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H.J.Res. 210 (119th): This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth Regulation

This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth Regulation. Among other elements, the amendment proposed by CARB and authorized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded auxiliary engine emissions reductions requirements to include additional categories of ocean-going vessels. (Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA may authorize California to adopt and enforce standards relating to the control of emissions from nonroad vehicles or engines if those standards meet certain requirements.) Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the EPA authorization decision titled California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision .

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This House joint resolution would revoke the EPA authorization that allowed California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth Regulation. The CARB amendment expanded auxiliary engine emissions reduction requirements to additional categories of ocean-going vessels. The resolution specifically nullifies the EPA decision titled 'California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision.' Under the Clean Air Act, EPA may authorize California to adopt and enforce nonroad emissions standards that meet statutory requirements.

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Theological note: The measure concerns the allocation of authority between federal and state governments over air emissions from commercial shipping. Scripture grounds civil authority in general equity, stewardship of creation, and lawful order, and it does not settle the specific tradeoffs between emissions reduction, commerce, and state versus federal competence. The issue is relevant to stewardship and to the proper limits of delegated authority, but it does not present a clear direct moral evil or a clear defense of justice on the metadata provided.

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Roll 306 · 15-Sep-2026 10:21 PM · On Passage · Passed

Yea 216 · Nay 211 · Other 6

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