HR-1131 : Still Just a Bill


This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise its Title V operating permit regulations under the Clean Air Act. Such permits set forth compliance requirements related to air pollution for certain facilities (i.e., sources).

Specifically, the bill requires the EPA to revise regulations to authorize the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility to utilize flexible air permitting, as described in the final rule titled Operating Permit Programs; Flexible Air Permitting Rule published on October 6, 2009. The bill also requires the regulations to facilitate flexible, market-responsive operations (as described in the final rule) with respect to critical energy resource facilities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-03-23CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 10.House floor actions
2023-03-23CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-17.House floor actions
2023-03-09CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.House committee actions
2023-03-09CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-02-28CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 6 .House committee actions
2023-02-28CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-02-21CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals.House committee actions
2023-02-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2023-02-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Air quality
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Industrial facilities
  • Licensing and registrations
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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