Controlling Air Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations

  • Reducing pollution to protect public health and tackle the climate crisis 

Announcements

  • Sept. 17, 2024 - EPA has posted Frequently Asked Questions about its 2024 regulations to reduce methane from oil and natural gas operations. 
  • Aug. 27, 2024 - EPA has issued a Summary of Requirements document to help states and Tribes develop approvable plans under the 2024 emissions guidelines for existing sources in the crude oil and natural gas source category. Read the document.
  • May 23, 2024 - The portal for applying for alternative test methods for the final rule is now open.  Learn how to submit an application.

EPA’s Clean Air Act regulations for oil and natural gas operations help combat climate change and reduce air pollution that harms public health. The regulations apply to equipment and activities used for the onshore oil and natural gas industry.

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Last updated on September 17, 2024