NASA would develop a strategy for tracking methane emissions

NASA would develop and send Congress a consensus-based scientific strategy for methane monitoring. The strategy would assess present and future tools on the ground, aircraft, and satellites, tools used at individual sources or sites, and related data for detecting and measuring methane. NASA would consult relevant federal agencies. The strategy would aim to guide NASA research and help outside groups use monitoring data, but those groups would not have to use it. It would focus on detecting methane emissions and large releases to strengthen U.S. energy security. NASA would have to complete the strategy and submit it to Congress no later than 18 months after enactment.

The strategy would not change federal rules or grant new methane enforcement powers. These limits would cover NASA and other federal agencies, federal regulatory requirements, and information collected under this section. The restriction on added enforcement power would not remove authority already in effect the day before enactment. Information collected under this section could not be used to decide compliance with or enforce other federal requirements.