HJRES 79
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".
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Bill overview
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding how certain industrial sources are classified under the Clean Air Act. Specifically, it challenges the EPA’s decision to reclassify major sources of hazardous air pollutants as ‘area sources.’ Congress is using the process of congressional disapproval to nullify the EPA rule, preventing it from being implemented.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the EPA’s rule.
- The rule will have no legal force or effect.
- The resolution targets a specific EPA rule concerning source classification.
- It relates to the Clean Air Act’s Section 112 regulations.
- The rule addresses the reclassification of major sources as area sources.
Who is affected
- Industrial facilities
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Businesses subject to Clean Air Act regulations
Notable changes
- This action aims to reverse the EPA’s reclassification of certain industrial sources.
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Julie [R-ND-At Large] Fedorchak
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. J. RES. 79
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 Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act
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That Congress disapproves the final rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act
(89 Fed. Reg. 73293 (September 10, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.