S.jres24 - 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: Rubber Tire Manufacturing. (119th Congress)
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 24 proposes congressional disapproval of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rule concerning National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants related to rubber tire manufacturing. The resolution aims to nullify the EPA rule, preventing it from taking effect. The justification for this disapproval is not explicitly stated in the document but can be inferred as a response to the perceived burden or overreach of the EPA regulation.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this resolution would prevent the EPA's rule on hazardous air pollutants from rubber tire manufacturing from being enforced. This could lead to continued emissions at levels permitted before the rule's implementation. The resolution reflects a congressional check on executive agency rulemaking, as provided under 5 U.S. Code, chapter 8.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced compliance costs for rubber tire manufacturers.
- Potential for maintaining existing production levels without additional investment in emissions control technologies.
- Congressional assertion of authority over regulatory actions by executive agencies.
- Could prevent potential job losses in the rubber tire manufacturing industry due to increased costs.
- May lead to a re-evaluation of the EPA rule, potentially resulting in a more balanced approach.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased emissions of hazardous air pollutants from rubber tire manufacturing.
- Negative impacts on air quality and public health, particularly in communities near manufacturing facilities.
- Undermining of environmental regulations designed to protect public health and the environment.
- Could set a precedent for weakening environmental regulations across various industries.
- May lead to legal challenges and uncertainty regarding environmental standards.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the principle of checks and balances, as it represents Congress's attempt to oversee and potentially overturn an executive agency's rule. Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution vests all legislative powers in Congress, implying the power to review and approve or disapprove of regulations issued by executive agencies. The specific mechanism for congressional disapproval is provided under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially nullify agency rules.
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).