Environment

projet de loi autorisant l'approbation de la convention européenne du paysage

France · Senate · 22 December 2003

Council conclusions of 22 December 2003 on 2003 Environment Policy Review

European Union · Council of the European Union · 22 December 2003

Report from the Commission to the Council - Review of the European Environment Agency (EEA)

European Union · European Commission · 22 December 2003

Staubbelastung im oberösterreichischen Zentralraum

Austria · National Council · 19 December 2003

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend zielführende und verursachergerechte Maßnahmen zur Reduktion der Staubbelastung im oberösterreichischen Zentralraum

A European environment and health strategy

European Union · European Parliament · 18 December 2003

rechtsstaatlich bedenkliche Vorgangsweise des ESTAG

Austria · National Council · 16 December 2003

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Günther Kräuter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Justiz betreffend rechtsstaatlich bedenkliche Vorgangsweise des ESTAG <i>(steirische Energieholdung)</i> Aufsichtsrates im Zusammenhang mit möglichen Bilanzfälschungen in einer Größenordnung von bis zu 50 Millionen Euro

proposition de loi relative au financement du service d'élimination des déchets ménagers,

France · Senate · 11 December 2003

Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project Modernization and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 December 2003

Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project Rehabilitation and Development Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) carry out the rehabilitation and improvement of the irrigation unit facilities at the Angostura Project; and (2) provide for the delivery of water saved through the rehabilitation and improvement of such facilities to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, and the use of that water for purposes of environmental restoration on the Reservation. Establishes the Oglala Sioux Tribal Development Trust Fund. Requires the governing body of the Tribe to prepare a plan for the use of payments to the Tribe out of the Fund. Prohibits a portion of any payment from being distributed to any member of the Tribe on a per capita basis. States that no payment made to the Tribe shall result in the reduction or denial of any service or program with respect to which, under Federal law: (1) the Tribe is otherwise entitled because of the status of the Tribe as a federally recognized Indian tribe; or (2) any individual who is a member of the Tribe is entitled because of the status of the individual as a member of the Tribe.

Western Waters and Surface Owners Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2003

Western Waters and Surface Owners Protection Act - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to require operators producing oil or gas (including coalbed methane), to: (1) replace water supplies affected by drilling; (2) reinject water produced by drilling into the aquifer from which it was extracted or one of no better quality; and (3) submit water management plans along with their lease applications. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require pollution discharge permits for the production of oil or gas and permit stipulations to minimize adverse effects from the disposal of extracted waters. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from authorizing exploration and drilling operations on lands where title to oil and gas resources are owned by the United States but the surface estate is owned by a non-Federal entity unless: (1) an agreement has been reached with the surface owner (with the possibility of arbitration); or (2) the operator has made a good faith attempt to secure such an agreement and meets other specified requirements. Requires the Secretary to give surface owners advance notice of lease sales. Requires operators to meet specified reclamation standards for lands affected by oil or gas production and to post reclamation bonds. Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop a Federal remediation program for abandoned wells drilled to explore or develop Federally owned minerals or located on Federal lands; and (2) establish a technical assistance program for States and Tribes addressing environmental problems caused by abandoned wells on other lands.

To transfer administrative jurisdiction of a parcel of real property comprising a portion of the Defense Supply Center in Columbus, Ohio, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2003

Directs the Secretary of the Army to transfer, to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, administrative jurisdiction over a portion of the Defense Supply Center in Columbus, Ohio, for the construction of a new outpatient clinic for veterans. Directs the Secretary of the Army, prior to such transfer, to conduct an environmental assessment of such property.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the October 3, 2003, order released by the Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau in response to complaints regarding the broadcast of program material that contained indecent language.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2003

Resolves that: (1) the House of Representatives (House) does not support the lowering of standards or the weakening of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prohibiting obscene and indecent broadcasts to allow network or other communications to use language that is indecent or vulgar; (2) the FCC has a responsibility to utilize its enforcement authority to maintain those rules; and (3) the House will not allow the FCC to permit intrusion upon the family's ability to raise their children in an environment that is not inundated with indecent or profane language on our public airwaves.

Kontrolltätigkeit im Bereich von Tiertransporten in und durch Österreich

Austria · National Council · 4 December 2003

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gerhard Steier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Kontrolltätigkeit im Bereich von Tiertransporten in und durch Österreich

Kontrolltätigkeit im Bereich von Tiertransporten in und durch Österreich

Austria · National Council · 4 December 2003

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gerhard Steier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Kontrolltätigkeit im Bereich von Tiertransporten in und durch Österreich

Umsetzung des Ozongesetzes

Austria · National Council · 4 December 2003

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dieter Brosz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Umsetzung des Ozongesetzes

Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 4 December 2003

Antrag der Abgeordneten Karlheinz Kopf, Klaus Wittauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfungsgesetz 2000, BGBl Nr. 697/1993, zuletzt geändert durch das Bundesgesetz BGBl I Nr. 50/2002, geändert wird

Sicherstellung der Assistenzleistung der Exekutive für die Tätigkeit der Tiertransportinspektoren

Austria · National Council · 4 December 2003

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Werner Miedl, Kurt Eder, Mag. Eduard Mainoni, Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Sicherstellung der Assistenzleistung der Exekutive für die Tätigkeit der Tiertransportinspektoren

Durchführung einer strategischen Umweltprüfung des Generalverkehrsplans im Sinne der EU-Richtlinie 2001/42/EG mit Schwerpunkt Klimaschutz

Austria · National Council · 4 December 2003

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Evelin Lichtenberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Durchführung einer strategischen Umweltprüfung des Generalverkehrsplans im Sinne der EU-Richtlinie 2001/42/EG mit Schwerpunkt Klimaschutz

Tiergesundheitsgesetz (TGG)

Austria · National Council · 4 December 2003

Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 4 December 2003. # Samuel Sidney Evans v The Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions and The Motor Insurers' Bureau. # Reference for a preliminary ruling: High Court of Justice (England & Wales), Queen's Bench Division - United Kingdom. # Approximation of laws - Directive 84/5/EEC - Compulsory insurance against civil liability in respect of motor vehicles - Damage or injury caused by unidentified or insufficiently insured vehicles - Protection of victims - Defective transposition of the directive - Liability of the Member State concerned. # Case C-63/01.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 4 December 2003

gut vorbereitete Fragen

Austria · National Council · 3 December 2003

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Pilz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend gut vorbereitete Fragen <i>(erstellt von Mitarbeitern des Ressorts für</i> <i>Ausschußmitglieder der Regierungsfraktionen)</i>

Tierhaltungsverordnung für landwirtschaftliche Nutztiere im Bundestierschutzgesetz

Austria · National Council · 3 December 2003

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Tierhaltungsverordnung für landwirtschaftliche Nutztiere im Bundestierschutzgesetz

Chancengleichheit von Frauen und Männern im ländlichen Raum

Austria · National Council · 3 December 2003

Entschließungsantrag des Ausschusses für Land- und Forstwirtschaft betreffend Förderung der Chancengleichheit von Männern und Frauen im ländlichen Raum u.a. durch Verringerung der Einkommensunterschiede, Verbesserung der Kinderbetreuung und Förderung der Aus- und Weiterbildung

Bundesgesetz zum Schutz von Mensch und Umwelt vor Schäden durch nichtionisierende Strahlung

Austria · National Council · 3 December 2003

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz zum Schutz von Mensch und Umwelt vor Schäden durch nichtionisierende Strahlung <i>(im Zusammenhang mit Mobilfunkeinrichtungen)</i>

Fortsetzung der Anti-Atom-Politik Österreichs, insbesondere in Bezug auf das Kernkraftwerk Temelin

Austria · National Council · 3 December 2003

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Karlheinz Kopf, Klaus Wittauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Fortsetzung der Anti-Atom-Politik Österreichs, insbesondere in Bezug auf das Kernkraftwerk Temelin

nachhaltige Schadstoffreduktion im LKW-Transitverkehr und Verabschiedung einer neuen europäischen Wegekostenrichtlinie

Austria · National Council · 3 December 2003

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Eduard Mainoni, Dipl.-Ing. Mag. Roderich Regler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend nachhaltige Schadstoffreduktion im LKW-Transitverkehr und Verabschiedung einer neuen europäischen Wegekostenrichtlinie

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament - 2003 Environment Policy Review - Consolidating the environmental pillar of sustainable development

European Union · European Commission · 3 December 2003

Überschreitung von Pestizid und Nitrat-Grenzwerten im Trinkwasser

Austria · National Council · 1 December 2003

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Überschreitung von Pestizid und Nitrat-Grenzwerten im Trinkwasser

Tiertransportgesetz-Straße-TGSt

Austria · National Council · 1 December 2003

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (233 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über den Transport von Tieren auf der Straße (Tiertransportgesetz-Straße-TGSt) geändert wird

Maßnahmen für den Schutz von Tieren beim Transport

Austria · National Council · 1 December 2003

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über den Antrag 50/A(E) der Abgeordneten MMag. Dr. Madeleine Petrovic, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Maßnahmen für den Schutz von Tieren beim Transport

Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251 (2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the position of the European Parliament adopted in second reading concerning a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus) amending the proposal of the Commission pursuant to Article 250 (2) of the EC Treaty

European Union · European Commission · 1 December 2003

Tiermaterialiengesetz - TMG

Austria · National Council · 28 November 2003

Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (314 d.B.): Bundesgesetz betreffend Hygienevorschriften für nicht für den menschlichen Verzehr bestimmte tierische Nebenprodukte und Materialien (Tiermaterialiengesetz - TMG)

Fleischuntersuchungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 28 November 2003

Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (292 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Fleischuntersuchungsgesetz geändert wird

Tiergesundheitsgesetz (TGG)

Austria · National Council · 28 November 2003

Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (293 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Tiergesundheitsgesetz (TGG) geändert wird

Bundestierschutzgesetz

Austria · Federal Council · 27 November 2003

Mündliche Anfrage der Bundesrätin Anna Schlaffer (SPÖ) an den Bundeskanzler Dr. Wolfgang Schüssel betreffend Bundestierschutzgesetz

aktuellen Begutachtungsentwurf für ein Bundestierschutzgesetz

Austria · Federal Council · 27 November 2003

Dringliche Anfrage der Bundesräte Stefan Schennach, Albrecht Konecny, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend den aktuellen Begutachtungsentwurf für ein Bundestierschutzgesetz

68 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the amount spent to date on the electronic voting system; the tendering system used to acquire the technology involved; and the reason none of the political parties were consulted on the proposed system before a decision was made to purchase. [28468/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

68 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the amount spent to date on the electronic voting system; the tendering system used to acquire the technology involved; and the reason none of the political parties were consulted on the proposed system before a decision was made to purchase. [28468/03]

59 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns expressed by a number of computer and software experts regarding the security and integrity of the electronic voting system; if he will consider postponing the extension of the new voting system to all areas of the country until such times as these issues have been addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28438/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

59 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns expressed by a number of computer and software experts regarding the security and integrity of the electronic voting system; if he will consider postponing the extension of the new voting system to all areas of the country until such times as these issues have been addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28438/03]

49 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the arrangements now in place in relation to electronic voting; and if he has satisfied himself with the security thereof. [28378/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

49 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the arrangements now in place in relation to electronic voting; and if he has satisfied himself with the security thereof. [28378/03]

48 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the number of cases in which the European Commission has initiated legal action, or announced that it intends to take legal action, arising from the failure by this country to implement EU directives for which his Department has responsibility; the steps he is taking to ensure that all these directives are implemented in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28456/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

48 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the number of cases in which the European Commission has initiated legal action, or announced that it intends to take legal action, arising from the failure by this country to implement EU directives for which his Department has responsibility; the steps he is taking to ensure that all these directives are implemented in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28456/03]

47 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the contact he has had with the management at Sellafield and the British Government having regard to the industrial action at Sellafield and the wish of the Irish public for the Sellafield plant to be closed. [28480/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

47 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the contact he has had with the management at Sellafield and the British Government having regard to the industrial action at Sellafield and the wish of the Irish public for the Sellafield plant to be closed. [28480/03]

46 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the main provisions of the proposed national infrastructure Bill; if the heads of the Bill have yet been brought before Government; when the Bill is likely to be published and brought before Dáil Éireann; if it is intended that incinerators will fall within the remit of the national infrastructure board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28428/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

46 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the main provisions of the proposed national infrastructure Bill; if the heads of the Bill have yet been brought before Government; when the Bill is likely to be published and brought before Dáil Éireann; if it is intended that incinerators will fall within the remit of the national infrastructure board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28428/03]

45 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the amount of money paid to consultants in drawing up policies and plans of action relating to a levy on ATM slips, fast-food litter, chewing gum and other items; the timeframe for action by the Government on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28476/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

45 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the amount of money paid to consultants in drawing up policies and plans of action relating to a levy on ATM slips, fast-food litter, chewing gum and other items; the timeframe for action by the Government on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28476/03]

44 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the additional funding which has been provided in the Estimates for 2004 to allow local authorities to meet their obligations under the benchmarking process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28500/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

44 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the additional funding which has been provided in the Estimates for 2004 to allow local authorities to meet their obligations under the benchmarking process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28500/03]

43 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to introduce legislation or regulations to impose limits on campaign spending in the local elections to remove the anomaly whereby there are spending limits in general elections but not in local elections. [28496/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

43 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to introduce legislation or regulations to impose limits on campaign spending in the local elections to remove the anomaly whereby there are spending limits in general elections but not in local elections. [28496/03]

42 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the additional financial provision for housing contained in his Department's Estimate for 2004; the number of additional dwelling units he expects will be financed by this amount; the average unit cost this represents; the way in which this compares with the average price of a new house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28499/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

42 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the additional financial provision for housing contained in his Department's Estimate for 2004; the number of additional dwelling units he expects will be financed by this amount; the average unit cost this represents; the way in which this compares with the average price of a new house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28499/03]

41 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government when he will inform local authorities of the financial allocation for 2004; and if he will include a provision to pay for the cost of the benchmarking award. [28497/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

41 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government when he will inform local authorities of the financial allocation for 2004; and if he will include a provision to pay for the cost of the benchmarking award. [28497/03]

68 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the amount spent to date on the electronic voting system; the tendering system used to acquire the technology involved; and the reason none of the political parties were consulted on the proposed system before a decision was made to purchase. [28468/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

68 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the amount spent to date on the electronic voting system; the tendering system used to acquire the technology involved; and the reason none of the political parties were consulted on the proposed system before a decision was made to purchase. [28468/03]

59 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns expressed by a number of computer and software experts regarding the security and integrity of the electronic voting system; if he will consider postponing the extension of the new voting system to all areas of the country until such times as these issues have been addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28438/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

59 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns expressed by a number of computer and software experts regarding the security and integrity of the electronic voting system; if he will consider postponing the extension of the new voting system to all areas of the country until such times as these issues have been addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28438/03]

49 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the arrangements now in place in relation to electronic voting; and if he has satisfied himself with the security thereof. [28378/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

49 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the arrangements now in place in relation to electronic voting; and if he has satisfied himself with the security thereof. [28378/03]

48 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the number of cases in which the European Commission has initiated legal action, or announced that it intends to take legal action, arising from the failure by this country to implement EU directives for which his Department has responsibility; the steps he is taking to ensure that all these directives are implemented in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28456/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

48 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the number of cases in which the European Commission has initiated legal action, or announced that it intends to take legal action, arising from the failure by this country to implement EU directives for which his Department has responsibility; the steps he is taking to ensure that all these directives are implemented in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28456/03]