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Congressional Disapproval of EPA Waste Emissions Charge Rule

Original title: 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".

February 4, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced
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Passed

Current status: signed.

Last action
Became Public Law No: 119-2.Mar 14, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution prevents the implementation of an EPA rule that would have established procedures for waste emissions charges on petroleum and natural gas systems, directly impacting the regulatory compliance requirements for those industries.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry

The industry is no longer subject to the specific compliance procedures and emissions charge rules outlined in the nullified EPA regulation.

Environmental Protection Agency

The agency is prohibited from implementing or enforcing the specific rule that was disapproved by Congress.

What changed

Current stage: signed.

What's next

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Summary

Congress has passed a joint resolution to nullify an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule regarding waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. This action effectively cancels the rule, meaning it will not be implemented or enforced.

Key Facts

  • Congress formally disapproved the EPA rule titled 'Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions'.
  • The rule is declared to have no force or effect.
  • The resolution was passed under the authority of chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
  • The resolution was approved on March 14, 2025.
  • The House passed the resolution on February 26, 2025.
  • The Senate passed the resolution on February 27, 2025.
  • The rule being nullified was originally published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 91094).

Why It Matters

The resolution prevents the implementation of an EPA rule that would have established procedures for waste emissions charges on petroleum and natural gas systems, directly impacting the regulatory compliance requirements for those industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the EPA rule still in effect?
No, the rule has been nullified by Congress and has .
What does this resolution do?
It uses the Congressional Review Act to overturn a specific regulation submitted by the EPA regarding emissions charges for the oil and gas industry.

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Lobbying Activity

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2026

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Use of Congressional Review Act

The document demonstrates the use of the Congressional Review Act to quickly nullify a regulation finalized in the final months of the previous administration.

Connected Entities

other89 Fed. Reg. 91094The specific citation of the EPA rule being nullified.Map →
organizationEnvironmental Protection AgencyThe agency that submitted the rule being disapproved.Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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