S.C.R. No. 8 Summary

• Urges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to refrain from adopting regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from livestock that would impose permit fees on livestock producers.

• Calls on Congress to enact S.527, legislation introduced by Senators John Thune and Charles Schumer, which would amend Title V of the Clean Air Act to exempt livestock producers from permit requirements.

• Notes that according to the USDA, Title V permit requirements could impact up to 99% of milk production, 90% of beef production, and 95% of hog production nationally if applied to livestock greenhouse gas emissions.

• Emphasizes that Ohio livestock producers contribute nearly $2 billion annually to the state economy and employ thousands of Ohioans, making permit fees economically harmful to the industry.

• Directs the Senate Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the EPA Administrator, Congress, and Ohio's Congressional delegation.