A vote to end debate on the Senate energy bill (S. 517) is expected this week, even though major differences remain over issues, such as renewable fuel standards and tax credits. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), the assistant majority leader, filed a motion for cloture on S. 517 late last week.

If cloture is invoked by the Senate (it takes 60 votes), there will be another thirty hours of floor time for debate on the measure, vote on all pending amendments, and attempt final passage of the bill. Sen. Robert Torricelli (D-NJ) is expected to offer an amendment to the energy bill to reinstate the expired tax on the chemical and oil industries to pay for Superfund cleanups.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a bulletin with safety and health information for international business travelers and listed sources for additional guidelines on helpful strategies to reduce health risks.

Many ILMA members frequently travel overseas and could benefit from the new publication. OSHA's new technical information bulletin "Safety and Health During International Travel" [PDF] is available on the Agency's website at http://www.osha.gov/dts/tib/tib_data/tib20020412.pdf .