Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
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Overview
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding a charge on methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. The rule, part of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program, established a fee for emissions exceeding certain thresholds and included provisions for ‘netting’ and exemptions. Congress is using its authority to disapprove this EPA rule, effectively nullifying its provisions.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the EPA rule.
- The rule’s provisions shall have no force or effect.
- The rule pertains to waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems.
- The rule is part of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program.
- The rule includes provisions for ‘netting’ and exemptions.
Who is affected
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Oil and gas industry
- Methane emitters
Notable changes
- This action aims to remove the EPA’s authority to impose a charge on methane emissions.
- The ‘netting’ and exemption provisions are also being challenged.
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