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SJRES 122

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 "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

118th Congress Introduced by Shelley Moore Capito and 10 co-sponsors

SJRES 122 blocks EPA rule on waste emissions charges for oil and gas, maintaining current industry regulations without the new charge system.

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Bill Summary · SJRES 122

Summary of SJRES 122: Congressional Disapproval of EPA Waste Emissions Charge Rule

Overview

SJRES 122 is a joint resolution that would provide for congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to procedures for a "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems." The resolution aims to block the implementation of this EPA rule through the Congressional Review Act.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses congressional disapproval of the EPA's rule on waste emissions charges for the petroleum and natural gas industry.
  • Declares that the rule shall have no force or effect, effectively nullifying it.
  • Prohibits the EPA from reissuing the rule in substantially the same form without explicit congressional authorization.

Impact

  • If passed, this resolution would prevent the EPA's rule on waste emissions charges from taking effect.
  • The rule in question would have established procedures for levying a charge on certain waste emissions from petroleum and natural gas production, processing, transmission, and storage facilities.
  • By blocking this rule, SJRES 122 would maintain the status quo for regulation of waste emissions in the oil and gas industry, without the new charge system proposed by the EPA.

Procedural Details

  • SJRES 122 was introduced in the Senate on December 17, 2024.
  • It is a companion bill to HJRES 228 and HJRES 223, which are similar resolutions introduced in the House of Representatives.
  • Under the Congressional Review Act, this joint resolution can be passed by a simple majority in both the Senate and House, and would not be subject to a filibuster.
  • If passed by Congress and signed by the President, the resolution would prevent the EPA's rule from taking effect.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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