The 136th General Assembly of Ohio has passed a concurrent resolution urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to review and reconsider certain regulations that adversely affect the state's small conventional oil and gas operators and overall energy security. The resolution highlights the significant role that Ohio's smaller oil and gas producers play in supporting American energy dominance, especially in light of the detrimental impacts of the Methane Rule, which was implemented under the previous Biden Administration. This rule has reportedly led to a decline in new conventional oil and gas drilling in Ohio, threatening the viability of many small operators and the jobs they provide.

The resolution calls for specific revisions to the Methane Rule, including exemptions for low-production oil wells, reclassification of conventional operators as "small well sites," and extending certain concessions to remote areas lacking electricity. It emphasizes the need for a regulatory structure that promotes energy production in Ohio, especially given the increasing demand for oil and natural gas. The resolution concludes by directing the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to various federal and state officials, including the President of the United States and members of Ohio's Congressional delegation.