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RL33548 - Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Background and Current Developments28-May-2008; Jonathan Medalia; 50 p. Update: Previous Releases: March 4, 2008 November 30, 2007 January 18, 2007 July 10, 2006 August 28, 2006 MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: |
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RL31410 - Superfund Taxes or General Revenues: Future Funding Issues for the Superfund Program4-Feb-2008; Jonathan Lee Ramseur, Mark Reisch, and James E. McCarthy; 13 p. Update: Previous releases: June 2, 2006 March 7, 2007 March 22, 2007 /nle/crsreports/06apr/RL31410.pdf /nle/crsreports/05mar/RL31410.pdf /nle/crsreports/04mar/RL31410.pdf /nle/crsreports/03Apr/RL31410.pdf .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: This report discusses the role of dedicated taxes and other sources of revenue in funding the Hazardous Substance Superfund Trust Fund. Congress makes annual appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from this trust fund and from general Treasury revenues for the purpose of suppor.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Pollution, Legislative, Risk & Reform |
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RL34316 - Pipelines for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Control: Network Needs and Cost Uncertainties 10-Jan-2008; Paul W. Parfomak and Peter Folger; 13 p. Abstract: Congress is considering policies promoting the capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) from sources such as electric power plants. Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is a process involving a CO2 source facility, a long-term CO2 sequestration site, and CO2 pipelines. There is an increa.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Energy, Climate Change, Risk & Reform |
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RL33636 - The European Union's Energy Security Challenges30-Jan-2008; Paul Belkin; 28 p. Update: Previous releases: May 7, 2007 January 26, 2007 September 11, 2006 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Recent increases in energy prices and a steady escalation in global energy demand — expected to rise by nearly 60% over the next 20 years — have led U.S. policy-makers to engage in a wide ranging debate over how best to address the country’s future energy requirements. Similarly, energy security ha.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Energy, International, Risk & Reform |
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RL30809 - The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and Federal Water Rights14-Jan-2008; Cynthia Brougher; 15 p. Update: Previous Releases: June 27, 2007; by Kristine Alexander March 5, 2007; by Pamela Baldwin June 2, 2006 March 23, 2001 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: During the 1960s, support grew for the idea that the development of our nation’s rivers needed to be balanced by protecting certain rivers that possessed outstanding undeveloped qualities. This sentiment culminated in the enactment of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. Rivers may be designated .... [expand] [read report] Topics: Public Lands, Water, Risk & Reform |
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RL34080 - Food and Agricultural Imports from China9-Oct-2007; Geoffrey S. Becker ; 20 p. Abstract: U.S. food and agricultural imports have increased significantly in recent years, causing some in Congress to question whether the U.S. food safety system can keep pace. A series of recent incidents have raised safety concerns about the many foods, medicines, and other products from China in p.... [expand] [read report] Topics: International, Risk & Reform, Agriculture |
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RS22276 - Coastal Louisiana Ecosystem Restoration After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita25-Oct-2007; Jeffrey Zinn; 6 p. Update: Previous Releases: June 5, 2007 June 2, 2006 May 4, 2006 http://www.ncseonline.org/nle/crsreports/05dec/RS22276.pdf .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Prior to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had been seeking congressional approval for a $1.1 billion program both to construct five projects that would help restore specified sites in the coastal wetland ecosystem in Louisiana, and to continue planning several othe.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Wetlands, Government, Risk & Reform |
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RL34190 - Pandemic Influenza: An Analysis of State Preparedness and Response Plans24-Sep-2007; Sarah A. Lister and Holly Stockdale; 31 p. Abstract: States are the seat of most authority for public health emergency response. Much of the actual work of response falls to local officials. However, the federal government can impose requirements upon states as a condition of federal funding. Since 2002, Congress has provided funding to all U.S.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Risk & Reform, General, Information |
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RL33949 - Environmental Impacts of Airport Operations, Maintenance, and Expansion5-Sep-2007; Linda Luther; 23 p. Update: Previous releases: June 22, 2007 April 5, 2007.... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Funding authorization for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs set forth in the Vision 100 — Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (P.L. 108-176, hereafter referred to as Vision 100) are set to expire at the end of FY2007. During the current reauthorization process, methods to address.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Risk & Reform, General, Information |
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RS20351 - Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: Pro and Con28-Jun-2005; Jonathan Medalia ; 6 p. Abstract: The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) would ban all nuclear explosions. President Clinton signed it in 1996 and transmitted it to the Senate in 1997. The Senate rejected it in 1999. To enter into force, 44 named nations, including the United States, must ratify the treaty. The Bush Admin.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Risk & Reform, Information, General |
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