Senate Environment Committee Business Meeting Summary (Sept 18, 2018)
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
This meeting advanced legislative proposals that could change compliance deadlines for residential wood heater emissions and brick manufacturing regulations, while also authorizing new federal facility leases and considering a nomination for the Northern Border Regional Commission.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Residential wood heater manufacturers and retailers
They are subject to proposed changes in emissions compliance deadlines and potential voluntary replacement programs.
Brick and structural clay manufacturers
They are subject to potential changes in the timing and judicial review process for EPA emissions regulations.
Northern Border Regional Commission
The commission is awaiting the confirmation of a new Federal Cochairperson.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- The committee considered S. 1857, which proposes a May 15, 2023, compliance deadline for residential wood heater emissions standards.
- Carper Amendment #1 to S. 1857 proposes a $75 million voluntary program to replace old, inefficient wood heaters.
- The committee considered S. 2461, which would allow judicial review of EPA rules for brick and clay manufacturing before compliance is required.
- Whitehouse Amendment #1 to S. 2461 requires the EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation to disclose recusal letters and adhere to ethical standards.
- The committee reviewed S. 593, which amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to facilitate public target ranges.
- The committee considered the nomination of Harold B. Parker for Federal Cochairperson of the Northern Border Regional Commission.
- The committee reviewed four GSA resolutions for facility leases or construction in San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Weston, FL; and Sacramento, CA.
- The committee considered S. 1934, regarding the prevention of shutdown for remote diesel power engines due to emission controls.
- The committee considered an amendment to S. 2827 regarding the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the proposed $75 million program mentioned in the meeting?
What does the BRICK Act (S. 2461) aim to do?
Why It Matters
This meeting advanced legislative proposals that could change compliance deadlines for residential wood heater emissions and brick manufacturing regulations, while also authorizing new federal facility leases and considering a nomination for the Northern Border Regional Commission.
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Lobbying Activity
ROSE & KINDEL
on behalf of National Engineering Technology Corporation (NET)
PAT DOERR
on behalf of HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ASSOC OF CHICAGO
ROBERT JOHNSON
on behalf of UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND AFFILIATES
ROBERT ECKARDT
on behalf of UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND AFFILIATES
DONOVAN W PEPPER
on behalf of WALGREEN CO.
DONOVAN W PEPPER
on behalf of WALGREEN CO.
JOHN F DUNN
on behalf of MIDWEST BUS & MOTORCOACH ASSOCIATION
MICHAEL RUEMMLER
on behalf of AIRBNB, INC.
KEVIN J WOLFBERG
on behalf of LAKESHORE AUDIOVISUAL INC
TYLER MANIC
on behalf of WINDY CITY REAL ESTATE LLC
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