Archive: Environmental Health

  • Resolution Opposing EPA’s Regulatory Train Wreck March 15, 2013

    WHEREAS:  The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed or is proposing numerous new regulations, particularly in the area of air quality and regulation of greenhouse gases, that are likely to have major effects on the economy, jobs and [...]

  • Policy Statement on Alternative Fuels March 15, 2013

    The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) resolves that government should not mandate what type of motor vehicle or fuel is best.  Instead, it should set reasonable emission performance standards and allow the private sector flexibility to develop vehicles and fuels [...]

  • Limited Immunity for Persons Responding to Oil Spills Act March 15, 2013

    Summary  ALEC’s model Limited Immunity for Person’s Responding to Oil Spills Act is designed to improve the nation’s ability to respond to large oil spills in coastal and tidal areas through reducing risk of liability for persons responding to oil [...]

  • Environmental Priorities Act March 15, 2013

    Intent The legislature finds that there are a variety of current and potential environmental restoration projects, regulations and programs that would benefit the health of the environment, reduce pollution and improve the lifestyle and well-being of state residents. Support for [...]

  • The Private Property Protection Act March 15, 2013

    Summary ALEC’s model Private Property Protection Act is designed to ensure property owner rights as established under the 5th Amendment to the United States Constitution through the establishment of reasonable standards for takings and a method of relief for landowners [...]

  • Resolution in Support of Proper Timber Harvesting as a Management Tool to Ensure Better Forest Health March 15, 2013

    WHEREAS, the health of the national forests and the economies of rural communities area at risk as a result of national forest management practices; WHEREAS, the threat of wildfire, insects, and disease endangers the health, happiness and well-being of American [...]

  • Resolution on Best Available Control Technology FOR Coal-Based Electric Generation March 15, 2013

    WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will shortly begin regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the federal Clean Air Act; and WHEREAS, as a result of EPA’s action, major new sources of electric generation will be mandated to obtain [...]

  • Pollution Control or Abatement Flexibility Act March 15, 2013

    Summary The Pollution Control or Abatement Flexibility Act is designed to encourage the development and use of innovative technology that improves environmental protection. The Act would reduce regulatory burdens by letting a state environmental agency enter into a contract with [...]

  • Environmental Services Public-Private Partnership Act March 15, 2013

    Summary Provides an arrangement through which government utilizes the private sector to produce goods and services that would otherwise be provided or funded completely by government. Model Legislation Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the Environmental Services Public-Private [...]

  • Resolution on U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement Accountability March 15, 2013

    Whereas, in 2005, the United States Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement was created to encourage cities to reduce carbon emissions. Whereas, the announcement of the Agreement says “supporting mayors pledge to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 7 percent below [...]