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Congressional Disapproval of Gulf Name Change Rule Introduced
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Key points
- A resolution has been introduced in Congress to disapprove a name change from Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
- The rule was submitted by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
- Congress is exercising its oversight authority under federal law.
NewsWK — A new resolution has been introduced in Congress aimed at disapproving a recent rule from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This rule pertains to an editorial change that reflects the name change of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
This legislative action is part of the oversight responsibilities of Congress under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, which allows for congressional disapproval of certain agency rules.
Based on reporting originally published by GovInfo (U.S. GPO). Read the original story.
