October, 2011

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EPA Proposes Modifications to Oil & Gas Air Pollution Standards

The Energy Law Blog

By Carlos J. Moreno: On August 23, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that significantly expands the applicable air emissions standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector. See 76 Fed. Reg. 52738 (Aug. 23, 2011), available at [link] EPA is proposing changes to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) in 40 CFR part 60 and technology-based National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) in 40 CFR part 63 that app