Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HJRES 66 **What the Bill Does:** This bill would overturn a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision from January 2025. The EPA had decided to reinstate Ohio's Air Nuisance Rule (ANR) in the state's air quality plan, reversing a 2020 decision that had removed it. If passed, this bill would block that EPA action and keep the ANR out of Ohio's air quality plan. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects Ohio residents and businesses, as it concerns the state's air quality standards and regulations.
Under the Clean Air Act, states must maintain air quality plans that meet federal standards, and the ANR relates to how Ohio manages air pollution and emissions. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Troy Balderson (R-OH) and is currently in committee. It uses a congressional procedure (called the Congressional Review Act) that allows Congress to disapprove of EPA regulations. The bill has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate.
CRS Official Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment (90 Fed. Reg. 6811) and published on January 21, 2025. Among other elements, the rule reversed a final rule from November 2020 that removed the Air Nuisance Rule (ANR) from the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP). The EPA determined its original action to remove the ANR was in error, and this rule reinstates the ANR. (Under the Clean Air Act, states must submit SIPs to comply with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. This ANR was included in Ohio’s SIP.)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.