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EPA "Super Emitter" Rule: The 5-Day Response Clock & Satellite Policing
Can a third-party satellite trigger a federal audit on your facility?
Yes. The EPA has fundamentally changed the enforcement landscape with the new "Super Emitter Program". Under the finalized OOOOb (Quad O-B) and OOOOc (Quad O-C) rules, certified third parties (NGOs, activists, satellite providers) can now detect leaks and report them directly to the EPA.
In this intelligence briefing, we simulate a crisis call between a Permian Basin Operations Manager (who thinks he can ignore a "grainy satellite photo") and a DC General Counsel (who knows the new legal reality).
What You Will Hear:
- The Notification Trigger: How a 100 kg/hr plume detected from space turns into a formal EPA notice.
- The "Death Clock": Why the 5-Day Investigation deadline is based on calendar days, not business days.
- Public Shaming: The risk of your company landing on the EPA's public "Super Emitter" dashboard.
- Rebuttal Strategy: What data (SCADA logs, maintenance records) you need to prove a "planned blowdown" versus an illegal leak.
Key Regulatory Thresholds:
- Detection Limit: >100 kg/hr of methane.
- Response Time: 5 days to initiate investigation; 15 days to submit a full report.
- Certification: Third parties must be EPA-certified to submit data, making their reports presumptive evidence.
Resources:
- EPA Final Rule: Oil and Natural Gas Operations: https://www.epa.gov/controlling-air-pollution-oil-and-natural-gas-operations
- Super Emitter Program Fact Sheet: https://www.epa.gov/
About DjamgaMind: We provide AI-powered regulatory intelligence for Energy Executives. 🔒 Unlock the full USA Energy Feed: https://djamgamind.com
Tags: EPA, Methane, Compliance, Energy Sector, Environmental Justice, Legal Risk, Operations Management
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By Etienne NoumenCan a third-party satellite trigger a federal audit on your facility?
Yes. The EPA has fundamentally changed the enforcement landscape with the new "Super Emitter Program". Under the finalized OOOOb (Quad O-B) and OOOOc (Quad O-C) rules, certified third parties (NGOs, activists, satellite providers) can now detect leaks and report them directly to the EPA.
In this intelligence briefing, we simulate a crisis call between a Permian Basin Operations Manager (who thinks he can ignore a "grainy satellite photo") and a DC General Counsel (who knows the new legal reality).
What You Will Hear:
- The Notification Trigger: How a 100 kg/hr plume detected from space turns into a formal EPA notice.
- The "Death Clock": Why the 5-Day Investigation deadline is based on calendar days, not business days.
- Public Shaming: The risk of your company landing on the EPA's public "Super Emitter" dashboard.
- Rebuttal Strategy: What data (SCADA logs, maintenance records) you need to prove a "planned blowdown" versus an illegal leak.
Key Regulatory Thresholds:
- Detection Limit: >100 kg/hr of methane.
- Response Time: 5 days to initiate investigation; 15 days to submit a full report.
- Certification: Third parties must be EPA-certified to submit data, making their reports presumptive evidence.
Resources:
- EPA Final Rule: Oil and Natural Gas Operations: https://www.epa.gov/controlling-air-pollution-oil-and-natural-gas-operations
- Super Emitter Program Fact Sheet: https://www.epa.gov/
About DjamgaMind: We provide AI-powered regulatory intelligence for Energy Executives. 🔒 Unlock the full USA Energy Feed: https://djamgamind.com
Tags: EPA, Methane, Compliance, Energy Sector, Environmental Justice, Legal Risk, Operations Management