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Question· Schriftliche Frage20/5129open

Pauschale Priorisierung von Windindustrieanlagen gegenüber dem Umwelt- und Artenschutz

Germany · German Bundestag · 30 December 2022

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welche Konsequenzen zieht die Bundesregierung aus der Kritik von Umwelt- und Naturschutzverbänden (www.bild.de/politik/inland/politik-inland/naturschutz-lobby-zerlegt-habecks-windkraft-plan-ausgerechnet-82293092.bild.html), nach der die pauschale Einstufung von Windkraftanlagen zu Angelegenheiten &quot;von überragendem öffentlichen Interesse&quot; als &quot;Totschlagargument für Windindustrieanlagen gegenüber dem Umwelt- und Artenschutz&quot; diene und dass dies zu einem &quot;zerstörerischen Prozess im Land&quot; führe, durch den &quot;ganze Landschaften nicht nur optisch zerstört&quot; würden?

Record· Brief regering2022Z26340concluded

Antwoorden op vragen commissie over het ontwerpbesluit houdende inrichtingen- en activiteiten, milieueffectrapportage en de kwaliteit van toezicht en handhaving, ter bescherming van het fysieke leefomgeving op Bonaire, Sint Eustatius en Saba (Kamerstuk 29383-367)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 23 December 2022

Antwoorden op vragen commissie over het ontwerpbesluit houdende inrichtingen- en activiteiten, milieueffectrapportage en de kwaliteit van toezicht en handhaving, ter bescherming van het fysieke leefomgeving op Bonaire, Sint Eustatius en Saba (Kamerstuk 29383-367)

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage13469/Jschriftliche anfrage

1 Jahr Krieg in der Ukraine: Energieabhängigkeit verringert?

Austria · National Council · 22 December 2022

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Karin Doppelbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie betreffend 1 Jahr Krieg in der Ukraine: Energieabhängigkeit verringert?

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage13467/Jschriftliche anfrage

1 Jahr Krieg in der Ukraine: Umsetzung des Masterplans Rohstoffe?

Austria · National Council · 22 December 2022

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Karin Doppelbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend 1 Jahr Krieg in der Ukraine: Umsetzung des Masterplans Rohstoffe?

Record· CJCELEX 62021CJ0061_RESdecided

Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 22 December 2022.#JP v Ministre de la Transition écologique and Premier ministre.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Environment – Directives 80/779/EEC, 85/203/EEC, 96/62/EC, 1999/30/EC and 2008/50/EC – Air quality – Limit values for microparticles (PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) – Exceeded – Air quality plans – Damage caused to an individual on account of deterioration of the air resulting from the exceedance of those limit values – Liability of the Member State concerned – Conditions for establishing that liability – Requirement that the rule of EU law infringed be intended to confer rights on the individuals who have been harmed – No such intention.#Case C-61/21.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 22 December 2022

Record· CJCELEX 62021CJ0061decided

Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 22 December 2022.#JP v Ministre de la Transition écologique and Premier ministre.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Cour administrative d'appel de Versailles.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Environment – Directives 80/779/EEC, 85/203/EEC, 96/62/EC, 1999/30/EC and 2008/50/EC – Air quality – Limit values for microparticles (PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) – Exceeded – Air quality plans – Damage caused to an individual on account of deterioration of the air resulting from the exceedance of those limit values – Liability of the Member State concerned – Conditions for establishing that liability – Requirement that the rule of EU law infringed be intended to confer rights on the individuals who have been harmed – No such intention.#Case C-61/21.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 22 December 2022

Question· Written questionHL HL4476answered

Environment Protection

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 December 2022

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to their commitment to the 30by30 target to protect at least 30 per cent of land and ocean by 2030, what steps they will take to increase the proportion of protected (1) land in England from 3.22 per cent, and (2)

Bill· HRH.R. 9651 (117th)referred

LIFT Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 2022

Local Infrastructure Funding &amp; Technical Assistance Act or the LIFT Act This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to provide grants under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 for predevelopment projects&#8212;measures required to be completed before construction of resilient climate infrastructure occurs&#8212;and related technical assistance. Grants may be provided to economic development districts, states, Indian tribes, local governments, institutions of higher education, individuals, and other organizations as specified by the bill.

Record· TJCELEX 62020TJ0626_RESdecided

Judgment of the General Court (Seventh Chamber, Extended Composition) of 21 December 2022.#Landwärme GmbH v European Commission.#State aid – Biogas market – Tax exemptions compensating for additional production costs – Decisions not to raise objections – Action for annulment – Interest in bringing proceedings – Admissibility – Failure to initiate the formal investigation procedure – Serious difficulties – Article 108(2) and (3) TFEU – Article 4(3) and (4) of Regulation (EU) 2015/1589 – Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020 – Cumulation of aid – Aid granted by several Member States – Imported biogas – Principle of non-discrimination – Article 110 TFEU.#Case T-626/20.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 21 December 2022

Record· TJCELEX 62020TJ0626decided

Judgment of the General Court (Seventh Chamber, Extended Composition) of 21 December 2022.#Landwärme GmbH v European Commission.#State aid – Biogas market – Tax exemptions compensating for additional production costs – Decisions not to raise objections – Action for annulment – Interest in bringing proceedings – Admissibility – Failure to initiate the formal investigation procedure – Serious difficulties – Article 108(2) and (3) TFEU – Article 4(3) and (4) of Regulation (EU) 2015/1589 – Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020 – Cumulation of aid – Aid granted by several Member States – Imported biogas – Principle of non-discrimination – Article 110 TFEU.#Case T-626/20.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 21 December 2022

Question· Written questionUIN 114690answered

Railways: Environment Protection

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 December 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential (a) financial and (b) environmental merits of mandating the use of composite materials in railway sleepers.

Question· Written questionUIN 114541answered

Sportsgrounds: Environment Protection

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 December 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of 3G sports pitches on the environment.

Question· Written questionUIN 114628answered

Trade Agreements: Environment Protection and Human Rights

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 December 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has held discussions with his Cabinet colleagues on ensuring the alignment of UK trade policy with UK environmental and human rights commitments.

Question· Written questionUIN 114583answered

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Electronic Purchasing Card Solution

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 December 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether it is her Department's policy that government procurement cards should not be used for purchases (a) of alcohol and (b) that could be made via an alternative compliant purchasi

Question· Written questionUIN 114835answered

Marine Environment: International Cooperation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 December 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he expects the UK to meet its Global Ocean Alliance 30by30 target to protect England's seas by 2030.

Bill· HRH.R. 9618 (117th)referred

STREAM Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 2022

Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines Act or the STREAM Act This bill allows a state to set aside up to 30% of its annual grant for abandoned mine reclamation provided under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the treatment and abatement of acid mine drainage, which is the release of acidic water from abandoned coal mines.

Report· Written statementUIN HCWS456published

Environment Update

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 December 2022

I am repeating the statement made by my noble friend the Minister for Biosecurity, Marine and Rural Affairs, Lord Benyon, on Friday 16 December.Final Environmental Targets under the Environment Act 2021This government is committed to leaving the environme...

Bill· SS. 5294 (117th)referred

Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2022

Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2022 This bill establishes the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the Environmental Protection Agency. The office must address abandoned hardrock mines, including by (1) establishing and annually updating a list of abandoned hardrock mine sites that are prioritized for response actions, and (2) updating every five years an interagency plan to carry out response actions at Navajo Nation abandoned uranium mine sites.

Record· Brief regering2022Z25551concluded

Voortgang Kustpact 2022

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 19 December 2022

Voortgang Kustpact 2022

Report· Written statementUIN HLWS449published

Environment Update

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 December 2022

Final Environmental Targets under the Environment Act 2021This government is committed to leaving the environment in a better state than we found it. Following our consultation earlier in the year, we are confirming an ambitious suite of targets to delive...

Bill· HRH.R. 9608 (117th)referred

Reducing Plastics in Wastewater Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 2022

Reducing Plastics in Wastewater Act This bill permits the use of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to construct or improve municipal water treatment facilities to reduce and remove plastic waste, microplastics, and other post-consumer materials from wastewater. That fund provides low-cost financing to communities for a wide range of water quality infrastructure projects.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage13414/Jschriftliche anfrage

Tierschützer erheben schwere Vorwürfe gegen steirischen Geflügelmäster

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2022

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Alois Kainz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Regionen und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Tierschützer erheben schwere Vorwürfe gegen steirischen Geflügelmäster

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage13420/Jschriftliche anfrage

Der Klimabonus – Chaos und Lotterie

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2022

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Herbert Kickl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Der Klimabonus – Chaos und Lotterie

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage13416/Jschriftliche anfrage

Vermisst: Parlament sucht Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2022

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Walter Rauch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Vermisst: Parlament sucht Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag3078/Aselbständiger antrag

Wohn- und Heizkostenzuschussgesetz; Lebenshaltungs- und Wohnkosten-Ausgleichs-Gesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2022

Antrag der Abgeordneten Gabriel Obernosterer, Mag. Dr. Jakob Schwarz, BA, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Bundesgesetz über einen Zuschuss an die Länder für Wohn- und Heizkostenzuschüsse (Wohn- und Heizkostenzuschussgesetz) erlassen und das Lebenshaltungs- und Wohnkosten-Ausgleichs-Gesetz – LWA-G geändert werden <br><br>Titeländerung:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Bundesgesetz über einen Zuschuss an die Länder für Wohn- und Heizkostenzuschüsse (Wohn- und Heizkostenzuschussgesetz) erlassen und das Lebenshaltungs- und Wohnkosten-Ausgleichs-Gesetz – LWA G geändert wird

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage13418/Jschriftliche anfrage

Tierschützer erheben schwere Vorwürfe gegen steirischen Geflügelmäster

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2022

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Alois Kainz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz betreffend Tierschützer erheben schwere Vorwürfe gegen steirischen Geflügelmäster

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage13419/Jschriftliche anfrage

Blackout-Pläne an Schulen

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2022

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Herbert Kickl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung betreffend Blackout-Pläne an Schulen

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag3086/Aselbständiger antrag

Gaswirtschaftsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2022

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Martin Litschauer, Joachim Schnabel, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Gaswirtschaftsgesetz 2011 (GWG 2011) geändert wird

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag3085/Aselbständiger antrag

Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Begründung von Vorbelastungen durch den Bundesminister für Arbeit und Wirtschaft genehmigt wird, Unternehmens-Energiekostenzuschussgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2022

Antrag der Abgeordneten Karlheinz Kopf, Mag. Dr. Jakob Schwarz, BA, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Begründung von Vorbelastungen durch den Bundesminister für Arbeit und Wirtschaft genehmigt wird, und das Bundesgesetz über einen Energiekostenzuschuss für energieintensive Unternehmen (Unternehmens-Energiekostenzuschussgesetz – UEZG) geändert werden <br><br>Titeländerung:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Begründung von Vorbelastungen durch den Bundesminister für Arbeit und Wirtschaft genehmigt wird und das Bundesgesetz über einen Energiekostenzuschuss für energieintensive Unternehmen (Unternehmens-Energiekostenzuschussgesetz – UEZG) geändert werden

Resolution· Selbständiger Entschließungsantrag3080/A(E)selbständiger entschließungsantrag

Förderprogramm für Brennstoffzellentechnologie

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2022

Antrag der Abgeordneten Erwin Angerer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Förderprogramm für Brennstoffzellentechnologie

Resolution· Selbständiger Entschließungsantrag3081/A(E)selbständiger entschließungsantrag

Schutz der Almwirtschaft vor dem Wolf

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2022

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Gerald Hauser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Schutz der Almwirtschaft vor dem Wolf

Question· Written questionUIN 111592answered

Soil: Environment Protection

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 December 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of progress towards all soil in England being managed sustainably by 2030, as set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan.

Question· Written questionUIN 111514answered

WTO Committee on Trade and the Environment

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 December 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will provide details her Department holds on the programme and priorities of the World’s Trade Organization’s Trade and Environment Group; and if she will make a statement.

Question· Written questionUIN 111558answered

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Written Questions

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 December 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she will to respond to Questions 97494 and 97595 tabled on 28 November 2022 by the Rt hon. Member for Islington South and Finsbury.

Question· Written questionUIN 111713answered

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Pens

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 December 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much her department has spent on single use pens in each of the last five years.

Bill· HRH.R. 9586 (117th)referred

CLEANER Buildings Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

Creating Low-cost, Efficient And Net-zero Emissions Resilient Buildings Act or the CLEANER Buildings Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national model building performance standards initiative for specified purposes, including to assist state and local governments in the development and implementation of building performance standards. Not later than 2 years after the enactment of this bill, the EPA must develop national model building performance standards.

Bill· HRH.R. 9587 (117th)referred

Tenants’ Right to Organize Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

Tenants' Right to Organize Act This bill provides for the right of tenants who receive certain rental assistance to establish, operate, and participate in a tenant organization. Specifically, tenants who participate in Housing Choice Voucher (i.e., Section 8 tenant-based housing assistance) or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development have the right to engage in a tenant organization to address issues related to their living environment and participate in community development activities. Public housing agencies and unit owners are required to recognize tenant organizations and allow tenants to conduct protected activities, including distributing leaflets, initiating tenant contact, and convening meetings in the building. A public housing agency or building owner may not require prior permission for any of these activities. Further, these entities may not retaliate against a tenant for participating in a tenant organization. The bill also provides grants for state and local organizations for training and outreach with respect to tenant organization capacity building and technical assistance.

Bill· HRH.R. 9576 (117th)referred

LOWER Energy Bills Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

Leveraging Our Water and Energy data to Reduce Energy Bills Act of 2022 or the LOWER Energy Bills Act of 2022 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and implement a benchmarking and transparency initiative for certain types of properties (such as commercial or multifamily properties) to (1) advance the knowledge of owners and occupants regarding building energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions, and (2) inform efforts to reduce energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions nationwide.

Record· CJCELEX 62020CJ0470_SUMdecided

Judgment of the Court (First Chamber) of 15 December 2022.#AS Veejaam and OÜ Espo v AS Elering.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – State aid – Renewable energy subsidy – Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020 – Incentive effect of aid applied for after work has started on the project concerned – Article 108(3) TFEU – Obligation to notify – Consequences of breach of the obligation to notify.#Case C-470/20.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 15 December 2022

Record· CJCELEX 62020CJ0470decided

Judgment of the Court (First Chamber) of 15 December 2022.#AS Veejaam and OÜ Espo v AS Elering.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Riigikohus.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – State aid – Renewable energy subsidy – Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020 – Incentive effect of aid applied for after work has started on the project concerned – Article 108(3) TFEU – Obligation to notify – Consequences of breach of the obligation to notify.#Case C-470/20.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 15 December 2022

Report· CCCELEX 62021CC0223decided

Opinion of Advocate General Kokott delivered on 15 December 2022.#European Investment Bank and European Commission v ClientEarth.#Appeal – Environment – Aarhus Convention – Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 – Article 2(1)(f) – Concept of ‘environmental law’ – Article 2(1)(g) – Concept of ‘administrative act’ – Article 10(1) – Internal review of administrative acts – Resolution of the Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) approving the financing of a biomass power generation plant – Rejection of the request for internal review of that resolution as inadmissible – Independence of the EIB in the sphere of its financial operations – Article 271(c) TFEU – Scope.#Joined Cases C-212/21 P and C-223/21 P.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 15 December 2022

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