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; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

This measure would use Congress’s review powers to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule about West Virginia’s plan to limit regional haze (air pollution that reduces visibility) for the second planning period. In short, it aims to stop that specific EPA rule from taking effect.

If this resolution becomes law, the EPA’s rule tied to West Virginia’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan would be disapproved and could not move forward.

• Key points:
  • What it does: Disapproves the EPA’s rule on West Virginia’s regional haze air plan for the second implementation period.
  • Who is affected: The EPA action related to West Virginia’s air plan.
  • When it matters: If the resolution is enacted into law.