Senate
Feb 27, 2025A 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".
Summary
Official
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions and published on November 18, 2024. The rule outlines compliance requirements under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. Under the program, the EPA collects an annual charge on emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases from entities in the oil and gas sector if their emissions exceed specified waste emissions thresholds.
Bill Progress
Passed Senate, sent to House
Introduced(2/4/25)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
JH
Mr. Hoeven
Senate (R) North Dakota
Cosponsors (24)
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Latest Action
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 27, 2025
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