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The article delineates the enactment of the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act, detailing its pivotal role in shaping U.S. food and agriculture policy until 2023. It also discusses the extensive provisions of the bill, including modifications to commodity support programs, reauthorization of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with adjustments to enhance efficiency and accessibility, and significant allocations for conservation efforts and rural development initiatives.

Updated January 19, 2022 Contents Introduction The President's FY2022 Budget Request Federal R&D Funding Perspectives Federal R&D by Agency Federal R&D by Character of Work, Facilities, and Equipment Federal Role [...]

Updated November 17, 2021 Contents Introduction The President's FY2022 Budget Request Federal R&D Funding Perspectives Federal R&D by Agency Federal R&D by Character of Work, Facilities, and Equipment Federal Role [...]

The article focuses on the role and statutory authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB), established in 1978 to provide independent scientific advice on EPA's regulatory actions. Topics include SAB's operational framework under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and selected legislative issues affecting its advisory role, including proposals which seeks to enhance transparency and SAB's involvement in agricultural and food safety regulations.

The article focuses on the U.S. government role in the risk associated with Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with exposures above certain levels are associated with various adverse health effects. It mentions actions have been taken primarily under the authorities of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA); the Clean Water Act (CWA); and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

The article examines the budget request of U.S. President Joseph Biden for federal research and development (R&D) funding for fiscal year 2022. The government support for scientific and engineering R&D focused on national defense, health, safety, environment and energy security. Majority of the R&D funding involved the Department of Defense and Department of Health and Human Services. Also emphasized is the role of Congress in defining the R&D priorities of the U.S.

The article discusses the U.S. Congressional Research Service report which provides an overview of the Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act. It mentions that the act authorizes Environmental Protection Agency to collect fees from chemical manufacturers and processors to partially defray costs that the agency may incur from implementing the statute.

Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (63) The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an Office of Pollution Prevention, develop and coordinate a pollution prevention [...]

The article highlights the laws relating to the discharges of pesticide into navigable waters in the U.S. Topics mentioned include the creation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting program, the requirement of pesticide registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, and the issuance of a pesticide general permit by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The article focuses on federal role in responding to potential risks of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances. It mentions that federal actions to address potential risks from polyfluoroalkyl substances have focused mostly on perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate because of past uses, prevalence in the environment, and availability of health effects research.

The article offers information on the enactment of the U.S. Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 by the 115th Congress after being signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 20, 2018. It mentions that the law addresses agricultural conservation and extends agricultural commodity support programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It discusses various that will be tackled by the law like substance abuse in rural America.

The article talks about comparison between farm bills, Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, approved by the U.S. government Topics addressed include impacts of the bill on raise of effective reference price for crops enrolled in the Price Loss Coverage program (PLC) under certain market conditions and bill impact's on payment limits and the adjusted gross income (AGI) limit for eligibility.

A summary is presented of the bill Title I of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) enacted in 1976.

The article discusses the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA's) framework for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prioritize which chemicals to evaluate for risks, directing it to take hastened regulatory actions for specific chemicals. It discusses amendments to the TSCA Section 6 with regard to establishing a framework for the prioritization of chemicals for risk evaluation. It discusses the risk evaluation process, and rulemaking procedures to regulate chemicals with unreasonable risks

The article discusses the record-keeping and reporting requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which provides scientific and technical information about chemicals, which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses to evaluate risks and determine if regulation is required. The TSCA also authorizes the EPA to obtain information on chemical risks if it finds the existing information insufficient, and provides protection over confidentiality and disclosure of information.

The article discusses the relationship between the federal government and the state government with regard to requirements and restrictions on chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The act provides circumstances in which a federal requirement for a chemical would preempt state requirements that apply to the same chemical unless exempted or waived. It authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to award grants to states which take action on behalf of the EPA.

The article the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA's) processes for citizens' petitions and suits challenging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA's) implementation of TSCA's regulatory requirements with regard to evaluating the toxicity risk factors of chemicals. The TSCA Section 21 authorizes citizens to petition the EPA to issue, amend, or repeal certain TSCA rules or orders, which the EPA must either grant or deny within 90 days of filing the petition.

The article discusses chemicals covered by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) with the U.S. Congress to avoid redundancy, excluding groups of chemicals already covered by other laws, and including chemical substances that have molecular identity. It states that the exclusions and limitations in TSCA may limit the applicability of regulatory authorities under it. The scientific and technical information about a chemical under the act may help in risk evaluation leading to regulatory action.

The article discusses the evaluation of the registration fees by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the pesticides, the proposed laws and amendments related to it. It talks about the laws related to disaster relief and the collection of fees for pesticide maintenance as passed by the U.S, House of Representatives. It discusses the regulations related to pesticide usages as per the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

The article provides information on the U.S. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). According to the article, NEPA mandates federal agencies to develop a detailed report of the environmental impact of and alternatives to major federal actions that significantly affect the environment. It discusses the role of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in implementing the provisions of the NEPA.

The article provides information on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), two statutes administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to the article, FIFRA regulates the sale and use of pesticide products within the U.S. while the FFDCA limits pesticide residues on food in interstate commerce.

The article provides information on the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to the article, TSCA allows the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to evaluate existing and new chemicals used in U.S. manufacturing and commerce to identify products or uses that are potentially dangerous. The law also mandates manufacturers, importers and processors to inform the EPA at least 90 days prior to manufacturing or introducing a new chemical product into the U.S.

The article provides information on provisions of the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). According to the article, EPCRA authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to mobilize local groups and organizations to plan ahead for possible chemical accidents in their communities. It also requires the creation of the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), an EPA database of toxic chemical releases to the environment by manufacturers.

The article provides information on provisions of the U.S. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). According to the article, RCRA authorizes the U.S. Environmental protection Agency (EPA) to establish standards for facilities that generate or manage hazardous waste, creates a permit program for hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities. It also allows EPA to set criteria for disposal facilities that accept municipal solid waste.