Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress (open access)

Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress

This report provides a brief overview of the existing statutory authority and the regulation implementing this authority. It describes several policy issues raised in previous debates regarding chemical facility security and identifies policy options for congressional consideration. Finally, legislation in the 112th Congress is discussed.
Date: June 11, 2012
Creator: Shea, Dana A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress (open access)

Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress

Report that describes several policy issues regarding chemical facility security and identifies policy options for congressional consideration.
Date: November 30, 2012
Creator: Shea, Dana A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress (open access)

Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress

The Department of Homeland Security has statutory authority to regulate chemical facilities for security purposes. The 112th Congress has extended this authority through March 27, 2013. The Obama administration has requested an extension of this authority until October 4, 2013. Congressional policymakers have debated the scope and details of reauthorization and continue to consider legislation establishing an authority with longer duration. This report contains information on the implementation of, policy issues, policy options, and Congressional action related to chemical facility security.
Date: December 21, 2012
Creator: Shea, Dana A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tax Gap, Tax Compliance, and Proposed Legislation in the 112th Congress (open access)

Tax Gap, Tax Compliance, and Proposed Legislation in the 112th Congress

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Date: September 20, 2012
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library