Senators Move to Block EPA Rule That Gave Oil and Gas Companies More Time to Cut Emissions
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Small oil and gas operators would lose the extra time the EPA gave them to comply with methane emission standards if this resolution passes. Without the deadline extensions, these companies would need to invest in equipment upgrades and leak detection on the original, faster timeline, which could be costly for smaller operators with tighter budgets.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 622.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 162.
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Introduced in Senate
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On the Motion to Proceed
The EPA finalized a rule pushing back the implementation of methane emissions standards for the oil and gas sector. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the extension ensures 'unrealistic regulations' do not hinder American energy dominance, estimating $750 million in savings over 11 years.
Upstream oil and gas operators have been granted more time to comply with methane flaring and combustion regulations. The final rule, issued in late November, was praised by the American Petroleum Institute for balancing environmental progress with innovation and energy needs.
The U.S. Senate failed to adopt a Congressional Review Act resolution (S.J.Res.76) that would have reversed the EPA's decision to delay methane pollution standards. Proponents of the resolution argued the delay harms public health, while opponents cited the need for realistic compliance timelines.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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 "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".
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