H.J. Res. 35 · Signed into law · Environmental Protection

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".

Sponsor: August Pfluger (R-TX)

What it does

• Nullify the EPA rule on waste emissions charge procedures for petroleum and natural gas systems effective November 18, 2024.
• Eliminate compliance requirements and netting procedures that the EPA rule established under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program.
• Reverse EPA authority to collect annual charges on methane and greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas operations exceeding specified thresholds.

Official 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.

Latest action

Mar 14, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-2.

Committee: House Energy and Commerce