Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review

Protection of the environment (TBT)

Emissions of greenhouse gases and other harmful air pollutants

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13.020 - Environmental protection; 13.020 - Environmental protection; 13.040 - Air quality; 13.040 - Air quality; 75.020 - Extraction and processing of petroleum and natural gas; 75.020 - Extraction and processing of petroleum and natural gas

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing multiple actions to reduce air pollution emissions from the Crude Oil and Natural Gas source category. First, the EPA is finalizing revisions to the new source performance standards (NSPS) regulating greenhouse gases (GHGs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions for the Crude Oil and Natural Gas source category pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Second, the EPA is finalizing emission guidelines (EG) under the CAA for states to follow in developing, submitting, and implementing state plans to establish performance standards to limit GHG emissions from existing sources (designated facilities) in the Crude Oil and Natural Gas source category. Third, the EPA is finalizing several related actions stemming from the joint resolution of Congress, adopted on 30 June 2021, under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), disapproving the EPA's final rule titled, "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review," 14 September 2020 ("2020 Policy Rule"). Fourth, the EPA is finalizing a protocol under the general provisions for optical gas imaging (OGI).This final rule is effective on 7 May 2024. The incorporation by reference (IBR) of certain publications listed in the rules is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 7 May 2024.Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60This final rule and previous actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/1802 are identified by Docket Number EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0317. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0317/document and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. 

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