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HJRES 223

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 Glenn Grothman

Summary of HJRES 223: Congressional Disapproval of EPA Waste Emissions Charge Rule Bill OverviewHJRES 223 is a joint resolution that would disapprove and nullify a recent rule issu

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Bill Summary · HJRES 223

Summary of HJRES 223: Congressional Disapproval of EPA Waste Emissions Charge Rule

Bill Overview

HJRES 223 is a joint resolution that would disapprove and nullify a recent rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) related to waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The resolution was introduced in the House on November 19, 2024.

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of HJRES 223 is to overturn an EPA rule that established new procedures and requirements for petroleum and natural gas companies to pay emissions charges on certain waste gases released during production and processing. The resolution seeks to use the Congressional Review Act to disapprove this EPA rule before it can take effect.

Key Provisions

  • Disapproves the EPA's final rule titled "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"
  • Declares the rule shall have no force or effect
  • Prevents the EPA from reissuing the rule in substantially the same form without congressional authorization

Potential Impact

If enacted, HJRES 223 would block the implementation of the EPA's new emissions charge program for the oil and gas industry. This would allow petroleum and natural gas producers to continue current waste gas management practices without facing new compliance costs or penalties from the federal government.

Industry groups have argued the EPA rule is overly burdensome and would drive up energy prices for consumers. However, environmental advocates contend the rule was a necessary step to reduce methane and other greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel operations.

Related Legislation

HJRES 223 has two companion resolutions - SJRES 122 in the Senate and HJRES 228 also in the House. All three pieces of legislation share the goal of overturning the EPA's emissions charge rule through the Congressional Review Act.

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

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