Wyoming Challenging EPA Rule Regarding Waste Emissions Charge

The state of Wyoming and 22 other states have filed litigation in the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia challenging a rule known as the “Waste Emissions Charge” issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

Wyoming and other states argue that EPA exceeded its statutory authority in  requiring a substantial fine for industries – particularly the oil and gas industry – when emitting gases, including CO2 in the course of their operations. 

This legal challenge is the latest in a slew of litigation by many states, including Wyoming, challenging many anti-fossil fuel rules issued by the Biden EPA.

“In particular, this rule negatively impacts small independent producers in Wyoming,” Governor Gordon said. “I am hopeful that the many regulations damaging our Wyoming core industries will be overturned by the courts, or reversed or substantially modified by the incoming Presidential Administration.” 

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