HJRES 46 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Decabromodiphenyl Ether and Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Revision to the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2025
- Latest action
- Feb 12, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde [R-GA-9]
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Cosponsors
- 0
Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to Decabromodiphenyl Ether and Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Revision to the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (89 Fed. Reg. 91486) and published on November 19, 2024. Among other elements, the rule revised regulations for two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals to address implementation issues and further reduce potential for exposures to such chemicals for humans and the environment (e.g., requiring the use of personal protective equipment during certain activities involving decabromodiphenyl ether).
Recent actions
- Feb 12, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Feb 12, 2025 Introduced in House
- Feb 12, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
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