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D.C. Circuit Said Administrative Stay of EPA Methane Standards for Oil and Gas Facilities Must Be Vacated Immediately

Challenge to EPA's administrative stay of portions of the 2016 new source performance standards for sources in the oil and gas sector.

Clean Air Council v. Pruitt

D.C. Circuit Denied Intervenors’ Requests for Rehearing of Decision Vacating Stay of Methane Rule for Oil and Gas Facilities

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Clean Air Council v. Pruitt - response

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Clean Air Council v. Pruitt - petition for rehearing

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Clean Air Council v. Pruitt - motion

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D.C. Circuit Vacated EPA’s Administrative Stay of Methane Standards for Oil and Gas Facilities

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Clean Air Council v. Pruitt - motion to intervene

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Clean Air Council v. Pruitt - amicus brief

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Clean Air Council v. Pruitt - opposition

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Clean Air Council v. Pruitt - notice

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Clean Air Council v. Pruitt - reply

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Clean Air Council v. Pruitt - petition for review

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