Bars Constant Flare Monitoring Rules
HR10918-119 · Introduced Oct 29, 2026
Why it matters
Oil and gas companies would not have to continuously track flare heating values under EPA rules. Flares could also keep burning gas longer during safety incidents or pipeline outages.
What it does
- Bars EPA from requiring constant monitoring of flare heating value at oil and gas facilities
- Applies the same monitoring ban to oil and gas wells and natural gas transmission and storage facilities
- Bars EPA from cutting the 72-hour limit for sending gas to flares during safety incidents
- Lets wells send gas to flares during pipeline service interruptions, up to 90 days or less
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About this bill
Would bar EPA from requiring constant heating-value monitoring of flares at oil and gas sites and limit EPA's power to shorten flaring time.
Natural Gas Dominance Act
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Oil and gas groups would likely say constant monitoring is costly and unnecessary for safe operations. They may also say longer flaring limits protect workers during emergencies.
💬 The case against
Environmental groups would likely say the bill weakens pollution checks on flares. They may also argue longer flaring times release more gas into the air.
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