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RS22065 - Military Base Closures: Role and Costs of Environmental Cleanup31-Aug-2007; David M. Bearden; 6 p. Update: August 31, 2007 Previous Reports: January 3, 2007 (/NLE/CRSreports/06Nov/RS22065.pdf) October 3, 2006 June 19, 2006 June 2005 November 2005 December 2005 .... [expand] [read report] |
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RL30120 - The Marine Mammal Protection Act: Reauthorization Issues11-Jun-2007; Eugene Buck; 53 p. Update: Previous releases: June 18, 2004 http://www.NCSEonline.org/nle/crsreports/marine/mar-40pdf .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) was last reauthorized in 1994. The MMPA’s authorization of appropriations expired at the end of FY1999. At issue for Congress are the terms and conditions of provisions designed to reauthorize and amend the MMPA to address a variety of concerns relating.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Marine, Agriculture, Risk & Reform |
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RL33426 - Superfund: Implementation and Selected Issues24-May-2007; Jonathan L. Ramseur and Mark Reisch; 24 p. Update: Previous Releases: May 2, 2007 May 17, 2006 July 28, 2006 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Superfund is the federal government’s principal program for cleaning up the nation’s contaminated waste sites and protecting public health and the environment from releases of hazardous substances. Enacted into law as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERC.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Pollution, Legislative, Risk & Reform |
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RL33629 - BP Alaska North Slope Pipeline Shutdowns: Regulatory Policy Issues18-May-2007; Paul W. Parfomak; 18 p. Update: Previous Releases: January 9, 2007 October 11, 2006 /NLE/CRSReports/06Aug/CRSBP.pdf .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: On August 6, 2006, BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc. (BP) announced the shutdown of the Prudhoe Bay area oil field on the North Slope of Alaska to conduct major repairs following the discovery of severe corrosion and a small spill from a Prudhoe Bay oil pipeline. The loss of North Slope oil produ.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Natural Resources, Public Lands, Risk & Reform |
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RL33769 - International Crises and Disasters: U.S. Humanitarian Assistance, Budget Trends, and Issues for Congress3-May-2007; Rhoda Margesson ; 20 p. Abstract: Humanitarian emergencies can emerge anywhere in the world, stemming from natural disasters or man-made conflicts. U.S. and international humanitarian assistance can have an important impact not only on the relief operation itself but on broader foreign policy issues. In the 110th Congress, hu.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Information, Risk & Reform, Government |
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RL32739 - Tsunamis: Monitoring, Detection, and Early Warning Systems10-May-2007; Wayne A. Morrissey; 30 p. Update: Previous Releases: December 12, 2006 June 1, 2006 February 23, 2006 May 19, 2005 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Congress is concerned about the possible vulnerability of U.S. coastal areas to tsunamis and the adequacy of early warning for coastal areas. This stems from a December 26, 2004, tsunami that devastated many coastal areas around the northern Indian Ocean, where few tsunami early warning syste.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Risk & Reform, Science & Technology, Information |
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RL32199 - Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE, or “Mad Cow Disease”): Current and Proposed Safeguards 19-May-2007; Sarah A. Lister and Geoffrey S. Becker; 59 p. Update: Previous releases: September 20, 2006 /NLE/CRSreports/05oct/RL32199.pdf /NLE/CRSreports/04Mar/RL32199.pdf.... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Through mid-May 2007, the United States had confirmed three cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or “mad cow disease”): the first in December 2003 in a Canadian-born cow found in Washington state, the second in June 2005 in cow in Texas, and the third in March 2006 in a cow in Alab.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Agriculture, Federal Agencies, Risk & Reform |
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RS22266 - The Use of Federal Troops for Disaster Assistance: Legal Issues24-Apr-2007; Jennifer K. Elsea; 6 p. Update: Previous releases: August 14, 2006 (www.ncseonline.org/NLE/CRSreports/06Sep/RS22266.pdf) .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Hurricane Katrina raised questions concerning the President’s legal authority to send active duty military forces into a disaster area and the permissible functions the military can perform to protect life and property and maintain order. The Stafford Act authorizes the use of the military for disas.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Risk & Reform, General |
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RS20621 - Overview of NEPA Requirements10-Apr-2007; Kristina Alexander; 6 p. Update: Previous Releases : http://www.NCSEonline.org/nle/crsreports/risk/rsk-49.cfm July 15, 2005 April 19, 2005 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) establishes environmental policies that apply to the federal government, but it is best known for imposing environmental review procedures on federal agency actions. NEPA requires agencies to review the potential environmental impacts of their projects.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Risk & Reform, Agriculture, Public Lands |
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RL33342 - Oversight of Dual-Use Biological Research: The National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity27-Apr-2007; Dana A. Shea; 18 p. Update: Previous releases: July 10, 2006 June 2, 2006 .... [expand] [read report] Abstract: Policymakers have addressed the threat of biological weapons and biosecurity issues for many years. An issue garnering increased attention is the potential for life sciences research intended to enhance scientific understanding and public health to generate results that could be misused to advance b.... [expand] [read report] Topics: Science & Technology, Risk & Reform, Federal Agencies |
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