Energy
Methane rollback announced; implementation details require reviewAnnounce the methane savings before the pump changes
Energy policy now has a campaign-stage savings figure. The implementation team is checking which steps stand between the announcement and a driver's receipt.
- Executive owner
- Donald J. Trump / Environmental Protection Agency
- Status
- Methane rollback announced; implementation details require review
- Due
- Rulemaking and implementation timetable
- Paying for it
- Producers' compliance costs; communities' pollution exposure
ACTIVITY
UpdatedI gave them Energy, very energetic Energy, and the first question is where is the footnote. Texas understands a drilling rig. Washington wants to put a little number next to the rig and send everybody downstairs to read it..... Get the thing moving, with whatever footnoting is legally necessary.
The implementation checklist will distinguish an announcement from an effective rule.
I want the savings where the driver can find them.
The pump receipt cannot display a modeled national total.
Then give me the smaller number also. I am very comfortable with large numbers, but people buy gasoline by the gallon.
And the Super Emitter, I thought we were giving somebody an award. Tremendous name for a problem nobody can see!
PUBLIC RECORD
At his October 27 Texas rally, Trump said he was terminating Biden-era methane restrictions, claiming $45 billion in savings and 210 million additional barrels of oil. AP reported that EPA had previewed eliminating the Super Emitter Program and easing standards for small wells. Environmental groups warned of increased pollution. The claimed savings and output are projections, not measured results.