maintaining these servers; the steps being taken to reduce this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 315asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
344 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of computer servers that are leased by his Department and each State agency under the aegis of his Department; and the amount of capacity on each server; the cost of maintaining these servers and the steps being taken to reduce this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 314asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
343 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give his assurance that the registration fee for architects, building surveyors and quantity surveyors, as outlined in the Building Control Act 2007, sections 17(1), 31(1) and 45(1), will be used solely for the purpose of registering an applicant with the relevant registration body and that no element of the registration fee will be used for membership fees or other administrative costs of the registration bodies.
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Question· writtenPQ 313asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
342 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has complied with relevant guidelines and qualifications in relation to ongoing upskilling in respect of the fire fighting services; if it is recognised that they have in fact exceeded the necessary number of points but have yet been requested to repeat or appeal the decision which determined their failure; if all other applicants are being subjected to the same criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 312asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
341 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of revenue that would be generated if a 2 cent levy was placed on a packet of chewing gum; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 311asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
340 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is any scope for exemptions to the tax on the non-principal private residence that offer relief to or exclude persons who have moved out of their home in order to rent it out because they would otherwise not be in a position to make their mortgage repayments; and if not will he bring forward such an amendment.
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Question· writtenPQ 310asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
339 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons that received assistance and support with emergency homeless accommodation between 2008 and 2010.
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Question· writtenPQ 309asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
338 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money spent in providing emergency homeless accommodation between 2008 and 2010.
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Question· writtenPQ 308asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
337 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the average cost for providing emergency homeless accommodation per person; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 306asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
335 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an updated panic alarm will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 290asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2011
319 Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will accept that there is a need to set terms of reference for the Environment Protection Agency in investigating the potential impact of hydraulic fracturing forgas.
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Record· Brief regering2011Z23649concluded
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 21 November 2011
Ontwerpbesluit tot wijziging van het Besluit algemene regels voor inrichtingen milieubeheer (nieuwe activiteiten, integratie Besluit emissie-eisen middelgrote stookinstallaties milieubeheer, vereenvoudigingen en reparaties)
Resolution· Selbständiger Entschließungsantrag1737/A(E)selbständiger entschließungsantrag
Austria · National Council · 18 November 2011
Antrag der Abgeordneten Martina Schenk, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Novellierung Verpackungsverordnung
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage9943/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 18 November 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mario Kunasek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung und Sport betreffend Trageverbot schadstoffbelasteter Badepantoffeln <i>(für Soldaten nach einem Prüfbericht des</i> <i>Umweltbundesamtes)</i>
Resolution· Selbständiger Entschließungsantrag1735/A(E)selbständiger entschließungsantrag
Austria · National Council · 18 November 2011
Antrag der Abgeordneten Martina Schenk, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend österreichische Experten für AKW <i>(Atomkraftwerk)</i> -Stresstests
Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag768/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag
Austria · National Council · 18 November 2011
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Gerhard Deimek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Infrastrukturgesamtstrategie für Österreich
Resolution· Selbständiger Entschließungsantrag1736/A(E)selbständiger entschließungsantrag
Austria · National Council · 18 November 2011
Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Rainer Widmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend noch immer offene Temelin-Sicherheitsfragen
Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag780/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag
Austria · National Council · 18 November 2011
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Harald Jannach, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Transparenz im Bundesvoranschlag 2012 bezüglich der Ausgaben für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit des Bundesministeriums für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft
Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag781/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag
Austria · National Council · 18 November 2011
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Initiativen für europaweit einheitliche Haftungsregeln für Atomkraftwerke
Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag772/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag
Austria · National Council · 18 November 2011
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Roman Haider, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einbringung einer Regierungsvorlage zur Wiedereinführung der Energieabgabenrückvergütung für Tourismusbetriebe
Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag773/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag
Austria · National Council · 18 November 2011
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Bernhard Themessl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Umsetzung einer LED (lichtemittierende Dioden) -Leasinginitiative für Gemeinden und Unternehmen in Kooperation mit der Kommunalkredit Austria AG
Bill· HRH.R. 3479 (112th)open
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2011
Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to revise the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program and to authorize appropriations to carry out such Program for FY2012-FY2014. States that the Program shall be administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Includes among Program activities: (1) researching and developing effective methods, tools, and technologies to reduce the risk posed by earthquakes to the built environment; and (2) supporting public education and outreach to assist in preparing for and responding to earthquake-related disasters. Includes among NIST's Program responsibilities issuing recommendations to assist in the development of model building codes. Requires USGS to operate a Global Seismographic Network (currently, a National Seismic System). Repeals provisions requiring NIST to develop a comprehensive plan for earthquake engineering research. Revises provisions concerning the Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction and requires it to offer assessments on: (1) trends and developments in the natural, social, and engineering sciences and practices of earthquake hazards impact mitigation; and (2) the priorities of the Program's strategic plan. National Windstorm Impact Reduction Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to revise the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program and to authorize appropriations to carry out such Program for FY2012-FY2014. Designates NIST as the lead agency. Eliminates provisions providing for establishment of an Interagency Working Group and sets forth revised responsibilities of NIST and the other Program agencies: FEMA, NSF, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Revises provisions concerning establishment of an Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction, which shall offer assessments on: (1) trends and developments in the natural, social, and engineering sciences and practices of windstorm impact mitigation; and (2) the priorities of the Program's strategic plan. Replaces provisions establishing an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction with provisions establishing an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Natural Hazards Risk Reduction, which shall oversee the planning and coordination of the Earthquake and Windstorm Programs and make proposals for planning and coordination of other federal research for natural hazard mitigation. Requires such Committee to develop and submit strategic plans, progress reports, and coordinated budgets for both such Programs. Requires the Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources of the National Science and Technology Council to submit a report on federal research, development, and technology transfer activities that address hazard mitigation for natural disasters.
Bill· HRH.R. 3490 (112th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2011
21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act - Requires the Secretary of Education to make grants to states for the modernization, renovation, or repair of public schools, including early learning facilities and charter schools, to make them safe, healthy, high-performing, and technologically up-to-date. Allocates grants among states in proportion to each state's share of school improvement funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Reserves 2% of the grant funds for assistance to outlying areas and Indian schools. Reserves 5% of the grant funds for LEAs serving geographic areas with significant economic distress and those serving geographic areas recovering from a natural disaster. Requires states to reallocate such grant funds to LEAs on the basis of each LEA's share of school improvement funds. Allows LEAs to give priority to projects involving the abatement, removal, or interim control of asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, mold, mildew, lead-based hazards, or a proven carcinogen. Directs LEA grantees to use a percentage of their grant, rising in 10% increments from 50% in FY2012 to 100% in FY2017, for public school modernization, renovation, repairs, or construction that meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating standards, Energy Star standards, Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) criteria, Green Building Initiative environmental design and rating standards (Green Globes), or equivalent standards adopted by the entities that have jurisdiction over such LEAs. Requires the Secretary to provide outreach and technical assistance to states and LEAs concerning the best practices in school modernization, renovation, repair, and construction. Requires the Department of Education to evaluate the effect this Act's projects have on student academic achievement. Directs the Secretary to establish an Advisory Council on Green, High-Performing Schools to provide the Secretary with advice on the academic, health, energy, and environmental impact of such schools and assistance in facilitating their creation. Requires the Secretary to work with grant recipients to promote appropriate opportunities for individuals enrolled in a YouthBuild, Job Corps, or community or junior college program to gain employment experience on projects funded under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3487 (112th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2011
Job Creation Act of 2011 - Title I: Trade - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Congress should continue to work with the Administration to expand trading markets; (2) the President should pursue quick entry into force of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement; and (3) the future growth of the U.S. economy requires this pro-growth strategy. Expresses the sense of Congress that China's intellectual property rights violations are a problem for the U.S. economy. Title II: Tax Reform - Expresses the sense of Congress that reforming the federal tax code will benefit taxpayers and the U.S. economy. Title III: Balanced Budget Amendment - Expresses the sense of Congress that it needs to pass a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution and send it to the states for ratification. Title IV: Energy - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement a competitive leasing program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources on the Coastal Plain of Alaska. Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 to repeal the prohibition against leasing or other development leading to production of oil and gas from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Deems any oil and gas leasing programs and activities authorized by this Act to be in compliance with ANWR purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to designate up to 45,000 acres of the Coastal Plain as a Special Area, after consultation with the state of Alaska, the city of Kaktovik, and the North Slope Borough. Permits directional drilling in the Special Area. Prescribes procedures governing Coastal Plain lease sales, as well as terms and conditions, including: (1) environmental protection; (2) federal and state distribution of revenues; (3) rights-of-way; and (4) local government impact aid and community service assistance. Sets forth: (1) a "no significant adverse effect" standard to govern Coastal Plain activities; and (2) guidelines for expedited judicial review of complaints. Establishes the ANWR Alternative Energy Trust Fund. Title V: Reduction In Federal Workforce - Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to take appropriate measures to ensure that: (1) the total number of federal employees, beginning in FY2015, does not exceed 90% of the total number of such employees as of September 30, 2011; (2) until the end of FY 2014,agencies do not appoint more than one employee for every three employees retiring or otherwise separating from government service; and (3) there is no increase in the procurement of service contracts due to this Act unless a cost comparison demonstrates that such contracts would be financially advantageous to the federal government. Requires OMB to continuously monitor all agencies and make a determination as to whether the total number of federal employees exceeds the limitation imposed by this Act. Prohibits a federal agency from filling any vacancy unless OMB provides written notice to the President and Congress that the number of federal employees does not exceed the limitation established by this Act. Allows the President to waive the workforce limitations imposed by this Act if the President determines that the existence of a state of war or other national security concern or the existence of an extraordinary emergency threatening life, health, public safety, property, or the environment so requires. Allows the President additional discretion to waive such workforce limitations if the President determines that the efficiency of a federal agency or the performance of its critical mission so requires. Title VI: Repeal of Employer Health Insurance Mandate - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal provisions added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requiring certain employers who have a workforce of 50 or more full-time employees to provide health insurance coverage for their employees. Title VII: Secret Ballot Protection Act - Secret Ballot Protection Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to make it an unfair labor practice for: (1) an employer to recognize or bargain collectively with a labor organization that has not been selected by a majority of the employees in a unit appropriate for such purposes in a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), or (2) a labor organization to cause or attempt to cause an employer to recognize or bargain collectively with a representative that has not been selected in such manner. Title VIII: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Improvements - Amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (sanctions for filing a frivolous lawsuit) to: (1) require courts to award reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, to a prevailing party in a Rule 11 proceeding (currently discretionary); and (2) eliminate the 21-day period allowed for withdrawing or correcting a claim deemed frivolous. Requires state courts to apply Rule 11 to actions in state courts that substantially affect interstate commerce. Limits venue for personal injury claims filed in state or federal courts to the county or district: (1) in which the plaintiff or defendant resides, (2) where the plaintiff resided at the time of the alleged injury, or (3) the district in which the defendant's principal place of business is located. Imposes additional sanctions: (1) on attorneys who are found to violate Rule 11 three or more times, and (2) for willful and intentional destruction of documents relevant to a pending action in federal court. Establishes a rebuttable presumption of a Rule 11 violation if a plaintiff attempts to litigate a claim that has already been litigated and lost on the merits. Prohibits a court in a Rule 11 proceeding from ordering the nondisclosure of the record of the proceeding unless the court makes a specific finding of fact that justifies such an order. Title IX: Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 - Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 - Amends the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA) to revise the definition of "rule" under such Act to exclude a rule of particular (and not general) applicability relating to rates, wages, and other financial indicators and to define "economic impact" with respect to a proposed or final rule as any direct economic effect on small entities from such rule and any indirect economic effect on small entities that is reasonably foreseeable and that results from such rule. Includes tribal organizations within the definition of "small governmental jurisdictions" for purposes of such Act. Requires initial and final regulatory flexibility analyses to: (1) describe alternatives to a proposed rule that minimize any adverse significant economic impact or maximize the beneficial significant economic impact on small entities, and (2) include revisions or amendments to a land management plan developed by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior under specified Acts. Expands elements of initial and final regulatory flexibility analyses under RFA to include estimates and descriptions of the cumulative economic impact of a proposed rule on a small entity. Repeals provisions allowing a waiver or delay of the completion of an initial regulatory flexibility analysis. Requires the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue rules governing federal agency compliance with RFA requirements. Authorizes the Chief Counsel to modify or amend such rules, to intervene in agency adjudication relating to such rules, and to inform an agency of the impact of its rulemaking on small entities. Revises requirements for agency notification of the SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy prior to the publication of any proposed rule. Requires agencies to provide the Chief Counsel with: (1) all materials prepared or utilized in making the proposed rule, and (2) information on the potential adverse and beneficial economic impacts of the proposed rule on small entities. Requires each agency to publish in the Federal Register a plan for the periodic review of existing and new rules that have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities to determine whether such rules should be continued, changed, or rescinded. Provides for judicial review of an agency final rule for compliance with RFA requirements after the publication of such rule. Grants federal courts of appeal jurisdiction to review all final rules issued in accordance with RFA.
Bill· HRH.R. 3494 (112th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2011
Restoring America's Faith and Trust Act - Makes rescissions in the discretionary budget authority for FY2012-FY2014. Limits increases in total new budget authority after FY2013 to the percentage by which the U.S. gross domestic product increases from the previous year. Directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to take appropriate measures to ensure that the total number of federal employees does not exceed the total number of such employees as of October 1, 2007. Requires such reduction to be achieved through voluntary separation of employees. Allows the President to waive requirements for the reduction of the federal workforce upon a determination that the existence of a state of war or other national security concern or the existence of an extraordinary emergency threatening life, health, public safety, property, or the environment so requires. Requires the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) to conduct a Federal Real Property Disposal Program for the disposal of surplus real property. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to offer for sale at fair market value certain lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary that are located in states where more than 50% of the total land area is federally-owned. Requires the net proceeds from the sale of such lands to be used for the reduction of the public debt. Requires the Director of OMB to submit a plan to Congress for the phased-in expiration of all federal programs every three years. Requires any federal program scheduled to expire to be reauthorized by an act of Congress.
Record· Brief regering2011Z23470concluded
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 18 November 2011
Lijst van vragen en antwoorden inzake het rapport ‘Ranking the Stars’ van de Stichting Natuur en Milieu