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Methane regulations are tightening fast. Track every federal mandate, state requirement, and grant window that impacts your operation — and see exactly how EFI can help you comply.
Deadline: January 1, 2026 · California SB 1383 (Lara, 2016)
Full enforcement of California's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant reduction targets: 75% organic waste diversion from landfills and 40% methane reduction from 2013 levels by 2030. Penalties now active for non-compliance.
Deadline: April 15, 2026 · CARB Dairy and Livestock Methane Regulation
California dairy operations with 1,000+ milking cows must submit annual methane reduction compliance reports to CARB, demonstrating progress toward SB 1383 targets through verified methane destruction or capture.
Deadline: May 15, 2026 · USDA NRCS EQIP Program
Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding for agricultural waste management systems including lagoon covers, anaerobic digesters, and methane flare systems. Cost-share up to 75%.
Deadline: June 30, 2026 · USDA Rural Development, 7 CFR Part 4280
Rural Energy for America Program grants covering up to 50% of project costs for renewable energy systems including biogas capture and methane destruction at agricultural operations.
Deadline: July 1, 2026 · EPA 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOc
New and modified sources must meet zero-methane-venting standards from day one. Applies to any new lagoon, digester, or waste management facility constructed after the effective date.
Deadline: August 1, 2026 · EPA 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOb
Initial methane emissions monitoring and reporting requirements for existing oil and gas operations, landfills, and large dairy/livestock facilities under the Waste Emissions Charge program.
Deadline: September 30, 2026 · CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard Regulation
Quarterly deadline to submit or re-certify fuel pathway applications under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Dairy and swine biogas pathways require updated lifecycle analysis and third-party verification.
Deadline: October 1, 2026 · Idaho Administrative Code IDAPA 58.01.16
Idaho CAFO permits require renewal with updated waste management plans. New requirements include methane mitigation documentation and groundwater monitoring for facilities with lagoon systems.
Deadline: November 15, 2026 · Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 243
Updated Wisconsin CAFO regulations requiring enhanced nutrient management plans and methane documentation for facilities with 1,000+ animal units. Covered lagoon systems receive streamlined permitting.
Deadline: December 31, 2026 · IRC Section 45Q, as amended by IRA 2022
Projects must begin construction by the deadline to qualify for the enhanced 45Q tax credit of up to $85/ton for carbon capture and sequestration. Methane destruction projects capturing 12,500+ tons CO2e annually are eligible.
Deadline: January 1, 2027 · EPA 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOb
Mandatory methane emission reductions of 95% or greater for designated facilities. Covered lagoon systems and flare systems must demonstrate compliance through continuous monitoring.
Deadline: January 1, 2027 · NY Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act
New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act sets interim 2026 methane reduction milestones for agricultural operations. Dairy farms with 300+ cows should evaluate methane destruction options.
Deadline: March 31, 2027 · EPA 40 CFR Part 98, Subpart JJ
Annual greenhouse gas emissions reporting for manure management facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO2e. Reports must include methane generation, capture, and destruction volumes.
EFI has helped 500+ facilities meet methane regulations with cap-and-flare systems that deploy in weeks, not years. Zero upfront cost to you.