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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".
7/3/2024, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HJRES 174
Bill 118 hjres 174 is a piece of legislation that aims 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, titled "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments," is being challenged by Congress under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
The EPA's rule addresses the management and disposal of CCR, which are byproducts of burning coal for electricity generation. The rule specifically focuses on the closure of legacy CCR surface impoundments, which are storage areas for coal ash and other waste materials produced by coal-fired power plants.
The bill seeks to disapprove of the EPA's rule, indicating that Congress does not support the regulations outlined in the rule. This disapproval would prevent the rule from being implemented and enforced by the EPA. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 174 reflects Congress's stance on the EPA's regulations regarding the disposal of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities. The bill is part of the legislative process through which Congress exercises its oversight and control over federal agencies like the EPA.
The EPA's rule addresses the management and disposal of CCR, which are byproducts of burning coal for electricity generation. The rule specifically focuses on the closure of legacy CCR surface impoundments, which are storage areas for coal ash and other waste materials produced by coal-fired power plants.
The bill seeks to disapprove of the EPA's rule, indicating that Congress does not support the regulations outlined in the rule. This disapproval would prevent the rule from being implemented and enforced by the EPA. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 174 reflects Congress's stance on the EPA's regulations regarding the disposal of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities. The bill is part of the legislative process through which Congress exercises its oversight and control over federal agencies like the EPA.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 174
Bill HJRES 174 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 2, 2024. Bill HJRES 174 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 2, 2024. Bill HJRES 174's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 2, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 174
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 174
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 174
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".
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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