With a few key additions NMED Air Quality Rules can lead the nation
Methane Matters.org urges you to make your voices heard !
Oil and gas operations in New Mexico emit 337,500 tons of smog-forming volatile organic compounds and more than 1.1 million metric tons of methane pollution, a powerful greenhouse gas.
Thankfully, the New Mexico Environment Department has proposed a strong oil and gas air pollution rule to protect our air and climate and the health of New Mexico’s families.
Gov. Lujan Grisham and Secretary Jim Kenney deserve credit for the hard work that went into responding to the concerns of people across the state and developing a smart, commonsense proposal.
While the Environment Department has significantly strengthened their draft proposal, a few targeted improvements are critical to protecting communities and meeting Gov. Lujan Grisham’s goal of nation-leading rules to cut methane and air pollution.
The Environmental Improvement Board will hold a hearing on the proposed rule this fall. Make your voice heard now.