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 "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Colorado Air Quality: Blocking EPA Rejection of State Haze Plan
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This resolution aims to stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from throwing out Colorado's plan to reduce air pollution. The EPA had previously rejected the state's proposal for handling "regional haze," which is the smog that makes it hard to see clearly in national parks and wilderness areas.
- If this measure becomes law, the EPA's rejection would have no power. This would allow Colorado to follow its own state-developed rules for cutting emissions from large industrial sites and power plants rather than being forced to meet different federal requirements.
- The debate centers on how quickly and strictly the state should have to clean up its air to protect views in places like Rocky Mountain National Park. While the EPA argued the state's plan was too weak, local leaders behind this resolution believe the state's approach is the best way to manage the local environment and economy.
- This action uses a special law that lets Congress vote to cancel rules made by government agencies. If it passes both the House and Senate and is signed, the EPA would be blocked from making a similar rule in the future unless Congress passes a new law specifically allowing it.
Impact Analysis
Govbase has not yet run an impact analysis on this legislation.
Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 364.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
No related news coverage found for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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 "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(2)Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.