Utah Sen. John Curtis saw his first piece of legislation pass through the Senate Thursday, a resolution to overturn a Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency rule.
<p>WASHINGTON — Utah Sen. John Curtis saw his first piece of legislation pass through the Senate on Thursday, a resolution to overturn a Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency rule.
</p><p>This resolution that was introduced by Curtis in March would undo the rule finalized in September 2024 that reestablished the "Once In, Always In" policy under the Clean Air Act. After passing through the Senate, it will now go to the House.</p><p>"My resolution restores a common-sense incentive: If you clean up, you get credit for it," Curtis said.</p><p>Curtis' resolution allows manufacturers to ask to be reclassified by the EPA if they make improvements that lower their emissions. Curtis says getting rid of the rule eliminates red tape that penalizes chemical manufacturers, refineries and energy producers for making environmental improvements.</p><p>If the resolution passes, the EPA rule will be rolled back.</p><p><h2>What rule is this resolution undoing?</h2></p><p>The rule that Curtis seeks to undo prevents facilities that significantly reduce their emissions of seven hazardous pollutants from being reclassified as "area sources."</p><p>"The rule put forward under the former administration shut the door on progress. It told companies that no matter how much they invest to reduce harmfu
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