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Joint resolution

A legislative measure that must be passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and signed by the President to become law. It's similar to a bill but often used for special purposes or temporary matters.

Congressional disapproval

A process under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) where Congress can vote to overturn a rule issued by a federal agency. If passed by both chambers and signed by the President (or if a veto is overridden), the rule is nullified.

Rule

A regulation issued by a federal government agency, like the EPA, to implement a law passed by Congress. Rules have the force of law.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

A federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.

Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards

Rules set by the EPA that establish limits on the amount of pollutants that industries, like power plants, can discharge into water sources.

Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category

A specific type of industrial facility, primarily power plants that use steam to generate electricity, which are subject to particular environmental regulations regarding their wastewater discharge.