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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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.
What just happenedFeb 27, 2025
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Who’s behind it
- Placed on Calendar SenateFeb 20, 2025
- Introduced in SenateFeb 4, 2025
- Feb 27, 2025Floor
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- Feb 27, 2025Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1413)
- Feb 26, 2025Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1391)
- Feb 26, 2025Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96. (CR S1391)
- Feb 20, 2025Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14.
- Feb 20, 2025Discharge
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Environment and Public Works Committee - Feb 20, 2025Committee14500
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Environment and Public Works Committee - Feb 4, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Feb 4, 2025IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate