Senate rejects resolution to overturn EPA rule on coal and oil power plant emissions
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The Senate voted against a joint resolution that would have overturned an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule. The original EPA rule involved the repeal of certain national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units.
Why it matters: This is a procedural outcome that prevents Congress from using its oversight power to cancel a specific environmental regulation regarding power plant emissions.
Who it affects
- Electric utility companies that operate coal- and oil-fired steam generating units
This information comes from the Senate record via Congress.gov; readers should consult the official text of the EPA rule to understand its specific requirements.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document