H.J. Res. 35, Public Law 119-2

The rule’s procedures for netting, exemptions, and other compliance requirements have no legal effect.

What the law does ​

• Disapproves the EPA rule governing compliance with waste emissions charges.
• Voids the rule’s procedures for petroleum and natural gas systems.

Who it affects ​

• Petroleum and natural gas system operators subject to waste emissions charges.
• The Environmental Protection Agency.

Context ​

The joint resolution was approved on March 14, 2025.

Breakdown ​

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions”. ​

This joint resolution rejects an Environmental Protection Agency rule establishing compliance procedures for the waste emissions charge on petroleum and natural gas systems. As a result, the rule has no legal effect.

Key takeaways

• Congress disapproved the EPA rule on waste emissions charge compliance procedures.
• The rejected rule addressed netting, exemptions, and other compliance procedures for petroleum and natural gas systems.
• The EPA rule has no force or effect.
• The joint resolution was approved on March 14, 2025.