Interior Statement on Venting and Flaring Rule Vote

05/10/2017
Last edited 09/29/2021

Date: May 10, 2017
Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov

 

"As part of President Trump's America-First Energy Strategy and executive order, the Department has reviewed and flagged the Waste Prevention rule as one we will suspend, revise or rescind given its significant regulatory burden that encumbers American energy production, economic growth and job creation. 

"The rule is expected to have real and harmful impacts on onshore energy development and could impact state and local jobs and revenue. Small independent oil and gas producers in states like North Dakota, Colorado and New Mexico, which account for a substantial portion of our nation's energy wealth, could be hit the hardest. 

"The vote today in the Senate doesn't impact the Administration's commitment to spurring investment in responsible energy development and ensuring smart regulatory protections." 

Statement by Kate MacGregor, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Land and Minerals, on U.S. Senate Vote on the Venting and Flaring Rule

 

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