Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Decabromodiphenyl Ether and Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Revision to the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".
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Summary
Introduced in House
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to Decabromodiphenyl Ether and Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Revision to the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (89 Fed. Reg. 91486) and published on November 19, 2024. Among other elements, the rule revised regulations for two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals to address implementation issues and further reduce potential for exposures to such chemicals for humans and the environment (e.g., requiring the use of personal protective equipment during certain activities involving decabromodiphenyl ether).
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This bill seeks to nullify an EPA rule that revised regulations for certain toxic chemicals. • The policy area could matter locally as it relates to environmental health and safety standards that may affect community well-being. • Local employers and institutions involved in industries using these chemicals may need to adjust their practices based on regulatory changes. • A potential tradeoff could involve balancing regulatory oversight with the administrative burden on businesses and agencies tasked with compliance. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
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