5900-101 Memorandum of Understanding for Gathering and Processing

OMB Control No. 2060-0328 Approval Expires 3/31/2008

N ATURAL G AS S T A R P ROGRAM: MEMORANDUM OF
U NDERSTANDING FOR G ATHERING AND P ROCESSING C OMPANIES
This is a voluntary agreement between ___________________________ (company name) and the
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency for the purpose of reducing methane releases to the atmosphere by implementing cost-effective emission reduction
technologies and practices.
The Natural Gas STAR Program is a Authorized Company Representative:____________________________________ (name)
flexible, non-regulatory, voluntary partnership
between EPA and the oil and natural gas
Signature: _________________________________________Date: _________
industry aimed at demonstrating the costeffectiveness and environmental benefits of
methane emission reduction opportunities. Dina Kruger: Director, Climate Change Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Signature: _________________________________________Date: _________
The recommended Natural Gas STAR Best
Partner's Designated Natural Gas STAR Implementation Manager:
Management Practices (BMPs) for
Gathering and Processing Companies have
been jointly identified by EPA and the
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
industry as cost-effective options for reducing Title: ________________________________________________________________________
methane emissions.
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Partner Reported Opportunities
(PROs) are additional methane emission
reduction options reported by partner
companies. PROs can reduce gas loss,
increase profits and improve operational
efficiency.

City/State/Zip _________________________________________________________________
Telephone/Fax:__________________________________E-mail: ________________________
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Partner's Media Liaison/Public Relations Manager:
Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Best Management Practices
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Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Convert gas pneumatics with
instrument air systems.
Install flash tank separators on glycol
dehydrators.
Implement directed inspection and
maintenance at gas plants and
booster stations.

Partner Reported Opportunities
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Title: ________________________________________________________________________

Identify and implement other costeffective methane emission reduction
management practices and
technologies.

Please fax this form to:
EPA Natural Gas STAR Program
c/o Roger Fernandez
Fax: (202) 343-2202

City/State/Zip _________________________________________________________________
Telephone/Fax:__________________________________E-mail: ________________________

EPA's Responsibilities
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Assign a STAR Service Representative responsible for assisting the partner in implementing the Program.
Assist partners with Program implementation by: (1) analyzing emerging technologies and practices; (2) developing workshops
and training courses; and (3) assisting in the removal of regulatory barriers to implementing Program BMPs, when
appropriate.
Provide partners with public recognition for their commitment to the Program through advertisements, press releases, articles,
and awards.
Recognize partners for methane emission reductions achieved before joining the Program, back to 1990.

Natural Gas STAR Partner's Responsibilities
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Appoint a company representative as the Natural Gas STAR Program Implementation Manager responsible for implementing
this voluntary agreement.
Submit an implementation plan within six months of signing this agreement outlining expected activities and scope of
implementation.
Implement, within three years, applicable BMPs and PROs at facilities in the United States as outlined in the implementation
plan when cost-effective (as defined by the partner).
Submit annual reports describing the BMPs and PROs implemented, the cost of implementation, and the associated methane
emission reductions.
Communicate participation to employees and cooperate with EPA efforts to publicize the Program.

General Terms
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EPA Form No. 5900-101

This agreement can be terminated by either party at any time, with no notice or penalties and no further obligation. EPA
agrees not to publicize a partner's withdrawal from the Program.
The partner agrees that the activities it undertakes connected with this MOU are not intended to provide services to the
federal government and that the partner will not seek compensation from a federal agency.
The partner agrees that it will not claim or imply that its participation in the Program constitutes EPA approval or
endorsement of anything other than the commitment to the Program.
The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 38 hours per response.
Send comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested
methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated collection techniques to the Director,
Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.
20460. Include the OMB control number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed form to this address.