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Former oil lobbyist leads EPA air office as methane rule saves industry billions

A former oil lobbyist now heads the EPA's air office, and the first major rule under that leadership is reported to save industry $42 billion on methane leaks.

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A major change in methane regulation could affect emissions, climate risks and environmental oversight across the United States.

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  1. A former oil lobbyist now runs EPA's air office, and his first major rule saves the industry $42 billion on methane leaks ↗dmnews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 14, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC

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