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Question· Schriftliche Frage16/13855open

Straftaten aus der in Tabelle 01 der "Polizeilichen Kriminalstatistik", Stand 26. April 2009, unter "Herbeiführen einer Explosion durch Kernenergie" gemachten Angaben sowie Bedrohungsanalyse der Bundesregierung

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 January 2005

Originaltext der Frage(n): Welche konkreten Straftaten (bitte einzeln darstellen hinsichtlich Tathergang und Örtlichkeit) sind in der Polizeilichen Kriminalstatistik, Tabelle 01, Stand 26. April 2009, S. 139 und 140 unter &bdquo;Herbeiführen einer Explosion durch Kernenergie“ (Schlüssel 675100) aufgeführt, und welche Bedrohungsanalyse hat die Bundesregierung mit Blick auf derartige Straftaten?

Question· Schriftliche Frage16/14113open

Anteil der Kernenergie an der Stromerzeugung im Jahr 2030 aus Sicht des BMWi

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 January 2005

Originaltext der Frage(n): Hält das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie an seiner Vision fest, wonach im Jahr 2030 der Anteil der Kernenergie an der Stromerzeugung in Deutschland bei einem Drittel liegen soll, und welche Gigawattzahl der installierten Kernkraftwerksleistung hält das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie in diesem Kontext für das Jahr 2030 für erforderlich?

Question· Schriftliche Frage16/14126open

Anteil der Kernenergie sowie der erneuerbaren Energien an der Stromversorgung in Deutschland im Jahr 2030 aus Sicht des BMWi

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 January 2005

Originaltext der Frage(n): Hält das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie an seiner Vision fest, wonach im Jahr 2030 die Anteile der Kernenergie sowie der erneuerbaren Energien an der Stromerzeugung in Deutschland bei jeweils einem Drittel liegen sollen (siehe Broschüre: &bdquo;Sichere, bezahlbare und umweltverträgliche Stromversorgung in Deutschland – Geht es ohne Kernenergie?“; Seite 15; www.bmwi.de?

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

54 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in regard to the threat posed to the State by the operation of UK nuclear plants, he will comment on the progress to date with action through the courts against the UK Government-British Nuclear Fuels; the action taken through diplomatic channels over the past year and political dialogue with the UK Government. [32796/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2004

54 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in regard to the threat posed to the State by the operation of UK nuclear plants, he will comment on the progress to date with action through the courts against the UK Government-British Nuclear Fuels; the action taken through diplomatic channels over the past year and political dialogue with the UK Government. [32796/04]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

425 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has discussed the issue of the Sellafield nuclear plant with his counterparts in Britain recently; and his plans to discuss this matter. [32064/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

425 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has discussed the issue of the Sellafield nuclear plant with his counterparts in Britain recently; and his plans to discuss this matter. [32064/04]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

424 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he is taking to make Ireland’s concerns regarding the Sellafield nuclear plant known to the British Government and to ensure its closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32052/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

424 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he is taking to make Ireland’s concerns regarding the Sellafield nuclear plant known to the British Government and to ensure its closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32052/04]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

419 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals in place if there is a terrorist threat or terrorist attack to the Sellafield nuclear plant in the UK, in relation to the potential impact on this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32065/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

419 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals in place if there is a terrorist threat or terrorist attack to the Sellafield nuclear plant in the UK, in relation to the potential impact on this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32065/04]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

174 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has discussed the issue of the Sellafield nuclear plant with his counterparts in Britain recently; and his plans to discuss this matter. [32063/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

174 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has discussed the issue of the Sellafield nuclear plant with his counterparts in Britain recently; and his plans to discuss this matter. [32063/04]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to pursue the closure of the Sellafield nuclear plant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31928/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2004

236 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to pursue the closure of the Sellafield nuclear plant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31928/04]

Bill· SS. 3010 (108th)referred

Firefighters Special Operation Task Force Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2004

Firefighters Special Operation Task Force Act - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration to award grants to a task force (two or more fire services operating under a cooperative agreement to coordinate incident response within a geographic area) for: (1) salary and benefits to hire or rehire firefighting personnel to provide services to the task force; (2) expenses related to the participation of firefighting personnel in appropriate training courses offered by the Department of Homeland Security, the National Fire Academy, or a State or local fire academy; (3) training related to incident response; (4) appropriate equipment or support systems for task force members; or (5) improved communications between task force members and a local police department or hospital. Requires the Administrator, in selecting grantees, to give priority to task forces serving geographic areas within 50 miles of: (1) a nuclear power facility; (2) a large facility that produces, treats, or refines chemicals or petroleum products; (3) a business district of national significance; or (4) a location with one or more critical infrastructures. Requires grantees to provide non-Federal matching funds of at least 55 percent of the amount awarded by the Administrator for each fiscal year.

Report· DCCELEX 52004DC0755open

Communication from the Commission to the Council concerning the conclusion of an agreement for R&D co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy between the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and the government of the People's Republic of China

European Union · European Commission · 16 November 2004

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

111 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has visited Sellafield nuclear facility in his current capacity; if he plans to visit in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27542/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2004

111 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has visited Sellafield nuclear facility in his current capacity; if he plans to visit in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27542/04]

Report· DCCELEX 52004DC0719open

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council - Report on the use of financial resources earmarked for the decommissioning of nuclear power plants

European Union · European Commission · 26 October 2004

Bill· HRH.R. 5326 (108th)referred

To provide additional security for nuclear facilities under certain circumstances.

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2004

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit any commercial or private aircraft from flying below 18,000 feet within a ten-mile radius of a commercial nuclear power reactor licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission if the threat alert level determined by the Homeland Security Advisory System is elevated to code orange or code red.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 141 (108th)referred

A concurrent resolution recognizing the essential role of nuclear power in the national energy policy of the United States and supporting the increased use of nuclear power and the construction and development of new and improved nuclear power generating plants.

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 2004

Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes the essential role of nuclear power in the national energy policy of the United States; and (2) supports the increased use of nuclear power and the construction and development of new and improved nuclear power generating plants as a means of contributing to national energy independence and maintaining a clean environment.

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

30 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding this country’s international legal case in connection with the Sellafield nuclear plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22592/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

30 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding this country’s international legal case in connection with the Sellafield nuclear plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22592/04]

Proposal· PCCELEX 52004PC0624(02)open

Proposal for a Council Regulation on the implementation of Protocol No 9 on the Bohunice V1 nuclear power plant in Slovakia, as annexed to the Act concerning the conditions of accession to the European Union of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia

European Union · European Commission · 29 September 2004

Proposal· PCCELEX 52004PC0624(01)open

Proposal for a Council Regulation on the implementation of Protocol No 4 on the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania, as annexed to the Act concerning the conditions of accession to the European Union of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia "Ignalina Programme"

European Union · European Commission · 29 September 2004

Question· Fragestunde15/3609open

Anteil der erneuerbaren Energien sowie der Atomenergie am Bedarf des BMU (G-SIG: 15042584)

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 July 2004

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

232 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on Iran’s expressed intention to resume building equipment essential for a nuclear power programme, despite its signed agreement to the contrary with three major European Powers, France, Britain and Germany; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20020/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2004

232 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on Iran’s expressed intention to resume building equipment essential for a nuclear power programme, despite its signed agreement to the contrary with three major European Powers, France, Britain and Germany; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20020/04]

Resolution· Selbständiger Antrag von Ländern auf Entschließung545/04open

Entschließung des Bundesrates zur Energiepolitik (G-SIG: 15021626)

Germany · Bundesrat · 2 July 2004

Notwendige Versorgung; Klima- und Ressourcenschutz; Energiepolitik als Kernbereich nachhaltiger Wirtschaftspolitik; Energieforschung; Förderung erneuerbarer Energien; Nutzung von Kernenergie

Record· Mündliche Anfrage76/Mmündliche anfrage

Schließung des Atomkraftwerkes Temelin und Maßnahmen für europäischen Atomausstieg

Austria · National Council · 17 June 2004

Mündliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig (GRÜNE) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend Schließung des Atomkraftwerkes Temelin und Maßnahmen für europäischen Atomausstieg Welche konkreten anti-atompolitischen Maßnahmen werden Sie in den kommenden Wochen setzen, um gemäß dem parlamentarischen Auftrag vom 29. Jänner 2004 über die Schließung Temelins zu verhandeln und den europäischen Atomausstieg voranzutreiben?

Record· Schriftliche Anfrage - BR2206/J-BR/2004schriftliche anfrage - br

65. Störfall in Temelin und unzureichende Information

Austria · Federal Council · 9 June 2004

Dringliche Anfrage der Bundesräte Albrecht Konecny, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend 65. Störfall in Temelin und unzureichende Information der österreichischen Bevölkerung darüber

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag176/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

klare und nachvollziehbare Standpunkte Österreichs zur Europäischen Demokratie und Verfassung

Austria · National Council · 4 June 2004

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Position Östereichs zur Europäischen Verfassung sowie zur Reform des Euratom-Vertrages

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag178/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

Regierungskonferenz zur Europäischen Verfassung

Austria · National Council · 4 June 2004

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Caspar Einem, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Berücksichtigung österreichischer Interessen im Rahmen der Regierungskonferenz zur Europäischen Verfassung

Bill· HRH.R. 4500 (108th)referred

Energy Science Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2004

Energy Science Act of 2004 - Authorizes appropriations through FY 2008 for the following:(1) energy efficiency and conservation; (2) distributed energy and electric energy systems; (3) renewable energy; (4) nuclear energy; (5) fossil energy; and (6) the Office of Science. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to conduct programs of energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application (R&D) focused upon specified energy technologies, including: (1) a Next Generation Lighting Initiative; (2) a National Building Performance Initiative; (3) a secondary electric vehicle battery use program: (4) an Energy Efficiency Science Initiative; (5) electric motor control technology; and (6) Advanced Energy Technology Transfer Centers. Instructs the Secretary to develop research programs in the following energy technologies: (1) hybrid distributed power systems; (2) high power density industry program; (3) micro-cogeneration energy technology; (4) distributed energy technologies; and (5) after-treatment technologies for industrial reciprocating engines. Directs the Secretary to conduct R&D in the following areas: (1) diversified bioenergy programs; (2) concentrated solar power; and (3) renewable energy in public buildings. Directs the Secretary to implement specified nuclear energy R&D, including: (1) advanced fuel recycling technology; (2) university nuclear science and engineering support; and (3) reactor design security. Requires the Secretary to conduct R&D in: (1) specified aspects of oil and gas research; (2) coal mining technologies; and (3) ultra-deepwater and unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production. Directs the Secretary to establish the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee. Establishes in the Treasury the Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Research Fund. Prescribes guidelines for United States participation in ITER (the international burning plasma fusion research project). Directs the Secretary to: (1) present an R&D plan to Congress for a fusion energy sciences program; and (2) report on the Spallation Neutron Source as part of the annual budget submission of the Department of Energy. Requires the Secretary to support and establish: (1) science and energy facilities and infrastructure; (2) catalysis research and development; (3) nanoscale science and engineering research; (4) advanced scientific computing for energy missions; (5) genomes to life program; and (6) fission and fusion energy materials research program. Prescribes implementation guidelines to establish: (1) the Energy-Water Supply Program; (2) the United States-Mexico Energy Technology Cooperation Program; (3) the Western Hemisphere Energy Cooperation Program; and (4) a biological nitrogen fixation program. Directs the Secretary to establish the Arctic Engineering Research Center to improve the overall performance of roads, bridges, residential, commercial, and industrial structures, and other infrastructure in the Arctic region. Instructs the Secretary to: (1) establish National Energy Research and Development Advisory Boards to perform external technical review of departmental programs; (2) designate a Technology Transfer Coordinator to perform oversight of and policy development for technology transfer activities at the Department; and (3) establish a Technology Infrastructure Program. Authorizes appropriations for the Secretary to establish a Department of Energy Science and Technology Scholarship Program. Directs the Secretary to require the Director of each National Laboratory to designate a small business advocate.

Bill· HRH.R. 4503 (108th)open

Energy Policy Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2004

Energy Policy Act of 2004 - Sets forth a program to spur diverse energy research and development including the following: (1) energy efficiency; (2) renewable energy; (3) oil and gas; (4) coal; (5) Indian energy; (6) nuclear matters and security; (7) vehicles and motor fuels, including ethanol; (8) hydrogen; (9) electricity; and (10) energy tax incentives. Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to revise energy reduction goals and performance requirements for Federal buildings. Institutes grant programs for low-income community energy efficiency and energy efficient public buildings. Revises energy conservation standards for: (1) additional consumer products; (2) affordable housing and assisted housing; and (3) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance incentives for energy efficient housing. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to prescribe incentive payments for renewable energy production facilities. John Rishel Geothermal Steam Act Amendments of 2004 - Amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to revamp guidelines governing leasing and permitting for geothermal development of public and National Forest System lands, including those withdrawn for military purposes. Amends the Federal Power Act to prescribe guidelines for hydroelectric licensing proposals for alternative conditions and requirements governing project works within a Federal reservation. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to make incentive payments to promote hydroelectric production. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to make permanent: (1) the authority of the Secretary of Energy to operate the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) standby energy authorities governing the International Energy Program, including summer fill and fuel budgeting programs. Sets forth a program of production incentives that includes: (1) oil and gas royalties in kind; (2) marginal property production; (3) natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico; and (4) oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. Directs the President to establish the Office of Federal Energy Project Coordination in the same manner and with the same mission as the White House Energy Projects Task Force established by a specified Executive Order. Prescribes implementation guidelines for access to Federal land for: (1) oil and gas leasing; (2) expedited permits; (3) energy rights-of-way and corridors on public and Federal lands; (4) renewable energy on Federal land; and (5) electricity transmission line rights of way on public land. Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act - Requires the President and the Secretaries of the Interior and of Energy to expedite the Federal decision-making process for access to Federal lands for energy projects. Prescribes parameters for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorization of an Alaska natural gas transportation project and pipeline expansion following an expedited approval process. Instructs the Secretary of Labor to award grants to train adult and dislocated workers in Alaska in the skills required to construct and operate an Alaska gas pipeline system. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to offer Federal loan guarantees to specified certificated entities for infrastructure projects. Sets forth a Clean Coal Power Initiative campaign that includes grants to universities to establish Centers of Excellence for Energy Systems of the Future. Authorizes Federal loan guarantees for designated coal gasification projects, including: (1) a loan to the owner of a specified experimental plant; (2) a coal gasification project that produces power in deregulated energy generation markets; and (3) a petroleum coke gasification polygeneration project. Modifies statutory requirements governing Federal coal leases, including acreage limitations, mining plans, and advance royalty payments. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Secretary of Energy to implement a program to facilitate production and generation of coal-based power and the installation of pollution control equipment. Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act of 2004 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act and the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to establish the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs to promote Indian tribal energy resource development through a program of grants and loans. Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 2003 [sic] - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to modify and extend indemnification authority and liability limits for Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensees and Department of Energy (DOE) contractors. Prohibits assumption by the U.S. Government of liability for certain foreign incidents. Addresses general nuclear matters, including: (1) establishment of an NRC training and fellowship program for individuals with critical nuclear safety regulatory skills; (2) elimination of pension offset; (3) a DOE decommissioning pilot program; (4) uranium sales; (5) special demonstration projects for the uranium mining industry; (6) whistleblower protection prescriptions; (7) medical isotope production; (8) uranium enrichment facilities; and (9) the national uranium stockpile. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish an Advanced Reactor Hydrogen Co-Generation Project. Prescribes implementation guidelines for a training program to respond to threats against designated nuclear facilities, including use of firearms by licensee security personnel and NRC certificate holders. Sets forth a transportation fuels program that uses: (1) alternative fuels for dual-fueled vehicles; (2) fuel credits for medium and heavy duty dedicated vehicles; and (3) lease condensates. Sets forth implementation guidelines for pilot programs that target: (1) alternative fueled vehicles; (2) fuel cell vehicles; (3) advanced vehicles; and (4) hybrid vehicles. Instructs the Secretary of Energy, in partnership with the private sector, to conduct programs that address production of hydrogen from diverse energy sources. Directs the President to establish an interagency task force on hydrogen fuel infrastructure for hydrogen-carrier fuels, including fleet transportation. Directs the Secretary of Energy to implement initiatives that target research, development, and commercial application in the areas of: (1) energy efficiency; (2) distributed energy and electric energy systems; (3) renewable energy; (4) nuclear energy; (5) fossil energy; (6) ultra-deepwater and unconventional natural gas, and other petroleum resource exploration and production; (7) science; and (8) energy and the environment (including international cooperation). Electric Reliability Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal Power Act to grant FERC regulatory jurisdiction over an Electric Reliability Organization. Prescribes guidelines for electric reliability standards, including electric transmission infrastructure, operation and transmission rates. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to: (1) require electric utilities to make net metering and smart metering available upon consumer request; and (2) terminate mandatory purchase and sale requirements pertaining to cogeneration and small power production utilities. Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2004 - Repeals the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935. Amends the Federal Power Act to: (1) direct FERC to promulgate market transparency rules governing sales of electric energy at wholesale in interstate commerce, or transmission services in interstate commerce; and (2) prohibit round trip trading. Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue rules that prohibit in the absence of consumer consent: (1) the change of selection of an electric utility ("slamming"); and (2) the sale of goods and services to an electric consumer ("cramming"). Mandates review of Federal agency review authorities over mergers to determine if duplicative authorities exist. Revises Federal Power Act prescriptions governing electric utility mergers. Energy Tax Policy Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish energy tax credits affecting: (1) residential and business property; (2) alternative motor vehicles and fuels; (3) low sulfur diesel fuel; (4) clean coal technology units; and (5) certain alternative minimum tax provisions. Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to authorize Federal grants to rural and remote communities with specified electricity costs for improved electric generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. Provides royalty payment relief for offshore oil and gas production leases under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to change the composition, operation, and duties of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Retains the effect of a specified Department of Energy Order regarding transmission security. Extends the attainment date for certain downwind ozone nonattainment areas. Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (Administrator) to establish criteria for safe and environmentally protective use of specified granular mine tailings. Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator to promulgate regulations ensuring that domestic motor vehicle fuel consumption includes renewable fuel containing ethanol. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make grants to provide assistance to merchant producers of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) in making the transition from producing MTBE to producing iso-octane, iso-octene, alkylates, or renewable fuels. Prohibits the use of MTBE in motor vehicle fuel by December 31, 2014, in any State that does not specifically authorize it. Authorizes the President to determine by June 30, 2014, that this prohibition against the use of MTBE in motor vehicle fuel shall not take place and that the legal authority to prohibit its use in motor vehicle fuel shall become null and void. Eliminates the oxygen content requirement for reformulated gasoline. Conditions the Administrator's approval of State fuel restrictions upon a finding that they will neither cause fuel supply or distribution interruptions nor have a significant adverse impact on fuel producibility. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to: (1) make loan guarantees for private sector construction of facilities for the processing and conversion of municipal solid waste and cellulosic biomass into fuel ethanol and other commercial byproducts; and (2) provide grants for construction of ethanol production facilities. Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act of 2004 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require the Administrator to distribute specified fund percentages from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund to States to pay costs incurred for regulation of underground storage tanks (USTs). Allows undistributed funds to be used for enforcing UST regulations.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 441 (108th)referred

Recognizing the essential role of nuclear power in the national energy policy of the United States and supporting the increased use of nuclear power and the construction and development of new and improved nuclear power generating plants.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2004

States that Congress: (1) recognizes the essential role of nuclear power in the national energy policy of the United States; and (2) supports the increased use of nuclear power and the construction and development of new and improved nuclear power generating plants as a means of contributing to national energy independence and maintaining a clean environment.

Question· writtenPQ 66asked