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Disapproval of Oil and Gas Sector Emission Standards

The U.S. Congress has rejected the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rules on emission standards for new and modified sources in the oil and natural gas sector. This means that the previously proposed, more stringent regulations on pollution from these sources will not take effect, potentially impacting air quality and the environment near extraction sites.
Key points
Congress overturned EPA's emission rules for the oil and gas sector.
Stricter emission standards for new and modified oil and gas sources will not be enforced.
This decision may affect air and environmental pollution levels in oil and gas producing regions.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".
Print number: HJRES 34
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Process start date: 2021-03-26