Defense Cleanup and Environmental Programs: Authorization and Appropriations for FY2003

[摘要] The Department of Defense operates six environmental programs: cleanup of past contamination at military facilities, acceleration of cleanup at military bases designated for closure, compliance with environmental laws and regulations that apply to ongoing military operations, pollution prevention, natural resource conservation, and environmental technology. In addition to these activities, the Department of Energy is responsible for managing defense nuclear waste and remediating contaminated sites. This report discusses the federal laws that established these programs, describes their scope and purpose, provides a history of appropriations, indicates the President’s budget request for FY2001, examines authorization and appropriations legislation for FY2001, and discusses other relevant legislation considered in the 106th Congress.

[发布日期] 2002-07-15 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

[关键词] Defense policy;Environmental law enforcement - Appropriations;National defense - Appropriations;Criminal justice;Environmental protection