SJRES 31
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 "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 the reclassification of certain industrial sources under the Clean Air Act. Specifically, it challenges the EPA’s decision to treat some previously regulated ‘major sources’ as ‘area sources,’ potentially altering emission standards. Congress is using the process of congressional disapproval to nullify this EPA rule. This action aims to maintain existing emission requirements for persistent and bioaccumulative hazardous air pollutants.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the EPA rule.
- The rule’s provisions will have no legal effect.
- The rule concerns the reclassification of industrial sources under the Clean Air Act.
- It specifically addresses the treatment of ‘major sources’ versus ‘area sources’.
- The resolution targets a rule published on September 10, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 73293).
Who is affected
- Industrial facilities
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Businesses subject to Clean Air Act regulations
- States with air quality programs
Notable changes
- The rule alters the classification of industrial sources, potentially impacting emission standards.
- This action could reinstate stricter emission requirements for certain facilities.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. J. RES. 31
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 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 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.