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Joint Resolution

A legislative measure, requiring the approval of both houses of Congress and the signature of the President (or a veto override), that has the force of law.

Congressional Disapproval

The act by Congress of rejecting a specific rule or regulation issued by a federal agency, typically under the Congressional Review Act, which prevents the rule from taking effect.

Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code

This refers to the Congressional Review Act (CRA), a law that allows Congress to review and disapprove new federal agency rules through a joint resolution, preventing them from becoming effective.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

A U.S. government 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 can be discharged into U.S. waters by industrial facilities, including power plants.

Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category

The official classification used by the EPA for power plants that produce electricity by heating water to create steam, which then drives turbines. 'Point source' refers to a specific, identifiable location from which pollution is discharged, like a pipe.