Energy and Environment

EPA likely to delay methane gas rules until next year

By John Siciliano
Published April 19, 2016 4:12pm ET
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EPA likely to delay methane gas rules until next year
Deniers don't represent the vast majority of feeling on the issue, said the head of the EPA on Friday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) | Andrew Harnik

The Environmental Protection Agency is not expected to complete its methane regulations for existing gas facilities until the next administration, although the head of the agency says she is not ruling out the end of this year.

EPA chief Gina McCarthy discussed the regulations Tuesday during a Senate hearing on the agency’s budget.

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