EPA Issues Supplemental Proposal to Reduce Methane from Oil & Natural Gas Operations


November 11, 2022 – EPA is proposing to update, strengthen and expand its November 2021 proposal that would secure major climate and health benefits for all Americans by reducing emissions of methane and other harmful air pollution from both new and existing oil and gas operations. The Agency has issued a supplemental proposal that would achieve more comprehensive emissions reductions from oil and natural gas facilities by improving standards in the 2021 proposal and adding proposed requirements for sources not previously covered.

Regulatory Documents

Public Hearing

EPA will hold a public hearing January 10, 11 and 12, 2023, to provide the public the opportunity to present comments and information on the Agency’s to reduce methane and other harmful pollutants from oil and natural gas operations. Learn more.

Trainings

EPA held trainings November 17 and 30, 2022, to provide an overview of the supplemental proposal for communities, members of Tribal Nations, tribal environmental professionals and small businesses. See slides from the trainings

Fact Sheets 

Technical Fact Sheets

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