HJRES161FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

High Impact

Proposed Resolution to Block EPA Chemical Manufacturing Emission Rules

Original title: HJRES 161: Congress Considers Disapproving EPA Rule on Chemical Manufacturing Emissions

May 31, 2024

Environmental Regulation Chemical Manufacturing Air Quality Congressional Oversight

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly impacts the regulatory requirements for synthetic organic chemical manufacturers and polymer resin producers, potentially nullifying new federal mandates regarding hazardous air pollutant emissions.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Synthetic organic chemical manufacturers

These companies are subject to the emission standards and pollutant limits defined in the EPA rule.

Group I & II polymers and resins industry

These facilities are subject to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants defined in the EPA rule.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution seeks to overturn a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that sets new air pollution standards for chemical manufacturing plants and polymer production facilities. If passed, the EPA's rule would be invalidated and prevented from taking effect.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It uses the Congressional Review Act to block a specific EPA regulation from becoming law.

Which industries are affected by the EPA rule being challenged?

The rule applies to the synthetic organic chemical manufacturing industry and the Group I & II polymers and resins industry.

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Congressional Review Act Usage

The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to target a specific, recently published EPA rule, highlighting a recurring mechanism for legislative oversight of agency rulemaking.

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Connected Entities

organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Submitted the rule being considered for disapproval”Map →

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