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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions".

Would business owners be better off under this?+1

The disapproval of the rule may provide regulatory relief to owners of steam electric power generating facilities by halting the proposed extension of standards.

Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1

Providing regulatory relief to power plants may indirectly support the economic stability of rural areas dependent on energy production.

Does this make it easier to run a small business?+1

By disapproving the EPA deadline extension, the resolution may reduce immediate regulatory compliance burdens on power generating entities.

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2

The resolution prevents the EPA from extending deadlines for effluent limitations, which could impact the timely implementation of water quality standards for power plants.

Does this give the federal government more power?-1

The resolution uses congressional authority to block an agency rule, thereby limiting the EPA's regulatory reach.