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RL34695 - Minerals Price Increases and Volatility: Causes and Consequences3-Oct-2008; Stephen Cooney, Dick Nanto; 49 p. Abstract: A rise in the prices of minerals has had a major impact on U.S. manufacturers and consumers. Mineral prices have risen while the economy as a whole has entered a period of slowing growth. This has created serious difficulties for consuming industries and concern in Congress. This report reviews t.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Mining, Natural Resources |
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RL34689 - Oil Industry Financial Performance and the Windfall Profits Tax30-Sep-2008; Salvatore Lazzari, Robert Pirog; 25 p. Abstract: Over the past 10 years, surging crude oil and petroleum product prices have increased oil and gas industry revenues and generated record profits, particularly for the top five major integrated companies (also known as the “super-majors”): Exxon- Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell, BP, Chevron, and Conoco/P.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Natural Resources, International Finance |
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RL33813 - Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 110th Congress8-Oct-2008; Eugene H. Buck; 33 p. Update: Previous releases: October 8, 2008 June 6, 2008 February 7, 2008 July 27, 2007 (www.ncseonline.org/NLE/CRSreports/07Jul/RL33813.pdf) June 29, 2007 May 2, 2007 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Fish and marine mammals are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas; many federal laws and regulations guide their management.
Commercial and sport fishing are jointly managed by the federal government
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RL34547 - Possible Federal Revenue from Oil Development of ANWR and Nearby Areas23-Jun-2008; Salvatore Lazzari; 12 p. Update: Previous Releases: June 23, 2008 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Recent high petroleum prices, and the related economic burden on consumers and energy-intensive industries, has raised the issue of stimulating domestic supplies of crude oil. One possible source is the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), which is estimated to contain sig.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Energy, Government, Natural Resources |
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RL34517 - Wildfire Damages to Homes and Resources: Understanding Causes and Reducing Losses2-Jun-2008; Ross W. Gorte; 30 p. Update: Previous Editions: June 2, 2008 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Wildfires are getting more severe, with more acres and houses burned and more people at risk. This results from excess biomass in the forests, due to past logging and grazing and a century of fire suppression, combined with an expanding wildlandurban interface — more people and houses in and near.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Forests, Natural Resources |
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RL34459 - Animal Drug User Fee Program4-Aug-2008; Sarah A. Lister; 29 p. Update: Previous Releases: August 4, 2008 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The Animal Drug User Fee Act of 2003 (ADUFA I, P.L. 108-130) gave the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initial authority to collect user fees from sponsors for the review of animal drug applications. ADUFA mirrors fee programs for human drugs and medical devices. Program authority sunsets Octob.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Natural Resources, Legislative, General Interest |
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RS22797 - Seafood Safety: Background and Issues25-Jul-2008; Geoffrey S. Becker and Harold F. Upton; 6 p. Update: Previous Releases: March 28, 2008.... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Although seafood consumption can contribute to a healthy diet, some fish and shellfish can cause foodborne illnesses or contain environmental contaminants. Are current food safety programs sufficiently protecting consumers, and if not, what changes should be considered? A complexity is that most .... [expand] [read report] Topics: Marine, Natural Resources, General Interest |
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RS22262 - “Price Gouging,” the Antitrust Laws, and Vertical Integration: How They Are Related28-May-2008; Janice E. Rubin; 6 p. Update: Previous releases: March 15, 2007 August 1, 2006 May 8, 2006 (/NLE/CRSreports/06jun/RS22262.pdf) .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The antitrust laws and statutes to prohibit “price gouging” each aim to serve the same end — realization of lower or reasonable prices for consumers, but they do so from different perspectives. The theoretical underpinning of antitrust law is the belief that vigorous and unfettered marketplace compe.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Natural Resources, Economics & Trade, Government |
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RL32073 - Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Infrastructure Security: Issues for Congress13-May-2008; Paul W. Parfomak; 31 p. Update: Previous releases: March 16, 2005 June 3, 2005 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a hazardous fuel shipped in large tankers from overseas to U.S. ports. LNG is also manufactured domestically and is often stored near population centers. Because LNG infrastructure is highly visible and easily identified, it can be vulnerable to terrorist attac.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Energy, Natural Resources, Risk & Reform |
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RL33556 - Soil and Water Conservation: An Overview6-May-2008; Tadlock Cowan and Renée Johnson; 30 p. Update: Previous Releases: January 2, 2008 August 16, 2007 July 13, 2007 /NLE/CRSreports/07Jul/RL33556.pdf May 1, 2007 April 10, 2007 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Soil and water conservation topics are prominent in discussions of policy options for the next farm bill, which the 110th Congress is considering. Major conservation topics include where to set overall funding levels and levels for each program; what should be the priorities for the conservation .... [expand] [read report] Topics: Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources |
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