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New Air Standards for Oil & Gas Industry May Force HAP Area Sources into Major Source Status

The Energy Law

Moreno On August 16, 2012, EPA published a new rule that revises the NESHAP Subpart HH standards for the oil and gas industry. The Final Rule wassigned on April 17, 2012, but publication in the Federal Register did not occur until August 16, 2012, making the rule effective on October 15, 2012. Holden and Carlos J.

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Trans Energy Settlement Shows Need for E&P Wetlands Compliance Strategy

The Energy Law

The United States and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection alleged that the company impounded streams and discharged dirt, sand, rocks and other materials into streams and wetlands without permits to construct well pads, pipeline stream crossings, surface impoundments, and other structures relating to natural gas extraction.

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