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On the recordApril 19, 2016
One regulation might stop them from putting in gas-gathering systems on Federal land at the same time they're trying to reduce methane emissions from flares.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Senator Hoeven points out conflicting regulations affecting the oil industry.

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