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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 2, 2021Energy
H.R. 1492

Methane Waste Prevention Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to house, part i (Dec 30, 2022)

Methane Waste Prevention Act of 2021

This bill establishes requirements to reduce methane emissions from the oil and natural gas sector. Methane is emitted during the production and transport of coal, natural gas, and oil.

Specifically, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must issue regulations that require the sector to reduce methane emissions over time. By 2025, methane emissions must be at least 65% below 2012 emissions. By 2030, the emissions must be at least 90% below 2012 emissions.

The Department of the Interior must also establish regulations to reduce and prevent the waste of natural gas on federal land and Indian lands, including waste from venting, flaring, and fugitive releases. The regulations must include consistent enforcement mechanisms for any oil or gas operations that are not in compliance.

What just happenedDec 30, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 491.

Who’s behind it

Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1](D-CO)Sponsor
21 cosponsors21 D
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  1. Dec 30, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 491.

  2. Dec 30, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Dec 30, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  4. Dec 30, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-672, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Dec 30, 2022Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-672, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Apr 28, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Apr 28, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  8. Apr 28, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  9. Mar 9, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
  10. Mar 8, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
  11. Mar 3, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

    Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
  12. Mar 2, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Mar 2, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Mar 2, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Mar 2, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House, Part IDec 30, 20228

Methane Waste Prevention Act of 2021

This bill establishes requirements to reduce methane emissions from the oil and natural gas sector. Methane is emitted during the production and transport of coal, natural gas, and oil.

Specifically, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must issue regulations that require the sector to reduce methane emissions over time. By 2025, methane emissions must be at least 65% below 2012 emissions. By 2030, the emissions must be at least 90% below 2012 emissions.

The Department of the Interior must also establish regulations to reduce and prevent the waste of natural gas on federal land and Indian lands, including waste from venting, flaring, and fugitive releases. The regulations must include consistent enforcement mechanisms for any oil or gas operations that are not in compliance.

Introduced in HouseMar 2, 2021

Methane Waste Prevention Act of 2021

This bill establishes requirements to reduce methane emissions from the oil and natural gas sector. Methane is emitted during the production and transport of coal, natural gas, and oil.

Specifically, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must issue regulations that require the sector to reduce methane emissions over time. By 2025, methane emissions must be at least 65% below 2012 emissions. By 2030, the emissions must be at least 90% below 2012 emissions.

The Department of the Interior must also establish regulations to reduce and prevent the waste of natural gas on federal land and Indian lands, including waste from venting, flaring, and fugitive releases. The regulations must include consistent enforcement mechanisms for any oil or gas operations that are not in compliance.

Methane Waste Prevention Act of 2021 — Informed