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S.J.Res. 12 Senate 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".

Introduced
Feb 4, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Hoeven, John (R-ND)
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STAGE 5 OF 8 — SENATE FLOOR

Currently in the Senate. Last action: indefinitely postponed by senate by unanimous consent on Feb 27, 2025.

  1. Senate Introduced in Senate Feb 4, 2025
  2. Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Feb 4, 2025
  3. Senate Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). Feb 20, 2025
  4. Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14. Feb 20, 2025
  5. Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96. (CR S1391) Feb 26, 2025
  6. Senate Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1391) Feb 26, 2025
  7. Senate
    On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 12 Feb 26, 2025
    Agreed Yea 52 Nay 47 Roll Call
  8. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1413) Feb 27, 2025
  9. Senate Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Feb 27, 2025

Cosponsors

26

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Oil and gas

Committees

  • Environment and Public Works Committee
    • Discharged From , Feb 20, 2025
    • Referred To , Feb 4, 2025

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.

Summary as of: Introduced in Senate

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