S.J.Res. 86

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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

Introduced 10/1/2025•119th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.

1/7/2026 • Senate

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final rule titled Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period (90 Fed. Reg. 41893) and published on August 28, 2025. The final rule approved South Dakota’s revision to its state implementation plan to satisfy the requirements of the EPA’s regional haze rule. (The regional haze rule requires states to take actions to improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas.)

Introduced in Senate • 10/1/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Environmental Protection

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Parks, recreation areas, trailsSouth DakotaWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats