Does the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Listing Provide More Protection of the Polar Bear? (open access)

Does the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Listing Provide More Protection of the Polar Bear?

This report discusses the polar bear that has been protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) since 1972. The polar bear was listed because the bear's primary habitat of sea ice was threatened with destruction due to global climate change.
Date: September 2, 2008
Creator: Alexander, Kristina
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Proposed Changes to Regulations Governing Consultation Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) (open access)

Proposed Changes to Regulations Governing Consultation Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)

This report discusses the purpose of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which is threefold: to provide a means to conserve ecosystems upon which endangered and threatened species depend; to provide a program to protect those species; and to take steps to achieve the purposes of related treaties and conventions.
Date: September 23, 2008
Creator: Alexander, Kristina & Corn, M. Lynne
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Auction-Rate Securities (open access)

Auction-Rate Securities

This report discusses auction-rate securities (ARSs), which most are long-term bonds, although some ARS are structured as preferred shares and so have no maturities.
Date: September 17, 2008
Creator: Austin, D. Andrew
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
History of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry in Southern Louisiana, Volume 1: Papers on the Evolving Offshore Industry (open access)

History of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry in Southern Louisiana, Volume 1: Papers on the Evolving Offshore Industry

This study examines the expansion of offshore oil and gas development and its effects on shaping Louisiana's culture, geography, society and economy.
Date: September 2008
Creator: Austin, Diane; Priest, Tyler; Penney, Lauren; Pratt, Joseph; Pulsipher, Allan G. & Abel, Joseph
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues (open access)

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues

This report offers a brief history of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. It discusses the establishment of a regional home heating oil reserve and addresses the question when the SPR should be used.
Date: September 18, 2008
Creator: Bamberger, Robert
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues (open access)

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History, Perspectives, and Issues

This report offers a brief history of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. It discusses the establishment of a regional home heating oil reserve and addresses the question when the SPR should be used.
Date: September 19, 2008
Creator: Bamberger, Robert
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
National Environmental Education Act of 1990: Overview, Implementation, and Issues for Congress (open access)

National Environmental Education Act of 1990: Overview, Implementation, and Issues for Congress

This report summarizes major provisions of the National Environmental Education Act of 1990, discusses appropriations for activities authorized in that statute, examines the implementation of these activities, and analyzes key issues and relevant legislation.
Date: September 22, 2008
Creator: Bearden, David M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods (open access)

Country-of-Origin Labeling for Foods

This report discusses the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171) as amended by the 2008 farm bill (P.L. 110-246), which states that many U.S. retailers must begin providing country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for fresh produce, red meats, peanuts, chicken, ginseng, pecans, and macadamia nuts.
Date: September 16, 2008
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Livestock Feed Costs: Concerns and Options (open access)

Livestock Feed Costs: Concerns and Options

This report discusses higher livestock feed costs. The authors argue the current public policies, including financial incentives that divert corn from feed uses into ethanol production.
Date: September 17, 2008
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Biotechnology in Animal Agriculture: Status and Current Issues (open access)

Biotechnology in Animal Agriculture: Status and Current Issues

This report describes several scientifically-emerging animal biotechnologies that are raising a variety of questions concerning risks to humans, animals, and the environment, as well as ethical concerns. The report examines applications of the technologies and discusses major issues that may arise.
Date: September 23, 2008
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S. & Cowan, Tadlock
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Gasoline Prices: Causes of Increases and Congressional Response (open access)

Gasoline Prices: Causes of Increases and Congressional Response

This report, after analyzing factors that have contributed to high gasoline prices, describes the major legislative initiatives and discusses the issues involved.
Date: September 8, 2008
Creator: Behrens, Carl E. & Glover, Carol
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Gasoline Prices: Causes of Increases and Congressional Response (open access)

Gasoline Prices: Causes of Increases and Congressional Response

This report, after analyzing factors that have contributed to high gasoline prices, describes the major legislative initiatives and discusses the issues involved.
Date: September 25, 2008
Creator: Behrens, Carl E. & Glover, Carol
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Gasoline Prices: Causes of Increases and Congressional Response (open access)

Gasoline Prices: Causes of Increases and Congressional Response

This report, after analyzing factors that have contributed to high gasoline prices, describes the major legislative initiatives and discusses the issues involved.
Date: September 25, 2008
Creator: Behrens, Carl E. & Glover, Carol
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Debt Management: Concepts, Options, and Policies (1945-2008). September 2008 (open access)

Federal Debt Management: Concepts, Options, and Policies (1945-2008). September 2008

This report provides a broad overview of Treasury debt management and examines changes in debt sales implemented by the Clinton and Bush Administrations.
Date: September 26, 2008
Creator: Bickley, James M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Libya: Background and U.S. Relations. September 2008 (open access)

Libya: Background and U.S. Relations. September 2008

This report provides background information on Libya and U.S.-Libyan relations.
Date: September 17, 2008
Creator: Blanchard, Christopher M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
International Population Assistance and Family Planning Programs: Issues for Congress (open access)

International Population Assistance and Family Planning Programs: Issues for Congress

This report discusses the U.S. population assistance issues, policy issues in the U.S. family planning debate, and U.S. funding levels.
Date: September 25, 2008
Creator: Blanchfield, Luisa
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones: Trade Agreement Parity (TAP) Proposal (open access)

U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones: Trade Agreement Parity (TAP) Proposal

This report provides an introduction to U.S. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ). The report discusses the details of the Trade Agreement Parity (TAP) proposal, the potential winners and losers under the TAP proposal, economic studies on the TAP proposal, and policy analysis on the TAP proposal.
Date: September 29, 2008
Creator: Bolle, Mary Jane
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bush Administration Policy Regarding Congressionally Originated Earmarks: An Overview (open access)

Bush Administration Policy Regarding Congressionally Originated Earmarks: An Overview

This report focuses on Bush Administration policy regarding earmarks originated by Congress and related issues. Specific definitions for the term earmark (and related terms, like congressional earmark, presidential earmark, and others) vary considerably and are controversial.
Date: September 4, 2008
Creator: Brass, Clinton T.; Hatch, Garrett L. & Petersen, R. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 110th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices (open access)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 110th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices

This report identifies and discusses oversight issues and legislation introduced in the 110th Congress to address specific concerns related to how Endangered Species Act (ESA) is implemented and how endangered species are managed.
Date: September 18, 2008
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 110th Congress (open access)

Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 110th Congress

This report discusses fish and marine mammals which are important resources in open ocean and near shore coastal areas. It also discusses many federal laws and regulations that guide their management.
Date: September 18, 2008
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 110th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices (open access)

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 110th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices

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Date: September 12, 2008
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.; Corn, M. Lynne; Sheikh, Pervaze A.; Meltz, Robert & Alexander, Kristina
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Regulation of Substances Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) and the Use of Carbon Monoxide in Packaging for Meat and Fish (open access)

Federal Regulation of Substances Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) and the Use of Carbon Monoxide in Packaging for Meat and Fish

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Date: September 25, 2008
Creator: Burrows, Vanessa K. & Brougher, Cynthia
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Financial Institution Insolvency: Federal Authority over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Depository Institutions (open access)

Financial Institution Insolvency: Federal Authority over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Depository Institutions

This report provides an overview of the U.S. credit crunch and its effect on Fannie, Freddie, Banks, and Thrifts. The report discusses the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and insolvent banks and thrifts.
Date: September 10, 2008
Creator: Carpenter, David H. & Murphy, M. M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Freedom of Speech and Press: Exceptions to the First Amendment (open access)

Freedom of Speech and Press: Exceptions to the First Amendment

This report provides an overview of the major exceptions to the First Amendment.
Date: September 9, 2008
Creator: Cohen, Henry
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library