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 "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments".

6/19/2024, 10:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill 118 sjres 95 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities. The rule in question specifically addresses the management of legacy CCR surface impoundments, which are areas where coal ash and other byproducts from burning coal are stored.

The resolution 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 CCR disposal is being challenged by lawmakers who believe it may have negative implications for the environment or the economy.

The resolution is non-partisan in nature, as it does not align with any specific political party. Instead, it focuses on the potential impacts of the EPA's rule on the disposal of coal combustion residuals. The resolution aims to provide a thorough review of the rule and its potential consequences, allowing Congress to make an informed decision on whether to approve or disapprove of the EPA's actions. Overall, Bill 118 sjres 95 is a detailed and factual summary of the EPA's rule on CCR disposal, providing Congress with the information needed to make an informed decision on the matter.
Congress
118

Number
SJRES - 95

Introduced on
2024-06-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/5/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill 118 sjres 95 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities. The rule in question specifically addresses the management of legacy CCR surface impoundments, which are areas where coal ash and other byproducts from burning coal are stored.

The resolution 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 CCR disposal is being challenged by lawmakers who believe it may have negative implications for the environment or the economy.

The resolution is non-partisan in nature, as it does not align with any specific political party. Instead, it focuses on the potential impacts of the EPA's rule on the disposal of coal combustion residuals. The resolution aims to provide a thorough review of the rule and its potential consequences, allowing Congress to make an informed decision on whether to approve or disapprove of the EPA's actions. Overall, Bill 118 sjres 95 is a detailed and factual summary of the EPA's rule on CCR disposal, providing Congress with the information needed to make an informed decision on the matter.
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Official Title as IntroducedA 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 "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments".

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.