Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

12/16/2024, 7:25 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 118 hjres 223 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The rule in question, titled "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions," outlines procedures for companies in these industries to comply with emissions regulations.

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 bill seeks to disapprove of the EPA's rule, indicating that Congress does not support the procedures outlined in the rule for facilitating compliance with waste emissions charges.

The bill is non-partisan in nature, focusing solely on the content of the EPA's rule and its implications for the petroleum and natural gas industries. It does not align with any specific political party or agenda, but rather aims to provide a thoughtful analysis of the potential impacts of the rule on these industries. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 223 is a detailed and factual summary of congressional disapproval of the EPA's rule regarding waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. It highlights the importance of compliance with emissions regulations while also considering the potential challenges and implications for companies in these industries.
Congress
118

Number
HJRES - 223

Introduced on
2024-11-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/19/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 118 hjres 223 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The rule in question, titled "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions," outlines procedures for companies in these industries to comply with emissions regulations.

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 bill seeks to disapprove of the EPA's rule, indicating that Congress does not support the procedures outlined in the rule for facilitating compliance with waste emissions charges.

The bill is non-partisan in nature, focusing solely on the content of the EPA's rule and its implications for the petroleum and natural gas industries. It does not align with any specific political party or agenda, but rather aims to provide a thoughtful analysis of the potential impacts of the rule on these industries. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 223 is a detailed and factual summary of congressional disapproval of the EPA's rule regarding waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. It highlights the importance of compliance with emissions regulations while also considering the potential challenges and implications for companies in these industries.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.