Oil and Natural Gas NSPS Reconsideration Approval Letter
Summary
EPA issued an approval letter resolving a reconsideration request for New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) applicable to the oil and natural gas sector. The agency determined the final rulemaking position on affected emission sources and compliance pathways. Operators in the oil and gas industry should review the letter to understand any updated regulatory requirements or clarifications affecting their facilities.
What changed
EPA has issued an approval letter resolving the reconsideration of New Source Performance Standards for the oil and natural gas sector. The letter addresses the agency's final position on emission standards following review of public comments and stakeholder input.\n\nAffected operators—including upstream producers, midstream gatherers, and processors—should carefully review the letter to determine whether any previously pending compliance questions have been resolved or if new obligations apply to their facilities. Facilities subject to NSPS OOOOb should verify their current compliance status against the finalized standards.
What to do next
- Review EPA's final determination on NSPS reconsideration
- Assess applicability to existing or planned oil and gas facilities
- Update compliance documentation to reflect any new requirements
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