The US Environmental Protection Agency is developing a New Owner Clean Air Act Audit Program designed for the oil and natural gas sector. This program will provide environmentally protective efficiencies and certainty in the oil and natural gas sector based on the Agency’s analysis of the sector’s unique operations.
The program initially will upstream exploration and production sites where EPA and states with significant noncompliance. By offering additional flexibilities under a specific and tailored new owner audit program, it be easier for the regulated community to correct violations, providing additional protection for public health and the environment.
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A key program component will require that companies assess storage tank battery vapor control system design as part of the audit process. EPA developed a draft standard audit program agreement template, and will be seeking feedback from states, tribes, the regulated community, environmental NGOs and other stakeholders on the draft agreement.
EPA will accept comments on the draft standard audit program agreement until Monday, June 4, 2018.
