Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments".
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™House Joint Resolution 174 (HJRES 174) from the 118th Congress is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning the management and disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities, specifically legacy CCR surface impoundments. The resolution seeks to nullify the EPA's rule under the authority granted by chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which governs congressional disapproval of federal regulations. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No official summary or full text of the bill is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis of its provisions.
HJRES 174 aimed to disapprove an EPA rule on coal combustion residuals disposal but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without passage.
- The bill is a joint resolution disapproving an EPA rule regulating disposal of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities, focusing on legacy surface impoundments.
- It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- The resolution relies on the Congressional Review Act framework under chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code, which allows Congress to disapprove federal agency rules.
['Electric utilities managing coal combustion residuals', 'Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by clarifying regulatory boundaries', 'Industries involved in coal combustion residual disposal and waste management']
['Lack of publicly available full bill text limits understanding of specific regulatory changes or exceptions proposed.', 'Potential regulatory uncertainty for electric utilities and waste management sectors if the EPA rule is disapproved.', 'Oversight challenges in balancing environmental protection with industry operational requirements.']
HJRES 174 was introduced during the 118th Congress as part of congressional oversight of federal regulations under the Congressional Review Act. It reflects legislative efforts to review and potentially overturn EPA rules related to environmental protection and waste management. The bill did not progress beyond committee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or support.
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['If enacted, disapproval of the EPA rule could delay or alter environmental protections related to coal combustion residual disposal, potentially affecting environmental quality and public health.', "The resolution's failure to pass maintains the status quo regulatory framework, preserving existing EPA oversight of CCR disposal.", 'Potential shifts in regulatory authority or enforcement approaches depending on future legislative or administrative actions.']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary restricts comprehensive analysis and public understanding of HJRES 174. Transparency in legislative documentation is critical for effective oversight and informed public discourse. Additionally, the use of the Congressional Review Act to disapprove agency rules underscores the importance of monitoring the balance between congressional oversight and agency regulatory authority.
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