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”.
Key claim: A Senate joint resolution proposes to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule establishing compliance procedures and exemptions for the methane waste emissions charge on petroleum and natural gas facilities.
Abstract
(SJRES122 · 118th Congress) Latest action (2024-12-17): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why this matters
The targeted rule governs compliance procedures, netting, and exemptions that affect covered oil and gas facilities’ methane-charge liabilities and administrative costs. This finding records only introduction of a Senate disapproval resolution, not a new change in obligations or demonstrated emissions effects; disapproval of the implementing rule should also be distinguished from repeal of the statutory charge.