
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".
Type and Bill Number: HJRES.35
Congress Number: 119
Status: Became Law
Last Status Update: Fri, 14 Mar 2025
Chamber: House of Representatives
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Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions and published on November 18, 2024. The rule outlines compliance requirements under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. Under the program, the EPA collects an annual charge on emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector if the emissions exceed specified waste emissions thresholds.
Sponsors
- Rick W. Allen
- Jodey C. Arrington
- Troy Balderson
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
- Dan Crenshaw
- Mike Carey
- Gabe Evans
- Julie Fedorchak
- H. Morgan Griffith
- Glenn Grothman
- Craig A. Goldman
- John Joyce
- Robert E. Latta
- Nicholas A. Langworthy
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- August Pfluger
- Gary J. Palmer
- Michael A. Rulli
- Derek Schmidt
- Randy K. Sr. Weber