Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".

Key Points

• This resolution aims to stop a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule currently allows California to set its own strict pollution limits for large ships while they are parked at docks.
• If this resolution passes, California would lose the power to enforce these specific environmental standards. The goal is to prevent a single state from creating rules that might affect international shipping and trade costs.
• Supporters of the resolution argue that these rules make it too expensive for ships to do business in California ports. They believe shipping regulations should be the same across the whole country instead of varying by state.
• Opponents worry that blocking these rules will lead to more air pollution in port cities. The original EPA decision was meant to help clean up the air for people living near busy shipping hubs.

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