Sentences with phrase «for voluntary agreements»

By the ACF's figures, the average Aussie driver could save $ 1,000 a year, if they drove a car that managed a fuel efficiency standard of 6.8 L / 100 km [34.6 miles / gallon (US)-RSB- but they observe that only one Australian manufactured car model had an efficiency of less than 10L / 100 km [23.5 miles / gallon (US)-RSB- in 2006, so they don't hold out much hope for voluntary agreements with the car industry as likely to bear much fruit.

NASA scientist Gavin Schmidt, who signed the petition, said «the time for half - measures and the time for voluntary agreements and the time for arguing about 1 percent here and 1 percent there - those things are no longer relevant.»

Not exact matches

This is rhetoric aimed not at the Paris Agreement partners, but instead designed for the president's political base, regardless of whether or not the administration truly believes that such harm is even possible from a voluntary, nonbinding aAgreement partners, but instead designed for the president's political base, regardless of whether or not the administration truly believes that such harm is even possible from a voluntary, nonbinding agreementagreement.

At a meeting of the National Council of Churches he asked, not for any legal restriction but a «a voluntary agreement among religious leaders of all faiths that from now on they would not resort to conversions because the social logic of conversions is not valid now», that the promise of liberation from caste structure has not been fulfilled as proved by the fact that it persists in all religious communities; and any attempt to organize Hinduism as a religious community like others of the prophetic tradition has been a failure.

Once the company is ready to resume production, the voluntary agreements also call for a trial production period before ice cream is distributed to consumers.

Coffey launched the fund at a conference for WRAP's Courtauld Commitment 2025 - a voluntary agreement to bring together representatives of the food system to reduce food and drink waste by 20 per cent by 2025.

Growing the voluntary irtec Licensing Scheme that ensures the competence of commercial vehicle technicians is the aim of a new agreement between the IRTE (a professional sector of the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE)-RRB- and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), this is the government - recognised Sector Skills Council for the industry.

But the accord's national targets are voluntary, leaving room for the nearly 200 other countries in the agreement to alter their commitments.

«The motivation of the government for these charges is said to be to try to bring people to voluntary agreement.

Governor Cuomo's crowing over his agreement to establish a voluntary program of public financing for the campaign for state Comptroller hid a fatal flaw — the program is designed to fail.

Under the voluntary agreement reached late Saturday, beer distributors will stop placing orders for these alcoholic energy drinks (AEDs) immediately, and will be given until December 10, 2010 to clear their inventory of the products, with retailers given an additional time to sell off existing stock.

Most notably, hitting a pollution target that a country set for itself under the agreement remains entirely voluntary.

Further, the voluntary nature of the hoped - for Paris agreement means it makes less sense now to lump countries into binary categories based on wealth.

What it means: Unlike the Kyoto Protocol — a 1997 climate pact that sought to force specific pollution reductions on certain countries, but failed to do virtually anything to slow global warming — the hoped - for Paris agreement would see nations taking voluntary steps to stem greenhouse gas pollution.

Application for membership is voluntary and also connotes agreement by the applicant with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey's membership obligations and basic objectives.

A new study [PDF] examined how well middle schoolers responded to «commitment devices,» or voluntary agreements to limit future choices through restrictions or penalties for failing to accomplish a goal.

Government and nonprofit leaders in cities like Cleveland, DC, New Orleans, Baltimore, and even Detroit have been able to make progress on these issues via voluntary agreements on citywide systems for enrollment and information to help families navigate public school choice.

The law also includes language that allows funds to be used for voluntary teacher licensure reciprocity across states.34 By embracing a set of similarly high standards for licensure, more states can enter reciprocal agreements that allow teachers to move from state - to - state without licensure impediments.

Durham Public Schools eventually entered into a voluntary resolution agreement with the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights outlining a plan of action to create a school environment that nurtured every child, regardless of English language ability.

A cross-sectional analysis of state government employees from Sally Coleman Selden and Donald P. Moynihan found that states with higher pay for state employees experience lower turnover.26 This reduction in turnover from increased compensation helps to explain the common finding that employees» productivity can increase when they are paid higher wages.27 Furthermore, Selden and Moynihan found that states with a higher percentage of state employees covered by collective bargaining agreements have lower voluntary turnover, even after taking into account the effect of unionization on pay increases.28

In 2012, the district signed a voluntary agreement with the U.S. Department of Education's office for civil rights following an investigation by the federal agency to address claims that the school system disciplined black students more harshly than white ones.

MAP - 21 (Section 31208) provides that the Secretary may issue regulations that condition the importation of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment on the manufacturer's compliance with 1) requirements to provide information allowing NHTSA to better track those products once they enter U.S. commerce, 2) statutory prohibitions on the importation of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment that do not comply with an applicable FMVSS or contain a safety - related defect, 3) requirements for the provision of reports and records required to be maintained with respect to those vehicles or equipment under the Safety Act, 4) a request by NHTSA to inspect premises, a vehicle or equipment to carry out the purposes of the Safety Act, 5) an order or voluntary agreement to remedy the vehicle or equipment, or 6) any rules implementing these requirements.

Regardless, Zetsche favors voluntary industry agreements «which support the introduction of lower fuel consumption or more environmentally friendly technologies,» as well as a federal ban on sulfur in fuel and tax incentives for buying hybrid vehicles.

For example, an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) is a type of insolvency where an individual enters into a formal agreement with their creditors to pay back part of what they owe over a set period.

You are working for a foreign affiliate of a U.S. employer under a voluntary agreement that was entered between the U.S. employer and the U.S. Treasury Department

Some criticize the accord for not mandating adequate reductions now sufficient to meet the reductions prescribed by the I.P.C.C. scientists, but it was clear that only a voluntary agreement could succeed.

Sofidel Group (known in Italy mainly for its Regina brand) is re-launching its commitment to the environment by broadening its agreement with WWF's Climate Savers, based on the voluntary definition of substantial reduction plans for carbon dioxide emissions through the implementation of innovative strategies and technologies.

With the future of an international climate agreement still in flux, governments worldwide are turning to markets for voluntary carbon offsetting to engage private sector climate actors — and to inform or provide the tools that could shape tomorrow's regulated carbon markets.

In Oklahoma, for example, participation is voluntary, and the government limits its role to certifying the companies that verify emission reductions and nurturing agreement on how to measure the types of GHG reduction projects likely to be pursued in the state — such as grassland management and climate - safe farming.

Gold Standard is partnering with the UNFCCC Secretariat — the body responsible for delivering the Paris Agreement — to develop a range of methodologies, tools and guidance to assist companies and sub-national governments in setting voluntary sustainability targets and assessing the SDG impacts of their initiatives.

Reporting from Washington — The United States, China and dozens of other countries accounting for nearly 80 % of the world's greenhouse gas emissions have signed onto a voluntary agreement to curb climate change.

For climate - resilient pathways for development, transformations in social processes may be required in order to get voluntary social agreement to undertake transformational adaptations that avoid serious disruptions of sustainable developmeFor climate - resilient pathways for development, transformations in social processes may be required in order to get voluntary social agreement to undertake transformational adaptations that avoid serious disruptions of sustainable developmefor development, transformations in social processes may be required in order to get voluntary social agreement to undertake transformational adaptations that avoid serious disruptions of sustainable development.

A number of countries have adopted collection systems for products still in use based on voluntary agreements (Austrian Federal Government, 2001) or EPR regulations for appliances (Government of Japan, 2002).

For the avoidance of doubt, Gross Revenues shall (A) exclude monies received from any source other than the sale of electric energy and capacity, including, without limitation, any of the following: (i) any federal, state, county or local tax benefits, grants or credits or allowances related to, derived from, or granted to the Wind Energy Project or Grantee, including, but not limited to, investment or production tax credits, or property or sales tax exemptions, (ii) proceeds from financing activities, sales, assignments, partial assignments, contracts (other than the power purchase agreement) or other dispositions of or related to the Wind Energy Project (such as damages for breach of contract or liquidated damages for delays in project completion or failures in equipment performance), (iii) amounts received as reimbursements or compensation for wheeling costs or other electricity transmission or delivery costs, and (iv) any proceeds received by Grantee as a result of damage or casualty to the Wind Energy Project, or any portion thereof and (B) include any revenues derived from Grantee's sale of carbon dioxide trading credits, renewable energy credits or certificates, emissions reduction credits, emissions allowances, green tags, tradable renewable credits, or Green - e ® products, any of which are allocated to Grantee, if applicable, through its participation in any voluntary registry, association or market - based exchanFor the avoidance of doubt, Gross Revenues shall (A) exclude monies received from any source other than the sale of electric energy and capacity, including, without limitation, any of the following: (i) any federal, state, county or local tax benefits, grants or credits or allowances related to, derived from, or granted to the Wind Energy Project or Grantee, including, but not limited to, investment or production tax credits, or property or sales tax exemptions, (ii) proceeds from financing activities, sales, assignments, partial assignments, contracts (other than the power purchase agreement) or other dispositions of or related to the Wind Energy Project (such as damages for breach of contract or liquidated damages for delays in project completion or failures in equipment performance), (iii) amounts received as reimbursements or compensation for wheeling costs or other electricity transmission or delivery costs, and (iv) any proceeds received by Grantee as a result of damage or casualty to the Wind Energy Project, or any portion thereof and (B) include any revenues derived from Grantee's sale of carbon dioxide trading credits, renewable energy credits or certificates, emissions reduction credits, emissions allowances, green tags, tradable renewable credits, or Green - e ® products, any of which are allocated to Grantee, if applicable, through its participation in any voluntary registry, association or market - based exchanfor breach of contract or liquidated damages for delays in project completion or failures in equipment performance), (iii) amounts received as reimbursements or compensation for wheeling costs or other electricity transmission or delivery costs, and (iv) any proceeds received by Grantee as a result of damage or casualty to the Wind Energy Project, or any portion thereof and (B) include any revenues derived from Grantee's sale of carbon dioxide trading credits, renewable energy credits or certificates, emissions reduction credits, emissions allowances, green tags, tradable renewable credits, or Green - e ® products, any of which are allocated to Grantee, if applicable, through its participation in any voluntary registry, association or market - based exchanfor delays in project completion or failures in equipment performance), (iii) amounts received as reimbursements or compensation for wheeling costs or other electricity transmission or delivery costs, and (iv) any proceeds received by Grantee as a result of damage or casualty to the Wind Energy Project, or any portion thereof and (B) include any revenues derived from Grantee's sale of carbon dioxide trading credits, renewable energy credits or certificates, emissions reduction credits, emissions allowances, green tags, tradable renewable credits, or Green - e ® products, any of which are allocated to Grantee, if applicable, through its participation in any voluntary registry, association or market - based exchanfor wheeling costs or other electricity transmission or delivery costs, and (iv) any proceeds received by Grantee as a result of damage or casualty to the Wind Energy Project, or any portion thereof and (B) include any revenues derived from Grantee's sale of carbon dioxide trading credits, renewable energy credits or certificates, emissions reduction credits, emissions allowances, green tags, tradable renewable credits, or Green - e ® products, any of which are allocated to Grantee, if applicable, through its participation in any voluntary registry, association or market - based exchange.

Others saw Copenhagen as a success for achieving agreement on the long - term goals of the UNFCCC, new voluntary commitments from many developing countries, new levels of cooperation from China on verifying its voluntary emissions reductions commitments, and promises to mobilize significant amounts of money for adaptation in developing countries.

The Cancun agreements made no changes to the magnitude of the voluntary emissions reductions commitments made pursuant to the Copenhagen Accord either for developed or developing countries.

Voluntary cooperation / Market - and non-market-based approaches (Art. 6)-- The Paris Agreement recognizes the possibility of voluntary cooperation among Parties to allow for higher ambition and sets out principles — including environmental integrity, transparency and robust accounting — for any cooperation that involves internationally transferal of mitigation outcomes.

Finance, technology and capacity - building support (Art. 9, 10 and 11)-- The Paris Agreement reaffirms the obligations of developed countries to support the efforts of developing country Parties to build clean, climate - resilient futures, while for the first time encouraging voluntary contributions by other Parties.

Bush is expected to promote only voluntary targets for cutting emissions, instead of legally binding targets within a Kyoto - based international agreement.

Chidiak, M., 2002: Lessons from the French experience with voluntary agreements for greenhouse - gas reduction.

And according to the voluntary register, Koch Industries — the largest privately owned energy company in the United States, known for funding climate denial groups — has a particular interest in lobbying on the «EU's free trade agreement negotiations.»

The agreement drew criticism for its reliance on offsets and the slow pace of its implementation: it begins as a voluntary arrangement in 2021, and doesn't become mandatory until the late 2020s.

On October 13, the nation's leading manufacturers of residential central air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps signed an historic, voluntary agreement with the nation's leading energy efficiency advocacy organizations supporting new federal standards for those products.

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement allows for the voluntary use of carbon markets to offset emissions.

Eleven cable and satellite companies signed a voluntary deal last year to reduce power consumption of the boxes from 10 % to 45 % by 2017, but the deal doesn't require the devices to go down to a trickle when turned off and the agreement has no penalties for noncompliance.

We should approach agreements with an attitude of respect for voluntary compromise, and accept that clients are motivated to settle by a host of intangible values in addition to their legal interests.

The agreement, and the procedures it has caused CGSB to impose upon the drafting committee's working group, violate all three of the foundation principles of the process of «voluntary standardization,» created by the Standards Council of Canada Act (s. 4), and the Council's CAN - P - 1:2012 text, Program Requirements for the Accreditation of Standards Development Organizations and for the Approval of National Standards of Canada, which is treated as having the authority of a regulation created by way of the Act.

(4) After April 30, 1978, where an affiliated bargaining agent obtains bargaining rights through certification or voluntary recognition in respect of employees employed in the industrial, commercial and institutional sector of the construction industry referred to in the definition of «sector» in section 126, the employer, the affiliated bargaining agent, and the employees for whom the affiliated bargaining agent has obtained bargaining rights are bound by the provincial agreement made between an employee bargaining agency representing the affiliated bargaining agent and an employer bargaining agency representing a provincial unit of employers in which the employer would have been included.

L.P. (together with affiliates, «KKR») announced that they have signed an investor agreement under which KKR will launch a voluntary public tender offer for all outstanding publicly - traded shares of GfK for EUR 43.50 per share in an all - cash transaction.

In addition, cooperation with CVM is considered for the reduction of penalties and negotiation of lower payments in settlement agreements, as also happens with mitigation of the impacts of the violation and voluntary disclosures.