S.J. Res. 31 · Signed into law · Environmental Protection

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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

Sponsor: John R. Curtis (R-UT)

What it does

• Nullify the EPA rule (89 Fed. Reg. 73293) reclassifying major sources as area sources under Clean Air Act Section 112.
• Reverse the requirement that sources of persistent and bioaccumulative hazardous air pollutants continue complying with major source emission standards after reclassification.
• Restore the regulatory framework to its pre-September 10, 2024 state with respect to hazardous air pollutant source classification and enforcement.

Official summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (89 Fed. Reg. 73293) and published on September 10, 2024. Among other elements, the rule requires sources of persistent and bioaccumulative hazardous air pollutants to continue to comply with certain major source emission standards under the Clean Air Act even if the sources reclassify as area sources.

Latest action

Jun 20, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-20.

Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works