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Joint Resolution

A legislative measure, requiring approval by both chambers of Congress and the President's signature (or override of a veto), that has the force of law, often used for proposing constitutional amendments or for specific, temporary matters like disapproving agency rules.

Congressional Disapproval

A process under the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code) where Congress can pass a joint resolution to overturn a specific rule issued by a federal agency. If signed by the President, the rule is nullified and cannot be reissued in substantially the same form without new legislation.

Rule

A regulation or official instruction issued by a government agency, such as the EPA, that has the force of law and is designed to implement, interpret, or prescribe law or policy.

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.

Standards of Performance

Specific limits on the amount of pollution that new, reconstructed, or modified industrial facilities (like oil and gas operations) are allowed to emit, set by the EPA to ensure a minimum level of environmental control.

Emissions Guidelines

Recommendations and requirements set by the EPA for states to follow when developing plans to control air pollution from existing industrial facilities, such as oil and gas operations.