EPA Amends 40 CFR Oil and Gas Facility Regulations
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EPA finalized amendments to 40 CFR affecting oil and gas facilities. The rule updates air emission standards and compliance requirements for crude oil and natural gas production, processing, and transmission operations. Energy companies operating affected facilities must implement new operational and monitoring requirements.
What changed
EPA issued amendments to 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOO (Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production, Processing and Transmission) affecting compressor stations, pneumatic pumps, fugitive emission requirements, and super-emitter events. The amendments also modify methane reporting thresholds under the Clean Air Act.
Energy companies operating oil and gas facilities must assess impacts across production, processing, and transmission operations. Affected entities should review equipment-specific requirements for compressors, valves, and storage vessels, update leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs, and prepare for modified reporting timelines. Smaller facilities with previously exempt operations may now face new obligations.
What to do next
- Review amended 40 CFR requirements for your facility type
- Update emission controls and monitoring systems per new standards
- Submit required compliance documentation within deadline
Penalties
Civil penalties up to $59,973 per day per violation under Clean Air Act Section 113
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