Methane and Other Air Pollution Issues in Natural Gas Systems

Lattanzio, Richard K.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Air pollution;    Natural gas;    Environmental policy;   

RP-ID  :  R42986
RP-ID  :  R42986_2018Nov05

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides information on the natural gas industry and the types of air pollutants in the sector, as well as the role of the federal government in regulating these emissions, such as provisions in the Clean Air Act and other statutes. It concludes with a brief discussion of a number of issues under debate, including 1) defining the roles of industry and local, state, and federal governments; 2) establishing comprehensive emissions data; 3) determining the proper control of pollutants and sources; 4) understanding the human health and environmental impacts of emissions; and 5) estimating the costs of pollution abatement.