25 Pa. Code § 145.409 - Approval of auction results

(a) An independent monitor, such as a certified public accounting firm or similar entity, shall observe the conduct and outcome of each auction and issue a report to the Department in accordance with professional auditing standards addressing whether the auction was conducted in accordance with the procedures and requirements under §§ 145.341-145.343 and 145.401-145.408 (relating to CO₂ allowance allocations; and CO₂ allowance auctions) and this section and whether there was any indication of collusive behavior among auction participants or attempts at market manipulation that impacted the results of the auction.

(b) The independent monitor shall monitor allowance market data and information known to the Department, including CO₂ allowance transactions and associated pricing reported in COATS, and other relevant data and information to ensure fair competition, efficient pricing and protection against collusive or manipulative behavior in the CO₂ allowance auctions and the CO₂ Budget Trading Program.

(c) The Department may approve the outcome of a CO₂ allowance auction following the completion of the auction, based on an evaluation of the report from the independent monitor.

(d) Upon receipt and approval by the Department of the report and upon payment in full by successful bidders, the Department or its agent shall transfer and record the corresponding CO₂ allowances to the compliance or general account of each successful bidder.

(e) After the Department has approved the results of a CO₂ allowance auction, the Department will make available the auction clearing price and the number of CO₂ allowances sold in the auction.

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25 Pa. Code § 145.409

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 145.302 (relating to definitions); and 25 Pa. Code § 145.401 (relating to auction of CO₂ allowances).