Some notable newly-updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that are not readily available in the public domain include these (all pdf).
“Coast Guard Deepwater Program: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress,” December 18, 2006.
“Radioactive Waste Streams: Waste Classification for Disposal,” updated December 13, 2006.
“Border Security: Barriers Along the U.S. International Border,” updated December 12, 2006.
“China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues,” updated December 11, 2006.
“Defense Procurement: Full Funding Policy — Background, Issues, and Options for Congress,” updated December 11, 2006.
“Foreign Students in the United States: Policies and Legislation,” updated December 8, 2006.
“Nuclear Arms Control: The Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty,” updated October 12, 2006.
DOE is already very well set up to pursue an energy dominance agenda for America. There’s simply no need to waste time conducting a large-scale agency reorganization.
FAS today released permitting policy recommendations to improve talent and technology in the federal permitting process. These recommendations will address the sometimes years-long bottlenecks that prevent implementation of crucial projects, from energy to transportation.
The United States faces urgent challenges related to aging infrastructure, vulnerable energy systems, and economic competitiveness. But the permitting workforce is unprepared to implement changes. Here’s how they can improve.
S.325 would establish a clear, sustained federal governance structure for extreme heat by bringing all responsible agencies together to coordinate planning, preparedness, and response, a key recommendation of FAS’ 2025 Heat Policy Agenda.