SJRES 86
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 "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
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Bill overview
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding air quality in South Dakota. Specifically, it aims to block the EPA’s approval of South Dakota’s plan to address regional haze, which is intended to improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas. Congress is using the process of congressional disapproval to challenge the EPA’s decision.
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 pertains to air plan approval in South Dakota.
- The rule addresses regional haze issues.
Who is affected
- The State of South Dakota
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- National Parks and Wilderness Areas
Notable changes
- This action prevents South Dakota from implementing the EPA-approved regional haze plan.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. J. RES. 86
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 Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period
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That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period
(90 Fed. Reg. 41893 (August 28, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.