C.M.R. 06, 096, ch. 167 - TRACKING AND REPORTING GROSS AND NET ANNUAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

  1. § 096-167-1 - Definitions
  2. § 096-167-2 - Covered greenhouse gases
  3. § 096-167-3 - Reporting units
  4. § 096-167-4 - Gross greenhouse gas emissions estimates
  5. § 096-167-5 - Net GHG emissions estimates

SUMMARY: This Chapter establishes methods for the calculation of annual greenhouse gas emissions as required by 38 M.R.S. §576-A, which states, "By July 1, 2021, the Department shall adopt rules to track and report to the Legislature on gross annual greenhouse gas emissions and net annual greenhouse gas emissions." The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will use these methods to measure progress toward the reductions set out in 38 M.R.S. §576-A(1), (2) and (3) and toward the goals of the climate action plan described in 38 M.R.S. §577.

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C.M.R. 06, 096, ch. 167
EFFECTIVE DATE:
July 7, 2021 -filing 2021-143
AMENDED:
2/6/2024 - filing 2024-022

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 38 MRS §576-A(4)

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