Resolution to Block EPA Waste Emissions Charge Rule

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly impacts the regulatory compliance requirements and potential financial obligations for operators of petroleum and natural gas systems by attempting to nullify the EPA's recently finalized emissions charge procedures.

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 compliance procedures and emissions charges established by the EPA rule that this resolution seeks to overturn.

Environmental Protection Agency

The agency's rule-making authority and the implementation of the waste emissions charge program are directly challenged by this resolution.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution seeks to overturn a recent EPA rule that establishes procedures for a waste emissions charge on petroleum and natural gas systems. If passed, the rule would be invalidated and prevented from taking effect.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution directly impacts the regulatory compliance requirements and potential financial obligations for operators of petroleum and natural gas systems by attempting to nullify the EPA's recently finalized emissions charge procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It uses Congressional authority to invalidate a specific EPA rule regarding waste emissions charges for the oil and gas industry.

What happens if this passes?

The EPA rule would be nullified and would not be enforceable by the agency.

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Use of Congressional Review Act

The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to challenge a rule finalized in late 2024, indicating a legislative attempt to reverse recent administrative actions.

Environmental Protection Agency

Connected Entities

personMr. Daines“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

organizationEPA“Agency responsible for issuing the rule”Map →

personMrs. Capito“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

personMrs. Britt“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

personMr. Marshall“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

date89 Fed. Reg. 91094“Date of the EPA rule publication”Map →

organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Agency responsible for issuing the rule”Map →

personMr. Lankford“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

personMr. Cramer“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

personMs. Lummis“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

personMr. Risch“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

personMr. Scott of Florida“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

personMr. Lee“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

personMr. Hoeven“Senator sponsoring the resolution”Map →

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