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RL34339 - Coastal Zone Management: Background and Reauthorization Issues29-Sep-2010; Harold F. Upton; 27 p. Update: Previous Editions: June 20, 2008 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) was first enacted in 1972, at a time when coordinated land use planning was generally supported in Congress. Planning was seen as central to protecting natural resources while fostering wise development in the coastal zone. Since 1972, pressures for both pre.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Water, Natural Resources, General Interest |
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RL32154 - Marine Protected Areas: An Overview29-Sep-2010; Eugene H. Buck, and Harold F. Upton; 26 p. Update: Previous releases: February 6, 2009 January 29, 2008 March 1, 2007 May 13,2005 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: There continues to be congressional interest in limiting human activity in certain areas of the marine environment, as one response to mounting evidence of declining environmental quality and populations of living resources. The purposes of proposed additional limits would be both to stem decline.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Marine, Biodiversity, Natural Resources |
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R40850 - Managing Electronic Waste: Issues with Exporting E-Waste27-Sep-2010; Linda Luther; 16 p. Abstract: Electronic waste (e-waste) is a term that is used loosely to refer to obsolete, broken, or irreparable electronic devices like televisions, computer central processing units (CPUs), computer monitors (flat screen and cathode ray tubes), laptops, printers, scanners, and associated wiring. E-waste h.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Waste Management, Legislative |
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R40168 - Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress22-Sep-2010; Brent D. Yacobucci; 23 p. Update: Previous releases: February 13, 2010 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles are seen by proponents as integral to improving urban air quality, decreasing dependence on foreign oil, and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. However, major barriers—especially economics—currently prevent the widespread use of these fuels .... [expand] [read report] Topics: Transportation |
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RL33525 - Recreation on Federal Lands22-Sep-2010; Kori Calvert, Sandra L. Johnson, Carol Hardy Vincent, Ross W. Gorte, Nicole T. Carter, Nic Lane, David L. Whiteman, and M. Lynne Corn; 27 p. Update: Previous Releases: October 28, 2008 August 25, 2008 February 12, 2008 September 12, 2007 March 10, 2007 February 2, 2007 Novemeber 7, 2006 August 28, 2006 July 11, 2006 (www.NCSEonline.org/NLE/CRSreports/06Jul/RL33525.pdf) .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The growing and diverse nature of recreation on federal lands has increased the challenge of balancing different types of recreation with each other and with other land uses. Motorized recreation has been particularly controversial, with issues centering on access and environmental impacts. The 1.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Public Lands, Forests, Information |
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95-307 - U.S. National Science Foundation: An Overview22-Sep-2010; Christine M. Matthews; 11 p. Update: Previous Releases: March 12, 2009 July 3, 2008 May 3, 2007 June 19, 2006 April 19, 2006 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) was created by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (P.L.81-507). The NSF has the broad mission of supporting science and engineering in general and funding basic research across many disciplines. The agency provides support for investigato.... [expand] [read report] Topics: General Interest, Federal Agencies |
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R40692 - Agricultural Conservation Issues in the 111th Congress21-Sep-2010; Megan Stubbs; 29 p. Update: Previous releases: December 28, 2009 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Agricultural conservation has been a public policy issue for more than 60 years. Congress has repeatedly taken action on the issue through water and soil legislation, often as part of omnibus farm bills. Early policy decisions were directed at addressing natural resource concerns on the farm, pri.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Agriculture |
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R40999 - Energy Tax Policy: Issues in the 111th Congress20-Sep-2010; Donald Marples, Molly Sherlock; 30 p. Update: Previous releases: June 16, 2010 March 8, 2010 December 30, 2009 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Energy tax policy involves the use of one of the government’s main fiscal instruments, taxes (both as an incentive and as a disincentive) to alter the allocation or configuration of energy resources and their use. In theory, energy taxes and subsidies, like tax policy instruments in general, are .... [expand] [read report] Topics: Energy |
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RL33404 - Offshore Oil and Gas Development: Legal Framework20-Sep-2010; Adam Vann; 26 p. Update: Previous Releases: April 6, 2010 August 5, 2008 January 30, 2008 January 30, 2007 September 21, 2007 March 3, 2007 January 3, 2007 July 28, 2006 July 14, 2006 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The development of offshore oil, gas, and other mineral resources in the United States is impacted by a number of interrelated legal regimes, including international, federal, and state laws. International law provides a framework for establishing national ownership or control of offshore areas, .... [expand] [read report] Topics: Natural Resources, Legislative, Marine |
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R40110 - Biofuels Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs15-Sep-2010; Brent D. Yacobucci; 18 p. Update: Previous Editions: July 29, 2008 March 18, 2008 January 3, 2007 /NLE/CRSreports/08Aug/RL33572.pdf .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: With recent high energy prices, the passage of major energy legislation in 2005 (P.L. 109-58) and 2007 (P.L. 110-140), and the passage of a new farm bill in 2008 (P.L. 110-246), there is ongoing congressional interest in promoting alternatives to petroleum fuels. Biofuels—transportation fuels pro.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Climate Change, Science & Technology, Transportation |
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