H.R. 6398: Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act

This bill, titled the "Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act," aims to amend the Clean Air Act specifically regarding how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviews proposed legislation and regulations. The key points of the bill are:

1. Purpose of the Bill

The intent of the bill is to streamline the regulatory process related to environmental regulations in order to reduce redundancies and improve efficiency. By amending the Clean Air Act, the legislation seeks to simplify the EPA's review process.

2. Changes to Review Process

The bill proposes changes to Section 309 of the Clean Air Act, which outlines how the EPA conducts reviews of proposed legislation and regulations. The specific changes include:

• Removing certain phrases and requirements related to the review process, making the EPA's responsibilities more streamlined.
• Eliminating references to "newly authorized Federal projects" and other specific terms related to federal agency actions and regulations, which may currently require more extensive reviews.

3. Impact on Environmental Regulations

The proposed changes could alter how environmental regulations are implemented by reducing the number of assessments and comments required for new legislation or regulations linked to air quality. This might speed up the legislative process, but it could also affect how thoroughly environmental impacts are considered.

4. Legislative Process

The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration. The ongoing legislative process will determine if and how the bill will advance.

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