SJRES 24119th CongressIn Committee

A joint resolution 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".

Introduced: Feb 25, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) process to disapprove the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing.” The rule in question was published at 89 Federal Register 94886 on November 29, 2024. If Congress enacts the joint resolution and it is signed into law (or Congress overrides a veto), the rule would have no force or effect. In effect, this bill blocks the EPA’s federal standards for hazardous air pollutant emissions from rubber tire manufacturing from taking effect. Under the CRA, Congress can nullify new federal regulations by passing a joint resolution of disapproval. If enacted, the disapproved rule is not enforceable, and the EPA would likely need to revert to prior standards or other regulatory approaches, depending on applicable law.

Key Points

1This bill is a joint resolution of disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code (the Congressional Review Act), aimed at blocking a specific EPA rule.
2It targets the EPA rule: “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing,” with the associated Federal Register citation 89 Fed. Reg. 94886 (Nov. 29, 2024).
3If enacted, the rule would have no force or effect, effectively preventing the EPA from enforcing the new standards for rubber tire manufacturing.
4Status: Introduced in the Senate on February 25, 2025, sponsored by Sen. Scott of South Carolina (joined by several cosponsors) and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
5The action is a formal Legislative disapproval; it does not repeal or alter other EPA rules beyond nullifying this specific rule, and it relies on the CRA process requiring passage by both congressional chambers and (usually) the president’s signature.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Rubber tire manufacturing facilities and industries regulated by the EPA’s NESHAP for Rubber Tire Manufacturing, including operators and compliance staff who would have needed to implement the rule’s emission controls.Secondary group/area affected: Environmental and public health stakeholders who support stricter emissions controls; state and local air quality agencies that would otherwise implement or enforce the EPA rule; workers and nearby communities potentially affected by HAP emissions.Additional impacts: Possible short-term cost savings for tire manufacturers due to avoided compliance requirements; potential impacts on air quality and public health depending on how the EPA rule would have reduced hazardous emissions; broader regulatory environment implications of using the CRA to review and block EPA standards.

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