A joint resolution 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 aims to block a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning a charge on methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. The EPA rule, published in November 2024, established procedures for a ‘Waste Emissions Charge’ intended to encourage compliance with the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. Congress is using the process of congressional disapproval to overturn this specific EPA rule.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the EPA rule.
- The rule is deemed to have no force or effect.
- The resolution targets a specific EPA rule regarding methane emissions.
- It relates to the Methane Emissions Reduction Program.
- It specifically addresses ‘netting’ and ‘exemptions’ within the rule.
Who is affected
- Oil and gas industry
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Entities subject to methane emissions regulations
Notable changes
- This action seeks to overturn a recent EPA rule.
- It potentially halts the implementation of the Waste Emissions Charge.
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