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  2. Protecting power - Wikipedia

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    After the Franco-Prussian War, the appointment of protecting powers became customary international law. In subsequent wars, the protecting powers expanded their duties with the consent of the belligerents. In the First Sino-Japanese War, both sides selected the United States as their protecting power, establishing the concept of a reciprocal ...

  3. Federal Maritime Commission - Wikipedia

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    The FMC was established as an independent regulatory agency by Reorganization Plan No. 7, effective August 12, 1961. Prior to that time, the United States Federal Maritime Board was responsible for both the regulation of ocean commerce and the promotion of the United States Merchant Marine.

  4. Mandatory renewable energy target - Wikipedia

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    In 2001, the federal government introduced a Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET) of 9,500 GWh of new generation, with the scheme running until at least 2020. [4] This represents an increase of new renewable electricity generation of about 4% of Australia's total electricity generation and a doubling of renewable generation from 1997 levels.

  5. Mandate - Wikipedia

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    Mandate (politics), the power granted by an electorate; Mandate may also refer to: Mandate (aftershave), British aftershave brand; Mandate (criminal law), an official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; Mandate (international law), an obligation handed down by an inter-governmental body; Mandate, a monthly gay pornographic magazine

  6. Pesticide regulation in the United States - Wikipedia

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    All RUP applications must be recorded to identify the date, location, and type of pesticide applied. Federal law requires a minimum record retention period, which require 24 months of records to be maintained except when extended to a longer period by state laws. [76] There are two categories of RUP user in most areas: supervisor and applicator.

  7. Metric Conversion Act - Wikipedia

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    The Metric Conversion Act of 1975 is an Act of Congress that was signed into law by U.S. President Gerald Ford on December 23, 1975. [1] It declared the metric system "the preferred system of weights and measures for United States trade and commerce", but permitted the use of United States customary units in all activities.

  8. Energy policy of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Natural gas was first used in America for lighting in 1816. [14] Since then, natural gas has grown in importance, especially for electricity generation. US natural gas production peaked in 1973, [15] and the price has risen significantly since then. Coal provided the bulk of US energy needs well into the 20th century. Most urban homes had a ...

  9. List of political term limits - Wikipedia

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    Indonesia: President: 2 5 Vice President: Two 5-year terms Iran: Supreme Leader: N/A N/A President: Two consecutive 4-year terms Iraq: President: 2 4 Prime Minister: Unlimited 4-year terms Israel: President: 1 7 Prime Minister