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".
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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.)
What just happenedJan 7, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.
Who’s behind it
- Placed on Calendar SenateDec 9, 2025
- Introduced in SenateOct 1, 2025
- Jan 7, 2026Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.
- Jan 7, 2026Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S72)
- Dec 9, 2025Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 290.
- Dec 9, 2025Discharge
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Environment and Public Works Committee - Dec 9, 2025Committee14500
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Environment and Public Works Committee - Oct 1, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Oct 1, 2025IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate