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		RL34573 - Does the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Listing Provide More Protection of the Polar Bear?: A Look at the Special Rules 10-Nov-2010; Kristina Alexander; 16 p. Update: Previous editions: October 16, 2009 September 2, 2008 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: The polar bear has been protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) since 1972, meaning that it is illegal to kill or harass the bear or to transport or trade its parts (with a few exceptions). The Endangered Species Act (ESA) also prohibits killing or harming listed species. Some ask.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Climate Change, General Interest, Legislative
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		RL34614 - Nanotechnology and Environmental, Health, and Safety: Issues for Conseration 29-Sep-2010; John F. Sargent, Jr.; 40 p. Update: Previous Editions: February 9, 2009 August 6, 2008 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: Nanotechnology—a term encompassing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology—is focused on understanding, controlling, and exploiting the unique properties of matter that can emerge at scales of one to 100 nanometers. A key issue before Congress regarding nanotechnology is how best to protec.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Science & Technology, Population, General Interest
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		RL34339 - Coastal Zone Management: Background and Reauthorization Issues 29-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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		95-307 - U.S. National Science Foundation: An Overview 22-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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		RL33275 - The LIHEAP Formula: Legislative History and Current Law 8-Sep-2010; Libby Perl; 38 p. Update: Previous releases: August 30, 2007 July 18, 2006 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides funds to states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and commonwealths, and Indian tribal organizations (collectively referred to as grantees) primarily to help low-income households pay home energy expenses. The LIHEAP statut.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Energy, General Interest
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		RS22493 - The Animal Welfare Act: Background and Selected Legislation 8-Dec-2009; Geoffrey S. Becker; 10 p. Update: Previous releases: August 6, 2008 March 15, 2007 January 3, 2007 August 10, 2006 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) was first passed in 1966 to prevent pets from being stolen for sale to research laboratories, and to improve the treatment and well-being of animals intended for research. Congress periodically has amended the act to strengthen enforcement, expand coverage to more ani.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Legislative, General Interest, Information
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		RL34429 - Coal Mine Safety and Health 23-Feb-2009; Linda Levine; 17 p. Update: Previous editions: September 5, 2008 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: Safety in the coal mining industry is much improved compared to the early decades of the twentieth century, a time when hundreds of miners could lose their lives in a single accident and more than 1,000 fatalities could occur in a single year. Fatal injuries associated with coal mine accidents fell .... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Energy, General Interest, Natural Resources
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		97-97 - National Environmental Education Act of 1990: Overview, Implementation, and Issues for Congress 24-Aug-2007; David M Bearden; 9 p. Update: Previous Releases: August 24, 2007 May 7, 2007 March 19, 2007 December 11, 2006 July 11, 2006 July 24, 2006 /NLE/CRSreports/06feb/97-97.pdf /NLE/CRSreports/05jun/97-97.pdf /NLE/CRSreports/05mar/97-97ENR.pdf /NLE/CRSreports/05mar/97-97.pdf h.... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: The role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in supporting environmental education has been an ongoing issue. For nearly two decades, EPA has been the primary federal agency responsible for assisting schools in improving the quality of environmental education. The National Environmental .... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Legislative, Government, General Interest
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		RL34118 - Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): Implementation and New Challenges 25-Feb-2009; Linda-Jo Schierow; 38 p. Update: Previous releases: September 18, 2008 August 3, 2007 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)of 1976 has never been amended, but recent legal, scientific, and technological changes are prompting some policy makers to reexamine the law. TSCA regulates potential risks of industrial chemicals in U.S. commerce, based on three policies: (1) Ch.... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Government, General Interest
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		RL34174 - What Happens to the Bald Eagle Now That It Is Not Protected Under the Endangered Species Act? 17-Sep-2007; Kristina Alexander ; 25 p. Update: Previous updates: September 17, 2007 .... [expand]  [read report] Abstract: In 2007 the American bald eagle was removed from the list of species protected by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). However, the ESA was not the only statute protecting the eagle. Among the federal statutes protecting the bald eagle are the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) and the .... [expand]  [read report] Topics: Legislative, General Interest, Information
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