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EPA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Wasteful Methane Emissions and …
2 days ago · WASHINGTON — Today, Nov. 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The rule facilitates implementation of Congress’s directive in the Inflation Reduction Act to collect a Waste Emissions Charge to better ensure valuable natural gas …
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Selections for Nearly $3 …
WASHINGTON — Today, October 29, as part of President Biden and Vice President Harris’ Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 55 applicants across 27 states and territories to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program.These grants will support the deployment of zero-emission equipment, as well as infrastructure ...
Biden EPA to charge ‘methane fee’ for drilling waste by oil and gas ...
2 days ago · As outlined by the EPA, excess methane produced in 2024 could result in a fee of $900 per ton, with fees rising to $1,200 per ton in 2025 and $1,500 per ton by 2026. Industry groups are likely to challenge the rule, including any effort to impose a retroactive fee. The rule will not become final until early next year, following publication in ...
Supreme Court Allows E.P.A. to Limit Power Plant Emissions
Oct 16, 2024 · The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the Environmental Protection Agency to move ahead with its plans to limit carbon emissions by power plants, handing a victory to the Biden administration.
New EPA rules would force plants to capture emissions, shut down | AP News
Apr 25, 2024 · The power plant rule marks the first time the federal government has restricted carbon dioxide emissions from existing coal-fired power plants. The rule also would force future electric plants fueled by coal or gas to control up to 90% of their carbon pollution.
Supreme Court rules on EPA's 'Good Neighbor' rule: What it means - AP News
Jun 27, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency will not be able to enforce a key rule limiting air pollution in nearly a dozen states while separate legal challenges proceed around the country, under a Supreme Court decision Thursday.
Supreme Court and the E.P.A. - The New York Times
Jun 30, 2022 · The Supreme Court ruling in the Environmental Protection Agency case on Thursday was a significant victory for libertarian-minded conservatives who have been working for decades to curtail or...
Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Rule Requiring …
WASHINGTON – Today, October 8, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) also require more rigorous testing of drinking water and a lower threshold requiring communities to take action to protect people from lead exposure in …
The EPA prepares for its 'counterpunch' after the Supreme Court …
Jul 1, 2022 · The Supreme Court's ruling that curbs the power of the Environment Protection Agency will slow its ability to respond to the climate crisis, but "does not take the EPA out of the game," according...