Federal Register #2026-22082

EPA proposes changes to oil and natural gas emissions standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing revisions to emissions standards for the crude oil and natural gas sector. - Government buyer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); no specific sub-agency or office is identified. - Opportunity type: Proposed regulatory action, not a procurement solicitation; no products or services are being requested. - Proposed changes: Rescind the Super Emitter Program and create or revise well-site subcategories, including alternative approaches for marginal or conventional wells. - Requirements addressed: Proposed amendments cover liquids unloading, process controllers, pumps, fugitive emissions, storage vessels, covers and closed vent systems, control devices, gas plant equipment leaks, and associated gas. - Additional provisions: Permit optical gas imaging surveys under Appendix K at gas processing facilities and make technical corrections and clarifications. - OEMs and vendors: None identified.

Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes amendments to the New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for the Crude Oil and Natural Gas Source Category, addressing concerns about amendments finalized in March 2024. The proposal would rescind the Super Emitter Program, revise subcategories and requirements affecting well sites and designated facilities, and change provisions related to liquids unloading, process controllers, pumps, fugitive emissions, storage vessels, control devices, gas plant equipment leaks, and associated gas. It also proposes technical corrections and clarifications, and would allow optical gas imaging surveys under Appendix K at gas processing facilities. Comments are due December 16, 2026.

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