The EDF said their recommendations on the proposed rule are based on methane emissions’ research on gas collection, transmission and distribution systems.
The House of Representatives are currently waiting to move to either the House Rules Committee or House floor for at least five bills that impact the drilling industry.
BLM made public the increased fines in its rule, titled, 'Onshore Oil and Gas Operations and Coal Trespass—Annual Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments.'