S.J. Res. 12 · On the floor · Environmental Protection

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".

Sponsor: John Hoeven (R-ND)

What it does

• Nullifies the EPA rule titled Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions, published November 18, 2024.
• Targets a rule setting compliance requirements under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program.
• Covers a program under which the EPA charges oil and gas sector entities annually for methane and other greenhouse gas emissions above specified waste emissions thresholds.
• Was indefinitely postponed by the Senate by unanimous consent.

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

Latest action

Feb 27, 2025: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works