On March 26, 2024, Taxpayers for Common Sense submitted the comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the proposed rule, "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems," (89 FR 5318, January 26, 2024).

Methane is a major contributor to climate change, and TCS supports strong rules to limit the release of methane, including from the oil and natural gas industry. This waste threatens our energy security, costs us in lost revenue, undermines fiscal responsibility, and accelerates the impacts of climate change.

Download the Comments here or read it below.