Methane Emissions Reduction Program Implementation Roadmap

The Clean Air Task Force outlines a strategic framework for the EPA to implement the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP), focusing on the establishment of the methane waste emissions charge (WEC) and a corresponding funding program. The roadmap emphasizes the need for a dedicated organizational structure, including a MERP Task Force and specialized managers for enforcement, funding, and engagement. Key recommendations include the rapid deployment of the WEC to incentivize emission reductions, the integration of Justice40 principles to benefit disadvantaged communities, and the transition toward empirical reporting for methane emissions in the oil and gas sector.

• The EPA is tasked with implementing the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP), which consists of two primary components: the methane waste emissions charge (WEC) for oil and gas operators and a funding program for methane reduction grants and assistance.
• The roadmap recommends that the EPA quickly establish the WEC collection mechanism to drive compliance and motivate the oil and gas sector to reduce methane emissions, regardless of ongoing rulemakings for the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).
• To ensure effective implementation, the document proposes a specialized organizational structure within the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), led by a MERP Director and a cross-office MERP Task Force. This structure should include dedicated managers for the WEC, funding, engagement, and enforcement.

APA

Clean Air Task Force (n.d.). Methane Emissions Reduction Program Implementation Roadmap. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/18140518/methane-emission-reduction-program-factsheet.pdf

Chicago

Clean Air Task Force. Methane Emissions Reduction Program Implementation Roadmap. n.d. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/18140518/methane-emission-reduction-program-factsheet.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{cleanairtaskforcendmethane, author = {{Clean Air Task Force}}, title = {{Methane Emissions Reduction Program Implementation Roadmap}}, institution = {Clean Air Task Force}, url = {https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/18140518/methane-emission-reduction-program-factsheet.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }