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US-CONGRESS HJRES35: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

Detected August 11, 2026 · in Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA)

Congress disapproved the EPA's Waste Emissions Charge rule, nullifying the methane fee for petroleum and natural gas systems. The resolution became Public Law No: 119-2, eliminating the charge and associated compliance procedures.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) space on August 11, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Petroleum and natural gas facilities subject to the EPA's Waste Emissions Charge rule, including manufacturers, power generators, chemical processors, and EHS consultants. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The Waste Emissions Charge rule is disapproved and has no force or effect. The methane fee and its compliance procedures (netting and exemptions) are eliminated.

Who it affects

Petroleum and natural gas facilities subject to the EPA's Waste Emissions Charge rule, including manufacturers, power generators, chemical processors, and EHS consultants.

What you must do

No immediate action required. Facilities should update compliance plans to remove the waste emissions charge and related reporting obligations.

Deadline

Not specified.

Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/35

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