David Carstens, Harbor Environmental, Inc., passed along a note referencing the March 20th Federal Register noting that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) extended the reporting deadline under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule for 2024 data.
The EPA is extending the reporting deadline for the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule for reporting year 2024 data from March 31,2025 to May 30, 2025. See 90 Fed. Reg. 13085.
The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program requires reporting of greenhouse gas data and other relevant information form large greenhouse gas emissions sources, fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and CO2 injection sites in the United States. EPA has estimated approximately 8,000 facilities are required to report their emissions annually.
The reported data has traditionally been made available to the public in October of each year. EPA has previously estimated that 85-90% of annual man-made United States greenhouse gas emissions have been reported under the program.
Facilities determine whether they are required to report based on the type of industrial operations located at the facility, emission levels, or other factors. See 40 C.F.R. Part 98.
EPA states in its March 20th Federal Register preamble accompanying the final rule that it only changes the reporting deadline for annual greenhouse gas reports for reporting year 2024. The rule does not change the reporting deadline for future years. Further, it does not change the requirements for what regulated entities must report.
A copy of the Federal Register Notice can be downloaded here.
The Between the Lines blog is made available by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. and the law firm publisher. The blog site is for educational purposes only, as well as to give general information and a general understanding of the law. This blog is not intended to provide specific legal advice. Use of this blog site does not create an attorney client relationship between you and Mitchell Williams or the blog site publisher. The Between the Lines blog site should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.