A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to accidental release prevention requirements of risk management programs under the Clean Air Act.

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Bill Number

SJRES 28

Introduced

Mar 2, 2017

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Accidents Administrative law and regulatory procedures Air quality Congressional oversight Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental regulatory procedures Environmental technology Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Industrial facilities Manufacturing

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule entitled, "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act." The rule addresses safety at facilities that use and distribute hazardous chemicals. It was published on January 13, 2017.

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Mar 2, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 2, 2017

Introduced in Senate

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