Energy Groups Cite Data Collection Challenges In Call For Narrow EPA ICR

摘要

Energy groups are calling on EPA to narrow the scope of its draft information collection (ICR) seeking data that could inform first-time methane emission limits on existing oil and gas operations, saying that the ICR's current scope is too broad and makes it difficult to identify cost-effective methane controls and other important information. The ICR, which the agency took comment on through Aug. 2, is part of the agency's ongoing efforts to address air pollution concerns from the industry. EPA has finalized an update to its new source performance standards (NSPS) to set limits on the potent greenhouse gas methane from future industry operations but opted against such a rale for existing sources. Instead, the data collected by the ICR could help a future administration craft that regulation.