SJRES 46
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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
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Bill overview
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding California’s vehicle emission standards. Specifically, it aims to block the EPA’s approval of California’s request for waivers from federal regulations concerning heavy-duty vehicle emissions and related standards. Congress is using the process of congressional disapproval to challenge the EPA’s actions. This resolution asserts that the EPA rule should not be considered valid or have any legal standing.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the EPA rule.
- The rule is declared to have no force or effect.
- The resolution targets a specific EPA rule concerning California’s vehicle emission standards.
- It addresses waivers granted to California regarding emission regulations.
- The resolution utilizes the congressional disapproval process.
- It relates to standards for heavy-duty vehicles and engine emissions.
- The rule concerns zero-emission vehicle certification and airport shuttle standards.
Who is affected
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- California Air Resources Board (CARB)
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Consumers
- States with vehicle emission standards
Notable changes
- Challenges the EPA’s authority to grant waivers to states regarding emission standards.
- Potentially impacts California’s ability to implement its own vehicle emission regulations.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. J. RES. 46
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 California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision
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That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision
(88 Fed. Reg. 20688 (April 6, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.