SJRES 24
A 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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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 rubber tire manufacturing. Specifically, it aims to block the EPA’s implementation of these standards, which were developed in response to a court ruling. Congress is using the process of congressional disapproval to challenge the EPA’s action. This resolution effectively nullifies the EPA rule.
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 action is based on congressional disapproval under U.S. Code.
Who is affected
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Rubber tire manufacturers
- Businesses subject to hazardous air pollutant regulations
- The rubber processing subcategory of the rubber tire manufacturing industry
Notable changes
- This resolution directly challenges an EPA rule.
- It represents a congressional attempt to limit the EPA’s regulatory authority.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. J. RES. 24
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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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That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to 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.