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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".
Summary
This joint resolution aims to use the Congressional Review Act to overturn a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule regarding hazardous air pollutants. The rule in question, published in late 2024, was designed to limit emissions from the rubber processing stage of tire manufacturing. The EPA issued these regulations to comply with a court ruling requiring the agency to ensure all hazardous pollutants from this industry are regulated under the Clean Air Act.
If this resolution were to become law, the EPA rule would have no legal force or effect. This would mean that tire manufacturing facilities would not be required to meet the specific new emission standards or monitoring requirements established by the rule. Proponents of such resolutions often argue that they prevent overregulation and protect industrial jobs, while opponents typically argue that nullifying these rules removes essential public health protections and allows more toxic chemicals into the air.