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Congressional Disapproval of EPA Rule on Particulate Matter Air Quality Standards.

This Congressional resolution aims to block a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would tighten air quality standards for particulate matter. If Congress adopts this resolution, the EPA's stricter regulation will not take effect, meaning the current, less stringent air quality standards will remain in force. The consequence is the maintenance of the current level of public health protection against particulate pollution, potentially affecting citizens' respiratory health, especially in industrial areas.
Key points
Blocking the EPA rule: Congress seeks to nullify the EPA's decision to reconsider and tighten the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter.
Maintaining current standards: If the resolution is adopted, the stricter air pollution standards will not be implemented, and the existing, less stringent standards will remain in effect.
Impact on health and industry: Maintaining current standards may reduce costs for industry but could also mean less public health protection against harmful particulates.
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Additional Information
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter".
Print number: HJRES 117
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Process start date: 2024-03-06