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HJRES174FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE
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Proposed Resolution to Overturn EPA Coal Ash Disposal Rule

Original title: HJRES 174: Congress Considers Disapproving EPA Rule on Coal Ash Disposal

July 2, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly challenges federal oversight of coal combustion waste, which could alter compliance costs and environmental management obligations for electric utility companies operating legacy coal ash storage sites.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Electric utility companies

These companies are subject to the EPA's disposal requirements for legacy coal ash surface impoundments.

Environmental Protection Agency

The agency's regulatory action is subject to congressional disapproval under this resolution.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution seeks to invalidate a recent EPA rule that sets stricter disposal requirements for coal ash, a byproduct of coal-fired power plants. If passed, the EPA's '' rule would be nullified and lose all legal force.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution directly challenges federal oversight of coal combustion waste, which could alter compliance costs and environmental management obligations for electric utility companies operating legacy coal ash storage sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is coal ash?
Coal ash, or , is the byproduct created when coal is burned in power plants.
What does this resolution do?
It uses the to block an EPA regulation from taking effect, effectively nullifying the agency's recent policy on legacy coal ash disposal.

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Congressional Review Act Usage

The resolution demonstrates the use of the Congressional Review Act to target specific environmental rules shortly after their publication.

Connected Entities

organizationEnvironmental Protection AgencySubmitted the rule being challengedMap →
otherUnited States CodeLegal framework for the disapproval processMap →

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