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GPA Midstream provide detailed comments regarding EPA's proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities; Technology Review and Reconsideration (91 FR 21672, April 22, 2026). The comments are designed to assist EPA in developing a final rule that is technically sound, reasonable, and practicable.

GPA Midstream supports FAA Section 2209 implementation, and seeks changes to critical infrastructure eligibility criteria. Section 2209 addresses operation of unmanned aircraft (drones) near fixed site infrastructure facilities.

In comments filed with the New Mexico Environment Department, GPA Midstream supported the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association refinements to the agency's proposed methane abatement rule (20.2.51 NMAC). Refinements would support reducing methane emissions by enabling technically sound programs that improve environmental performance while remaining operationally feasible, legally durable, and consistent with existing state and federal requirements.

GPA Midstream and a coalition of 40 industry associations sent a letter supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed update of National Environmental Policy Act implementation procedures, and encouraged EPA and other federal agencies to continue improving permitting, and implementation of digital tools.

GPA Midstream submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission expressing support for the commission's proposed revisions to the blanket certification program under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. The association made specific suggestions and recommendations to reflect modern operations and promote efficiency,

GPA Midstream joined a coalition of national industry associations in supporting EPA's proposed revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permitting program. The comments support clarifying that permits are required only before construction of pollutant-emitting equipment begins, allowing non-emitting site work to proceed while maintaining Clean Air Act protections. The coalition also recommends technical revisions to improve regulatory clarity and promote consistent implementation by state permitting programs.

GPA Midstream sent a letter to leaders of the House Energy Subcommittee expressing support for the subcommittee's markup of PHMSA pipeline safety reauthorization legislation.

GPA Midstream asked EPA to clarify net heating value (NHV) monitoring exemptions under Subparts OOOOb and OOOOc, confirming operators need not conduct monitoring when documented engineering analysis shows inlet gas cannot fall below minimum NHV requirements. The request seeks consistency between EPA's regulatory text, guidance and reporting.

GPA Midstream and INGAA submitted comments supporting the PHMSA proposal to adjust annual report deadlines for gas distribution, gas transmission, regulated gas gathering, Type R gas gathering, underground natural gas storage facilities, and liquefied natural gas facilities, as well as National Pipeline Mapping System submissions. Under the PHMSA proposal, the annual deadline would move from March 15 to June 15.

GPA Midstream filed comments supporting PHMSA's proposed rulemaking, “Pipeline Safety: Integration of Innovative Remote Sensing Technologies for Right-of-Way Patrols on Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines”

GPA Midstream, API, and LEPA sent a letter to PHMSA supporting the agency's proposal to update its Part 195 corrosion control regulations to clarify that operators can conduct rectifier checks remotely as long as the operator also physically inspects each device at least once each year.

GPA Midstream and INGAA submitted comments to PHMSA supporting the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which addresses previous comments from the associations and would remove ambiguity and an unnecessary compliance step for maximum allowable operating pressure reconfirmation activities.

GPA Midstream requested that the Environmental Protection Agency extend the public comment deadline for the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities; Technology Review and Reconsideration (91 FR 21672) by at least 45 days beyond the June 22, 2026, deadline. The proposal includes multiple complex elements that require substantial technical, legal, and operational analysis by our member companies.

In a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy, GPA Midstream and a coalition of industry trade groups and businesses urged the the agency to extend compliance dates for energy efficiency standards for residential natural gas and propane furnaces and commercial water heaters. The coalition also recommended that DOE initiate rulemakings to amend or revoke regulations currently in place, which harm consumers economically by leaving them with fewer appliance options that meet their household or business needs.

In submitted comments, GPA Midstream asks the U.S. Department of Energy to delay the compliance deadline for water heating equipment and consumer furnace rules, and issue new rulemakings that preserve consumer choice and do not raise costs for homeowners and businesses already dealing with high energy prices. GPA Midstream suggests establishing separate product classes with different efficiency standards so that both condensing and non-condensing appliances remain available to consumers.

In comments submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, GPA Midstream suggested ways the Corps could improve the efficiency of the nationwide permitting program.

GPA Midstream supports EPA’s proposal to revisit the RMP regulations. We encourage the agency to adopt a targeted, performance-based approach that focuses on the highest-risk activities and regulated substances — and that recognizes differences among sectors as appropriate. This approach will ensure a highly effective program while reducing undue burdens.