Will the Administration Implement the Kyoto Protocol Through the Back Door?: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs of the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifth Congress, Second Session, October 9, 1998 |
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Page 59 - For the purpose of subparagraphs (A) (i) and (ii) and (B), a standard of performance shall reflect the degree of emission limitation and the percentage reduction achievable through application of the best technological system of continuous emission reduction which (taking into consideration the cost of achieving such emission reduction, any nonair quality health and environmental impact and energy requirements) the Administrator determines has been adequately demonstrated.
Page 10 - The President has made it clear that he does not intend to send the Kyoto Protocol to the Senate for ratification until we have achieved meaningful participation by key developing countries.
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Page 51 - David M. Mclntosh Chairman Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs The Honorable Dan Burton The Honorable Dennis...
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Page 44 - Chairman Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs Attachment The Honorable Dan Burton The Honorable Dennis Kuciru'ch Ql.
Page 14 - ... differences that exist among developing countries in terms of their emissions profiles, levels of development, capacity for effective action, and economic and political conditions. We have not established a fixed standard or set of criteria. Instead, we want to convey that key developing countries must commit to serious steps to limit their greenhouse gas emissions and help in the international effort to control global warming. This could effectively be accomplished through developing countries...
Page 16 - We accept the views of most scientists that enough is known about the science and environmental impacts of climate change for us to take actions to address its consequences.
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