SJRES 24

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing (89 Fed. Reg. 94886) and published on November 29, 2024. The rule addresses the decision in Louisiana Environmental Action Network v. EPA (D.C. Cir. 2020) by implementing emissions standards for the rubber processing subcategory of the rubber tire manufacturing industry to ensure all emissions of hazardous air pollutants from sources in the source category are regulated.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Sen. Tim Scott [R-SC]
Cosponsors
9
Policy area
Environmental Protection
Introduced
2025-02-25
Latest action
2025-02-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-02-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • 2025-02-25: Introduced in Senate