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Congressional Research Service Reports
The Natural Resources and Environment Function in the FY2001 Federal Budget: An Overview of Programs and Funding
Date: April 17, 2000
Creator: Bearden, David M
Description: None
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Biosafety Protocol for Genetically Modified Organisms: Overview
Date: July 5, 2000
Creator: Segarra, Alejandro E
Description: The Biosafety Protocol to the 1992 Convention on biological Diversity, adopted in early 2000, addresses the safe handling, transfer, and trade of biological organisms. The Protocol sets forth procedures and rules concerning trade in biological products, including genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that have engendered controversy, especially when they are used as agricultural crops. These rules are of key importance to U.S. economic interests in agriculture as well as those dealing in other genetically modified organisms. This report provides a brief summary of the key provisions of the Protocol and the major issues associated with them.
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The National Forest Roadless Area Initiative
Date: August 22, 2000
Creator: Baldwin, Pamela
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Timber Harvesting and Forest Fires - Memorandum
Date: August 22, 2000
Creator: Gorte, Ross W
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Soil and Water Conservation Issues
Date: August 28, 2000
Creator: Zinn, Jeffrey A
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NASA's Earth Science Enterprise
Date: September 14, 2000
Creator: Hatch, Erin C
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Endangered Species: Continuing Controversy
Date: November 21, 2000
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne
Description: The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) has been one of the most controversial of all environmental laws. Undoubtedly, the controversy stems from the strict substantive provisions of this law compared to many other environmental laws which tend to be more procedurally oriented or to permit greater administrative discretion. As a result of the ESA’s standards, the Act often plays a role in disputes in which all sides agree that a given species is not the center of the debate.
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Forest Fire Protection
Date: December 5, 2000
Creator: Gorte, Ross W
Description: None
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The Endangered Species Act: Consideration of Economic Factors
Date: January 5, 2001
Creator: Baldwin, Pamela
Description: The Endangered Species Act (ESA) provides for the listing and protection of species that are found to be “endangered” or “threatened” – species that might become extinct. The listing of a species as endangered triggers the prohibitions in the Act against “taking” (killing or harming) individuals of the protected species, unless a permit is obtained to take individuals incidental to an otherwise lawful proposed action, or an exemption for the proposed action is obtained. Unauthorized taking of a listed species can result in civil or criminal penalties. These prohibitions and potential penalties can affect various activities, including development and use of land, with attendant economic impacts.
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Biosafety Protocol for Genetically Modified Organisms: Overview
Date: January 18, 2001
Creator: Segarra, Alejandro E
Description: This report presents a background on Biosafety Protocol for genetically modified organisms and an overview of Biosafety Protocol negotiations, key provisions and related issues.
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