Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".
7/26/2024, 3:03 PMSummary of Bill HJRES 172
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.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 172
Bill HJRES 172 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 2, 2024. Bill HJRES 172 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 2, 2024. Bill HJRES 172's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 2, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 172
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Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 172
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review".Comments
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