H.R. 1492 - 117th Congress (2021-2022) - 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.

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Reported in House

December 30, 2022

Introduced in House

March 2, 2021

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12/30/2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 491.

12/30/2022

Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

12/30/2022

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

04/28/2021

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

04/28/2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

04/28/2021

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

03/09/2021

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

03/08/2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

03/03/2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

03/02/2021

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.

03/02/2021

Introduced in House

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Mar 9, 2023 5:47:08 PM