Disclaimer: Frequently Asked Questions About EPA's Final Rule to Reduce Methane and Other Harmful Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations
These frequently asked questions (FAQs) do not impose legally binding requirements on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, states, Tribes, or the regulated community, nor do they confer legal rights or impose legal obligations upon any member of the public. The Clean Air Act provisions and the EPA rules and regulations described in this document contain legally binding requirements. These FAQs do not constitute a rule or regulation, nor do they change or substitute for any Clean Air Act provision or EPA rules or regulations.
The general answers provided here may not apply to a particular situation based upon the circumstances. Interested parties are free to raise questions about the substance of these FAQs and the appropriateness of their application to a particular situation. EPA will evaluate particular situations as they arise in the future on a case-by-case basis. These FAQs are a living document and may be revised periodically without public notice. EPA welcomes public input on these FAQs at any time.
If you need additional assistance, visit EPA’s Oil and Natural Gas website or contact us to ask a question or provide feedback. Please note that when “the Final Rule” or “Final Rule” is mentioned, it is encompassing both NSPS OOOOb and EG OOOOc. As a reminder, EG OOOOc does not impose requirements directly on sources. Instead, that portion of the Final Rule triggers an obligation for states to develop plans that include standards for existing sources in their states.