BLM Issues Final Rule to Postpone Core Requirements of the Methane and Waste Prevention Rule

Date: December 8th, 2017

Explanation: Regulatory action

Agencies: BLM

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)  issued a final rule to postpone some of the key requirements of the Methane Waste Prevention Rule, which aims to reduce waste of methane from oil and natural gas production activities on federal and tribal land, until January 17, 2019.