What does Preamble of S 514 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Clean Air Act. The amendment aims to modify the Methane Emissions Reduction Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 514 do?

This bill is formally titled the Methane Emissions Reduction Program Clarifications Act of 2025.

What does METHANE EMISSIONS AND WASTE REDUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR of S 514 do?

This section amends Section 136 of the Clean Air Act to establish a Methane Emissions and Waste Reduction Incentive Program for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems. It creates exemptions from reporting requirements and charges for small upstream producers generating less than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent of greenhouse gases per year and having 2,500 or fewer full-time employees. The Administrator is prohibited from imposing a charge until certain conditions are met, including full disbursement of grants and finalization of revisions to regulations. A public comment period of at least 90 days is required for proposed regulations related to the program. The program's authority terminates on December 31, 2034, and any subsequent actions without reauthorization may result in financial compensation for affected parties. The Administrator must make publicly available an order explaining calculation methods, including emissions factors and methane intensity, within 60 days of enactment. The Administrator must consult with smaller facility operators to ensure clarity in reporting requirements.

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MERP Clarifications Act of 2025 — S. 514

Last updated: 2/11/2025 · Introduced: 2/11/2025

Author: James Lankford (R-OK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Clean Air Act to establish a Methane Emissions and Waste Reduction Incentive Program for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems.
It exempts small upstream producers (generating less than 25,000 metric tons of CO2e annually and employing 2,500 or fewer people) from reporting requirements and charges within the program.
The program terminates on December 31, 2034, and requires public comment periods and consultation with smaller facility operators regarding reporting requirements.

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