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SJRES. 12 · 119th Congress

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".

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Introduced: 2/4/2025
Status: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced by: John Hoeven (R · ND)
Bill ID: 119sjres12
Latest action: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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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 entities in the oil and gas sector if their emissions exceed specified waste emissions thresholds.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 2/4/2025

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Senate · 119 / 1 · Roll 96
On the Motion to Proceed
Date: 2/26/2025Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to

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