HJRES 61
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".
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Bill overview
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from the rubber tire manufacturing industry. Specifically, it aims to block the EPA’s implementation of these standards, which were developed in response to a previous court ruling. Congress is using its authority to disapprove the rule and prevent it from being enforced.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the EPA rule.
- The rule is declared to have no force or effect.
- The resolution targets a specific EPA rule.
- The rule addresses hazardous air pollutants from rubber tire manufacturing.
- The disapproval is based on a previous court decision.
Who is affected
- Rubber tire manufacturers
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Industries subject to hazardous air pollutant regulations
Notable changes
- This action directly challenges an EPA rule.
- It seeks to reverse the EPA’s implementation of emissions standards.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. J. RES. 61
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing
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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing(89 Fed. Reg. 94886 (November 29, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.