U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5363: New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act
Status: In committee, August 7, 2026
A bill to amend sections 111, 169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend sections 111, 169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, August 7, 2026:
A BILL To amend sections 111, 169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act . SECTION 2. Clarification of definition of a modification: emission rate increases, pollution control, efficiency, safety, and reliability projects Paragraph (4) of section 111(a) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7411(a) ) is amended-- (1) by inserting (A) before The term ; (2) by adding at the end the and (3) by adding at the end the or (ii) to restore, maintain, or improve the reliability of operations at, or the safety of, the source, except, with respect to either clause (i) or (ii), when the change would be a modification as defined in subparagraph (A) and the Administrator determines that the increase in the maximum achievable hourly emission rate of a pollutant from such change would cause an adverse effect on human health or the environment. . SECTION 3. Clarification of definition of construction and applicability of preconstruction requirements for prevention of significant deterioration (a) Applicability to construction activities Section 165 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. …
Sponsors
- Husted, Jon (R) · primary sponsor
- Lummis, Cynthia (R)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Environmental Protection
Common questions
- What is SB5363?
- SB5363 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act.
- What does SB5363 do?
- In its own words: To amend sections 111, 169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SB5363?
- In committee as of August 7, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (August 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5363?
- Husted, Jon (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB5363?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5363
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