Environmental groups, including Earthworks, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Environmental Defense Fund, supported the EPA’s tailored approach for marginal wells in their brief filed Tuesday, highlighting the significant pollution from these wells.
Reactions to the Decision
Rosalie Winn, the Environmental Defense Fund’s lead counsel for methane and clean air policy, stated that the decision “ensures that the safeguards will begin to deliver benefits to communities long overburdened by oil and gas pollution.” Conversely, a spokesperson for the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General expressed disappointment and indicated that further action was being considered.
DC Circuit Won’t Block EPA Methane Rule : Legal Representation
The states are represented by their respective attorneys general offices. Miller Energy and the Michigan Oil and Gas Association are represented by Clark Hill PLC, while other industry group petitioners are represented by Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC. The EPA’s representation includes in-house counsel and members of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. The Environmental Defense Fund, Earthworks, and the Natural Resources Defense Council are represented by their in-house counsel and various legal teams.
