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R40143 - Ocean Acidification2-Jul-2009; Eugene H. Buck, Peter Folger; 14 p.
Abstract: With increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, the extent of effects
on the ocean and marine resources is an increasing concern. One aspect of this issue is the
ongoing process whereby seawater becomes acidified (i.e., ocean acidification) as more CO2
dissolves in it, c.... [expand] [read report]
Topics: Water, Climate Change
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RS22037 - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: Program Overview and Issues10-Apr-2009; Mary Tiemann; 12 p.
Update: Previous Releases:
February 22, 2008
March 9, 2007
June 20, 2006
April 27, 2006
/nle/crsreports/05Jun/RS22037.pdf
/nle/crsreports/05Feb/RS22037.pdf.... [expand] [read report]
Abstract: The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments of 1996 authorized a drinking
water state revolving loan fund (DWSRF) program to help public water systems finance
infrastructure projects needed to comply with federal drinking water regulations and to
protect public health. Under the program, states.... [expand] [read report]
Topics: Water, Federal Agencies
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RL33603 - Ocean Commissions: Ocean Policy Review and Outlook9-Feb-2009; Harold F. Upton and Eugene H. Buck; 18 p.
Update: Previous Releases:
August 15, 2008
February 1, 2007
August 8, 2006 .... [expand] [read report]
Abstract: In 2003 and 2004, the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy and the Pew Oceans
Commission made numerous recommendations for changing U.S. ocean policy and
management. The 109th Congress reauthorized the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (P.L. 109-479), incorporating provisions
r.... [expand] [read report]
Topics: Marine, Water, Legislative
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