Sentences with phrase «federal action»

In the absence of federal action on global climate change, states and cities should step in to make a difference.

And so, in a time when there was no chance of federal action on climate and energy, we started with a campus climate challenge.

He represents clients in federal actions involving conspiracy, bank fraud, aviation fraud, health care fraud, environmental crime, securities fraud, and tax fraud.

While I agree with your basic sentiment, no significant strides in civil rights have happened in this country without federal action.

Finally, like other federal actions in the past where colleges and universities made room for protest, demonstrations, and rallies; this work needs to continue.

In brief, in the absence of meaningful Federal action, sub ‑ national climate policies could well become the core of national action.

You might, and a set of new federal actions against real estate and mortgage companies would give you good reason.

In the absence of strong federal action on climate change, many states have developed their own climate and energy policies.

The coal and nuclear sectors want swift federal action on grid resilience, while others are keen to let regional grid operators handle the issue.

In addition, the proposal maintains resources to address the impact of federal actions targeting the state's immigrant residents.

With the climate crisis escalating and no prospect of constructive federal action, states must now lead the way toward a clean energy transition, and time is of the essence.

And the third concern is that we are far less able to identify «effective» teachers in any cookie - cutter fashion than many who call for federal action might wish.

Yet most states have yet to meet the requirements of the 1994 law, and it's clear that some won't move forward in any aggressive way without federal action.

In lieu of federal action on the issue, green groups have taken up the cause.

Unfortunately, in this Congress, House Republicans have repeatedly opposed federal actions needed to support and drive scientific and technological innovation.

NEPA requires that an EIS be prepared for major federal actions with the potential for significant impact on the quality of the human environment.

But, Krueger countered, lawmakers could be easily reconvened in Albany in the event of deteriorating finances, whether they're caused by federal actions, natural disasters or a worsening economy.

City Council Watch has previously covered the nexus of Latino politicians, including Espaillat, Melissa Mark - Viverito, and Julissa Ferreras, all of whom in apparent conjunction with their political consultant MirRam Group, wrote letters demanding federal action on Herbalife.

And Cuomo pointed to the Republican support for federal action as a signal the issue isn't a political problem but a «governmental» issue that needs to be fixed, comparing it to a natural disaster, albeit a slow - moving one.

The proposed federal action plan issued pursuant to section 47 of SARA essentially delegates all necessary action on habitat protection to Alberta — which it should since that protection will fall on provincial Crown land.

Sure the proposed federal action plan employs strong language to suggest that in the absence of effective habitat protection by Alberta, the federal government may exercise its SARA powers to apply the federal legislation onto provincial lands.

Borough President Diaz stated that he believed that the festivities should focus not only on the rich cultural heritage of La Isla Del Encanto but should also shed light on the island's economic crisis and the need for immediate federal action.

«The loss of money to taxpayers in New York state through federal actions, will absolutely have enormous ramifications,» said Krueger, who predicted it will result in a loss of «billions and billions» of revenue for the state to fund key programs.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature seem to meet no sunsetting regulation that impacts millions of people, mandated federal action with millions of dollars at stake, or other serious deadline that is too important for them to skirt.

«The FERC staff concludes that approval of the proposed Project, with appropriate mitigating measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment,» federal regulators said in a statement.

There is historical validation of this effect, with California repeatedly having increased the stringency of its local air pollution standards, followed by parallel Federal action under the Clean Air Act.

Heastie, too, vowed to take action on the state's behalf against federal actions that would adversely impact New Yorkers.

Google and four other companies are leading efforts to form a coalition to urge federal action for the adoption of self - driving cars.

Mark - Viverito aptly noted the importance of «main stream media» at this press conference, as any substantial federal action is more likely with greater public awareness and interest.

It was that OIG report, combined with our advocacy efforts in Congress and with the Obama administration that finally compelled federal action.

Draft guidance to federal agencies on environmental impact assessment of proposed federal actions such as energy development permits, which the White House has allowed to languish for four years, could move the system toward analyzing specific proposed projects within a... Continue reading →

(This is the same reason why U.S. federal action on climate change should occur at the same time as other countries take actions to reduce their emissions).

Serrano Urges Obama To Take Federal Action On Puerto Rico Debt Crisis Rep. Serrano reiterated the need for congressional action to extend Chapter 9 bankruptcy protections to Puerto -LSB-...]

«The Governor's revised budget makes some improvements over what he proposed in January, though this year's budget debate moves forward amid great uncertainty as to potential federal actions.»

However, Belgium is in many ways a «little Europe» as its regional governments need to authorize federal action at the international level in a number of fields, including trade.

But while data security becomes an ever more pressing issue for businesses and users, the Trump administration's anti-regulation fervor has translated into little to no new federal action enforcing it.

Miller said another key to progress, particularly when federal action is limited or stalled, is cooperation between cities or regions.

Parrott's testimony discusses the importance of Federal action given the governance constraints imposed on Puerto Rico by its status... (read more)

At 1 p.m., Rep. Carolyn Maloney and George Venizelos, former assistant director in charge of the FBI's New York Division, will gather with members of the Jewish community to call for Federal Action after anti-Semitic sentiment and actions, Park East Synagogue, 163 East 67th St., Manhattan.

«The looming threats from Washington leave us with two options: Our state budget must either fully anticipate and address our human and financial needs or we must keep working to reach compromise on the reform issues and remain financially cautious so we can adapt to federal actions once they are determined,» Cuomo stated.

«I think we're fine, but if some severe federal action comes, I think it will be a larger conversation between the Assembly, Senate and the governor.

At the budget hearing this week, City Council Members and Dean Fuleihan, director of the Mayor's Office of Management and Budget, agreed that in the coming months, the Council and the administration must work together to evaluate the impact of possible federal actions and prepare a response.

As part of her effort to prevent deportations, Mark - Viverito said she would push legislation to create a city «alternative» to the state's disorderly conduct law so minor violations don't trigger federal action.

At an appearance in Washington today, Mayor Bill de Blasio decried what he said was insufficient federal action on income inequality.

I support the petition initiated by the Physicians for a National Program calling for responsible federal action to protect Americans from Ebola.

Without federal action before year end, our State will not be able to provide essential support to needy families and individuals through the coldest months of winter.»

ALBANY — Saying pending federal action in Washington has unsettled him, Gov. Andrew Cuomo raised the possibility of an «extender budget» that would simply continue New York's current fiscal plan until a new federal budget is in place.