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Congress seeks to block EPA finding on lead emissions from aircraft engines

This Congressional resolution aims to nullify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finding that lead emissions from aircraft using leaded fuel endanger public health and welfare. If passed, the EPA's determination will have no legal effect, halting any federal regulations intended to curb this pollution. This means that citizens, particularly those living near airports, may continue to be exposed to lead air pollution.
Key points
Congress is attempting to disapprove a federal rule that classified lead emissions from aviation fuel as dangerous to public health and welfare.
Blocking the EPA finding means no immediate regulations will be implemented to reduce lead emissions from aircraft, impacting air quality and public health.
The general aviation industry avoids new, potentially costly requirements related to transitioning away from leaded fuel.
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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 entitled "Finding That Lead Emissions From Aircraft Engines That Operate on Leaded Fuel Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare".
Print number: SJRES 52
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Process start date: 2023-12-06