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: Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities Technology Review: Interim Final Rule.
Summary
This document is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate to disapprove a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants related to integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities. The rule in question is titled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities Technology Review: Interim Final Rule". The resolution seeks to nullify this EPA rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
Expected Effects
If the resolution is passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and is not vetoed by the President, the EPA rule would have no force or effect. This would mean that the existing regulations for hazardous air pollutants from integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities would remain in place, and the changes proposed by the EPA's interim final rule would not be implemented.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially reduces the regulatory burden on integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities.
- May prevent increased costs for these facilities associated with implementing new emission standards.
- Could maintain the status quo regarding air pollutant emissions from these facilities, avoiding potential disruptions.
- May allow Congress to exert oversight on EPA regulations, ensuring they align with legislative intent.
- Could prevent potential negative impacts on the industry if the EPA rule is deemed overly stringent or economically unfeasible.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Could result in continued higher levels of hazardous air pollutants from integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities compared to what the EPA rule aimed to achieve.
- May hinder efforts to improve air quality and protect public health in communities near these facilities.
- Could undermine the EPA's authority to regulate emissions and enforce environmental standards.
- Potentially delays or prevents the adoption of new technologies and practices that could reduce pollution.
- May lead to legal challenges and uncertainty regarding environmental regulations.
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Constitutional Alignment
This resolution invokes Congress's power to disapprove agency rules, which is arguably an implied power derived from its legislative authority under Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution. The resolution represents an exercise of congressional oversight over the executive branch, ensuring that agency regulations align with legislative intent. However, the specific mechanism for disapproval (chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code) is a statutory creation, and its constitutionality has been debated, particularly concerning the separation of powers.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).