Methane Emissions – Page 2 – Environmental and Energy Law Program

Regulatory Tracker

Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Air Pollution Emission Standards for Methane and Other Pollutants

MSW landfills are currently subject to EPA’s 2016 New Source Performance Standards and Environmental Guidelines. In Sept. 2025, EPA proposed to delay the GHG reporting rules until 2034.

September 16, 2025

Quick Takes

Understanding the Waste Emissions Charge for Methane: What’s Changed and What’s Next?

Congress recently voted to eliminate the WEC. We take a quick look at potential implications.

March 5, 2025

Legal Analysis

Oil and Gas Well Plugging in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Act of 1984 requires well owners and operators to plug their wells prior to closure and within one year of ending production. We look at requirements, regulatory tools, funding, and more regarding methane emissions from unplugged wells.

February 10, 2025

Will Trump Mend or End Federal Methane Rules?

Carrie Jenks co-authors timely analysis of the Trump Administration’s options for methane policy.

January 30, 2025

EELP News

Salata Research Brief: Framework for Reducing Methane from Livestock in the United States

A look at federal and state targets to reduce emissions and the statutory authority for federal and state programs.

December 13, 2024

Legal Analysis

Final Rule Implementing the Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems

Analysis of the changes EPA made in the final rule in response to public comments and reasoning for the changes.

December 2, 2024

EELP News

VIDEO: The Role of Third-party Monitoring Technology in Reducing Methane Emissions

Carrie Jenks participates in ELI’s GreenTech webinar on the IRA’s Methane Emissions Reduction Program.

November 22, 2024

Legal Analysis

Bureau of Land Management Issues Rule to Reduce Wasted Gas from Oil and Gas Operations

A review of BLM’s statutory authority and the components of the rule and how it will interact with EPA’s methane regulations for oil and gas.

April 23, 2024

Explainer

Methane Rules for the Oil and Gas Sector

EELP is collaborating with stakeholders to help identify regulatory options that deploy advanced technologies and cut emissions. Read our legal analyses and listen to our podcasts focused on EPA’s rulemakings and the questions EPA is seeking stakeholder feedback on.

March 8, 2024