Key state regulators from North Dakota and Texas told a House committee Wednesday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has gone too far and its regulations are hurting the nation’s oil and natural gas development.
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BLM Flaring, Venting Rules Raise Ire of House Republicans, State Regulators
House Republicans and state regulators sparred with Democrats and the Department of Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at a hearing Wednesday to discuss proposed rules governing flaring and venting of associated natural gas on public and tribal lands, with both sides in open disagreement over whether the BLM has the authority to enact such rules.
BLM Flaring, Venting Rules Raise Ire of House Republicans, State Regulators
House Republicans and state regulators sparred with Democrats and the Department of Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at a hearing Wednesday to discuss proposed rules governing flaring and venting of associated natural gas on public and tribal lands, with both sides in open disagreement over whether the BLM has the authority to enact such rules.
Commission Approves Pennsylvania Oil/Gas Regulatory Overhaul, Moving Package Closer to Reality
Pennsylvania’s Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) has approved the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) sweeping overhaul of environmental regulations for the oil and natural gas industry, bringing the rules one step closer to being finalized after more than four years and much controversy.
Commission Approves Pennsylvania Oil/Gas Regulatory Overhaul, Moving Package Closer to Reality
Pennsylvania’s Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) has approved the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) sweeping overhaul of environmental regulations for the oil and natural gas industry, bringing the rules one step closer to being finalized after more than four years and much controversy.
Wyoming, Industry Push Back in Senate Hearing on BLM Flaring Rule
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed rules for natural gas flaring and venting on public lands drew skepticism and concern from various state, tribal and industry representatives Thursday during testimony at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee hearing in Washington, DC.
Wyoming, Industry Push Back in Senate Hearing on BLM Flaring Rule
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed rules for natural gas flaring and venting on public lands drew skepticism and concern from various state, tribal and industry representatives Thursday during testimony at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee hearing in Washington, DC.
Pennsylvania Energy Committees Reject Proposed Oil/Gas Regulatory Overhaul
The Pennsylvania House and Senate energy committees this week voted against the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) overhaul of regulations for the oil and natural gas industries.
Pennsylvania Energy Committees Reject Proposed Oil/Gas Regulatory Overhaul
The Pennsylvania House and Senate energy committees this week voted against the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) overhaul of regulations for the oil and natural gas industries.
North Dakota Oil/Gas Permitting Rules Re-Examination Draws Flack
North Dakota’s Industrial Commission (IC) is in the midst of a year-long process to review and update its rules for oil and natural gas permitting, including seeking to better define “interested parties” who are given legal standing in that process.