H.J.Res.35 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.J.Res.35 is a joint resolution passed by the House of Representatives that disapproves of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The rule concerns waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems, specifically procedures for facilitating compliance, including netting and exemptions. The resolution aims to nullify the EPA rule, preventing it from taking effect.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this resolution would prevent the EPA's rule regarding waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems from being implemented. This would mean that the procedures for compliance, netting, and exemptions outlined in the rule would not be enforced. The practical effect would be to maintain the status quo regarding emissions charges and compliance within the petroleum and natural gas industries.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced compliance costs for petroleum and natural gas companies, potentially leading to lower energy prices for consumers.
- Prevention of regulatory burdens that could stifle domestic energy production.
- Avoidance of potential economic disadvantages for businesses in the petroleum and natural gas sectors.
- Reinforcement of congressional oversight of executive agency rulemaking.
- Preservation of existing operational flexibility for energy companies.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential increase in methane and other harmful emissions from petroleum and natural gas systems.
- Reduced incentives for companies to invest in emissions reduction technologies and practices.
- Hindered progress towards national climate goals and environmental protection.
- Possible negative impacts on public health due to increased pollution.
- Undermining of the EPA's authority to regulate emissions and protect the environment.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to disapprove of agency rules. Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution vests all legislative powers in Congress, which includes the power to oversee and check the actions of executive agencies like the EPA. The resolution is a legitimate exercise of congressional authority to review and potentially nullify agency regulations.
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).