Sam Short

Deputy Director, Air Permits Division Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Samuel received a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology from Texas State University. He began his career with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in August 2005 as an enforcement coordinator in the Enforcement Division. In February 2012, Samuel became the work leader for the Drinking Water Enforcement Team in the Enforcement Division. In April 2015, Samuel joined the Air Permits Division as the manager of the Rule Registrations Section. Samuel also served as the manager of the Energy Section and assistant director of the Air Permits Division.

Agenda Day 2 - Wednesday, December 2

10:30 AM Panel: Patchwork to Progress: How States and Operators Are Shaping the Next Chapter of Methane Management

As federal methane policy continues to evolve and rollback efforts reshape the regulatory landscape, state leadership is playing an increasingly influential role in driving methane reduction progress. Yet with growing variation in requirements across jurisdictions, operators face mounting complexity in delivering effective, scalable compliance programmes. More than ever, strong collaboration between regulators and industry will be essential to ensure policies remain practical, impactful, and aligned with operational realities. This exchange brings together state regulators and operators to explore how pragmatic partnerships can accelerate emissions reductions while maintaining regulatory certainty and implementation feasibility.

• Gain direct insights into how state methane regulations are evolving and where regulators see the greatest opportunities for industry collaboration and continuous improvement

• Explore the different philosophies shaping state approaches, from prescriptive requirements to performance-based frameworks, and what these mean for operators managing assets across multiple jurisdictions

• Understand how stronger regulator-operator engagement can help create practical, implementable solutions that balance environmental ambition with operational realities on the ground

• Learn actionable strategies for streamlining compliance programmes, reducing complexity, and building resilient methane management systems amid an increasingly fragmented regulatory landscape

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