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Congressional Disapproval of EPA Oil and Gas Sector Emission Standards

This resolution aims to nullify a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule setting performance standards and emission guidelines for the oil and natural gas sector. If Congress approves this measure, the EPA's stricter regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing sources will not take effect. This action maintains the current, less stringent environmental requirements for energy companies, potentially impacting air quality and energy production costs.
Key points
The resolution seeks to block the implementation of stricter EPA rules on methane and pollution emissions from oil and gas operations.
Current operating standards for energy companies would remain in place, potentially reducing compliance costs for the industry.
No new federal requirements for monitoring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector will be enforced.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SJRES_71
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2024-04-11