Congressional Review of EPA’s Air Act Reclassification Rule
Washington D.C. – A significant legislative action is currently underway concerning a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act. On May 28, 2025, at 3:54 AM, GovInfo.gov published details regarding S.J. Res. 31 (ENR), a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of a specific EPA rule.
This resolution targets a rule submitted by the EPA related to the “Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act.” Section 112 of the Clean Air Act addresses the regulation of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). The reclassification of major sources to area sources under this section has substantial implications for the regulatory oversight and emissions standards applied to certain industrial facilities.
The Congressional Review Act (CRA) provides Congress with a mechanism to review, and potentially overturn, rules issued by federal agencies. S.J. Res. 31 (ENR) signifies that members of Congress are exercising this authority to scrutinize the EPA’s reclassification decision.
While the specifics of the EPA’s rule and the exact concerns driving the congressional disapproval are detailed within the resolution itself, the core of the matter involves the potential shift in how certain facilities are categorized and consequently regulated under the Clean Air Act. Such reclassifications can impact the stringency of emissions controls, monitoring requirements, and reporting obligations for affected industries.
The publication on GovInfo.gov marks a formal step in the legislative process, indicating that this joint resolution will likely be considered by Congress in the near future. The outcome of this review could have a notable effect on environmental regulations and the industries they govern. Further details on the rationale behind S.J. Res. 31 (ENR) and the subsequent legislative debate are expected as this matter progresses through the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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