Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
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Topic: Environmental Protection
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R) - PA
Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 642) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)
Legislative Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Air quality; California; Climate change and greenhouse gases; Congressional oversight; Environmental Protection; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Federal preemption; Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles; Motor vehicles
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 119-16.
2025-06-12
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