IPAA backs EPA repeal of endangerment finding, calls for regulatory certainty
(WO) - The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) has voiced support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule repealing the 2009 endangerment finding, while urging regulators to ensure long-term clarity for upstream oil and gas producers.
In a statement released following the announcement, IPAA said the move could help streamline greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations and provide greater regulatory certainty for independent exploration and production companies. The organization emphasized the importance of a stable federal framework governing emissions and stationary-source regulations affecting upstream operations.
IPAA President and CEO Edith Naegele said independent producers require a consistent and durable regulatory regime to support long-term investment and operational planning. She noted that the EPA’s action to rescind the endangerment finding is intended to address what the administration views as regulatory overreach related to vehicle emissions standards and broader GHG policy.
The association added that as federal agencies move forward with regulatory changes, clear and predictable rules governing stationary sources—including upstream oil and gas facilities—will be essential to maintaining investment confidence and operational stability across the sector.
The EPA’s decision marks a significant shift in U.S. emissions policy and is expected to draw close attention from oil and gas producers, policymakers and environmental stakeholders as implementation details and potential legal challenges unfold.
