The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree related to a lawsuit against XTO Energy, Inc. for a 2018 gas well blowout in Ohio that released thousands of tons of methane. Under the proposed agreement, XTO would pay $8 million in penalties, conduct an audit of its operations, and undertake projects to reduce methane emissions. The public is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days of its announcement. The decree can be reviewed online, and comments may be submitted by email or mail.
Simple Explanation
The Justice Department is asking people what they think about a plan where a company will pay $8 million and fix problems because it accidentally let a lot of gas into the air in Ohio. People can send their thoughts by email or mail for 30 days.