Bill 118 hjres 172 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. The rule in question pertains to the review of residual risk and technology for these types of units.
The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the EPA's rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units is being challenged.
The purpose of the bill is to provide a formal disapproval of the EPA's rule, signaling Congress's disagreement with the regulations set forth by the agency. This legislative action is part of the ongoing debate over environmental regulations and their impact on industries such as coal and oil-fired electric utilities.
Overall, Bill 118 hjres 172 represents a significant step in the legislative process of reviewing and potentially overturning federal regulations, specifically those related to air pollution standards for coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units.