Methane Emissions Research Act: Measuring Oil and Gas Infrastructure Leaks.
This Act mandates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a pilot study to accurately measure methane emissions from oil and gas infrastructure across the US. While it does not immediately change daily life, its goal is to gather precise pollution data, which is crucial for developing future environmental regulations aimed at improving air quality and addressing climate change.
Key points
Requires a measurement-based national pilot study to quantify methane emissions from covered oil and gas infrastructure (production, gathering, processing, transmission, and storage).
The study must be carried out in two selected regions using innovative technologies to accurately characterize emission sources.
Results must be reported publicly within two years and will inform the feasibility of establishing a recurring, nationwide Methane Census.
Authorizes $20 million for the study, emphasizing data interoperability to ensure consistency among environmental data collected by various federal agencies.
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