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Resolution to Block EPA Waste Emissions Charge Rule

Original title: HJRES 223: Congress Disapproves EPA Rule on Waste Emissions Charge

November 19, 2024

EnvironmentEnergyWaste ManagementFederal RegulationCongressional Oversight

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly challenges the implementation of a federal fee on methane emissions for oil and gas operators, which could alter compliance costs and operational requirements for the energy sector.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Petroleum and natural gas system operators

These entities are subject to the EPA's waste emissions charge procedures that this resolution seeks to invalidate.

Environmental Protection Agency

The agency's regulatory action is the subject of the disapproval resolution.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

  • The Congressional Review Act (CRA) provides a mechanism for Congress to overturn federal agency rules by passing a joint resolution of disapproval. context

Summary

This resolution seeks to overturn a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that establishes procedures for a waste emissions charge on petroleum and natural gas systems. If passed, the resolution would invalidate the EPA's regulation, preventing it from having any legal force or effect.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution directly challenges the implementation of a federal fee on methane emissions for oil and gas operators, which could alter compliance costs and operational requirements for the energy sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It uses the Congressional Review Act to attempt to nullify a specific EPA rule regarding emissions charges for the oil and gas industry.
What happens if this resolution passes?
The EPA rule mentioned in the resolution would be invalidated and would no longer have any legal force or effect.

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Congressional Review Act Usage

The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to challenge a very recently published rule (published Nov 18, 2024, introduced Nov 19, 2024), indicating a rapid legislative response to agency rulemaking.

Environmental Protection AgencyGlenn Grothman

Connected Entities

other89 Fed. Reg. 91094“Federal Register number of the EPA rule”Map →
organizationCongress“Initiating the congressional disapproval process”Map →
personMr. Grothman“Member of House of Representatives submitting the joint resolution”Map →
organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Agency responsible for issuing the rule”Map →
other118th Congress“The legislative body considering the resolution”Map →

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  • Controversy80
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