Coverage dated November 11, 2026

EPA proposal to open oil and gas regulations; advocates question lost safeguards

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Proposed changes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s oil and natural gas regulations under the Clean Air Act are intended to unlock additional production, but environmental advocates argue the changes would remove necessary methane monitoring safeguards.

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Bismarck Tribune
EPA proposal to open oil and gas regulations; advocates question lost safeguards (opens Bismarck Tribune)
Published Nov 11, 2026
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Proposed changes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s oil and natural gas regulations under the Clean Air Act are intended to unlock additional production, but environmental advocates argue the changes would remove necessary methane monitoring safeguards.
Wyoming Public Media
EPA defends proposal to ease methane emissions regulations for oil wells (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Nov 11, 2026
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The Trump administration says the change will protect small businesses. Environmentalists say it means more pollution.