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On April 22, 2013, EPA is updating Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program data contained in FLIGHT, Envirofacts and other downloadable files for reporting year 2010 and 2011.

Unless indicated otherwise, all information now reflects the most recent report submitted by facilities prior to February 17, 2013. Reporting year 2012 data will be made available later this year. More information.

EPA is making available for public comment estimated global warming potentials (GWPs), and the analysis supporting them, for several fluorinated GHGs and fluorinated HTFs. The Notice of Data Availability (NODA) provides a thirty (30) day comment period following publication in the Federal Register. The comments submitted in response to this notice will inform future amendments to Table A-1 to Part 98, adding the GWPs of some or all of the fluorinated GHGs and fluorinated HTFs listed in the notice. More information.

The amendments consist of three parts: Technical Amendments, Amendments Related to Global Warming Potentials (GWPs), and Confidentiality Determinations for new or revised data elements.

The proposed changes would improve the GHGRP by clarifying compliance obligations and reducing confusion for reporters, improving consistency of the data collected, and ensuring that data collected through the GHGRP is representative of industry and comparable to the annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory (Inventory). More information.

The 2012 annual reports must be submitted on or before April 1, 2013. Updated reporting instructions are available on the GHGRP Help site at www.ccdsupport.com. The Help Desk may be contacted by email at GHGREPORTING@epa.gov.

Facilities or suppliers reporting under subparts C, D ,DD, HH, II, FF, SS, or TT must also submit inputs to equations whose reporting was deferred until 2013 for reporting years 2010-11 on or before April 1, 2013.

e-GGRT News: E-GGRT is now open for 2012 GHG reporting under EPA's GHGRP. More information.

On February 7, 2013, the EPA Administrator signed a direct final action revising the deadline by which owners or operators of facilities subject to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems Source Category of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (40 CFR Part 98) must submit requests for use of best available monitoring methods (BAMM) to the Administrator. More specifically, this action amends the September 30 deadline for submitting BAMM requests to June 30 of each year prior to the reporting year for which use of BAMM is sought. This revision does not change any other requirements for owners or operators that are outlined in the BAMM rule provisions. More information.

EPA will be hosting three webinars on February 7, 2013 regarding the 2011 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) data release. To register for one of these webinars, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/reporters/training/2011data.html.

The second year of GHGRP data includes information from facilities in 41 source categories. The 2011 data set contains information collected from approximately 1,000 facilities in 12 new source categories, including petroleum and gas natural systems, industrial landfills, coal mines and others. Highlights include: power plants remain the largest stationary source of GHG emissions, with 2,221 million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (mmtCO₂e), roughly one-third of total U.S. emissions. Petroleum and natural gas systems were the second largest sector, with emissions of 225 mmtCO₂e. Refineries were the third-largest emitting source, with 182 mmtCO₂e. EPA now has two years of GHG data for the original 29 source categories. Overall emissions reported from these 29 sources were 3 percent lower in 2011 than in 2010, drive by a decrease in emissions from power plants. Facility Level Information on GreenHouse Gases Tool (FLIGHT), the data publication tool, can be accessed at http://ghgdata.epa.gov/ghgp/main.do.

e-GGRT webinars on RY2012 reporting set for Underground Coal Mines (Subpart FF), Suppliers of Petroleum Products (Subpart MM), Municipal Landfills (Subpart HH), Industrial Wastewater Treatment (Subpart II), and Industrial Waste Landfills (Subpart TT). For more information >>

EPA has updated and released draft XML schemas for several RY2012 source categories. For more information >>

EPA has launched an updated Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) website. The new landing page will make it easier for users to find greenhouse gas data, access summary information, and identify new information released by the program.

The new landing page also links to a newly formatted page geared specifically for facilities and suppliers that report under the program. This page provides easy access to all the critical resources including e-GGRT, rulemaking notices, resources by subpart, training and testing opportunities, information on the treatment of sensitive business data, and the help desk. We also added some new features such as important dates/deadlines and a link to the electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), which is the most current copy of the entire 40 CFR Part 98.

Users should update their bookmarked pages to reflect the new web page address (http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/index.html) that are important to them. They will be re-directed to the new pages in the short-term but a permanent fix is to bookmark the new page.

On August 3, 2012, EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson signed Technical Corrections to address concerns raised by reporters and to correct errors. The final amendment provides greater clarity and flexibility to facilities subject to subparts A (General Provisions), I (Electronics Manufacturing), L (Fluorinated Gas Producers), W (Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems), and TT (Industrial Waste Landfills). More information.

On August 2, 2012, EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson signed confidentiality determinations for most data elements to be reported under nine subparts of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program [I (Electronics Manufacturing), W (Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems), DD (Electrical Transmission and Distribution Equipment Use), II (Industrial Wastewater Treatment), QQ (Importers and Exporters of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Contained in Pre-charged Equipment or Closed-cell Foams), RR (Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide), SS (Electrical Equipment Manufacture or Refurbishment), TT (Industrial Waste Landfills), and UU (Injection of Carbon Dioxide)], and finalizes amendments to subpart I (Electronics Manufacturing) to remove the requirement for a facility to recalculate the previous reporting years' emissions and resubmit them to EPA where the use of best available monitoring methods (BAMM) is allowed. This action is the final rule for proposals published on January 10, February 22, and February 24, 2012. More information.

Subpart W webinar presentations are now available.

EPA has opened the Reporting Year (RY) 2011 e-GGRT Sandbox Preview. The e-GGRT Sandbox is a preview opportunity that will enable reporters to become familiar with the look, feel, and function of e-GGRT's RY2011 electronic reporting forms, including new RY2011 source categories required to report by September 28, 2012. The Sandbox will be open through June 15, 2012.

To register for an e-GGRT Sandbox account, please visit: http://sandbox.ccdsupport.com/

For more information on and to register for e-GGRT training opportunities addressing the new RY2011 source categories, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/reporters/training/index.html

Revised BAMM request form for subparts P, X and Y is now available. More information (PDF).

Revised BAMM request form for subparts P, X and Y is now available. More information (PDF).

EPA has opened registration for the Reporting Year (RY) 2011 e-GGRT Sandbox Preview. The e-GGRT Sandbox is a preview opportunity that will enable reporters to become familiar with the look, feel, and function of e-GGRT's RY2011 electronic reporting forms, including new RY2011 source categories required to report by September 28, 2012. The Sandbox will be open from June 4 – 15, 2012.

To register for an e-GGRT Sandbox account, please visit: http://sandbox.ccdsupport.com/ghg/login.do

For more information on and to register for e-GGRT training opportunities addressing the new RY2011 source categories, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/reporters/training/index.html

U.S. EPA is proposing to make revisions and clarifications to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule to facilitate implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). EPA is amending and clarifying certain terms and provisions within Subpart A (General Provisions); Subpart L (Fluorinated Gas Producers); Subpart W (Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems); and Subpart TT (Industrial Waste Landfills) to clarify rule provisions, modify specific provisions to address concerns raised by reporters, and correct errors. The proposed amendments are not anticipated to place additional requirements on reporters and do not significantly change the monitoring and calculation methodologies. Corrections and clarifications made in this action will be helpful to owners and operators of facilities subject to the upcoming September 28, 2012 reporting deadline. More information.

EPA announces several stakeholder engagement opportunities including e-GGRT registration , sandbox period, subpart specific webinars on e-GGRT reporting, and GHGRP rule overviews for subparts W (Oil and Natural Gas Systems) and FF (Underground Coal Mines). More information.

Revised BAMM request form for subparts P, X and Y is now available. More information.

On April 16, 2012, EPA is releasing updated greenhouse gas data collected through the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) for reporting year 2010. These files are available for download here: http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/ghgdata/2010data.html.

For the first time, EPA is releasing data reported by suppliers of petroleum products as reported under Subpart MM for 2010. The total GHG quantity associated with products supplied by each refinery is available in the suppliers portion of the publication tool, and also available for download. EPA has also made available for download the total GHG quantity reported by importers and exporters of petroleum products as reported to the GHGRP for 2010.

Facilities continue to re-submit their 2010 GHG annual reports; therefore, EPA has released updated versions of all files available for download and updated each facility's 2010 report in the GHGRP publication tool. All data is now consistent with the latest report received from facilities by April 6, 2012.

EPA has updated the data in the excel file that summarizes 2010 data to now include emissions reported by facilities under Subpart U — Miscellaneous Use of Carbonates. This file also now indicates which facilities report CO2 emissions that include CO2 collected on-site and used to manufacture other products or transferred off-site or injected.

EPA has updated the publication tool to reflect the county in which each facility is located in. This information was incomplete in the last release.

On April 12, 2012, EPA released an interactive training presentation covering the general requirements of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Intended for all audiences, the online training is enhanced with voiceover narration, and comprises five informational modules:

• Introduction to the Rule
• Applicability
• Reporting, Monitoring, and Recordkeeping Requirements
• Subpart HH: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

Additional modules covering stationary fuel combustion (subpart C) and electricity generation (subpart D) are coming soon. Computer speaker or headphones are necessary to use the narration function; a downloadable PDF of the presentation is also available. More Information.

EPA has scheduled an e-GGRT Registration Overview for anyone who has not previously registered to submit Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program emissions data through e-GGRT data reporting system. The webinar will cover registration procedures for Reporting Year 2011 facilities and will be held on May 10, 2012 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm (EST). Register

On February 22, 2012, EPA updated the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) data publication tool to reflect revised data submitted by facilities in the December 17th – February 10th time frame . EPA also made other improvements to the data publication tool, including adding features to perform new queries of the data.

In addition, two new GHGRP data sets are being released and may be found on the GHGRP data downloads page. The first data set includes non confidential data elements provided by reporters and is available in XML format. The types of data elements provided in this file include methods used by the facilities to estimate their emissions, unit level data (if this data is non-confidential) and other facility-specific data. The second file contains the name and location of each facility's highest-level United States parent company or companies, as reported to EPA.

A description of the changes made to the publication tool since its original launch in January is available on the Release Notes page.

On February 16, 2012, EPA issued a proposal to determine which data elements reported under subpart W of Part 98 would or would not be entitled to confidential treatment under the Clean Air Act (CAA). These data elements will be reported to EPA for the first time in September 2012. In addition, this action proposes to defer the deadline for reporting some recently added subpart W data reporting elements that are "inputs to emission equations" until 2015. More information

On February 10, 2012, EPA issued a proposal to determine which data elements reported under subpart I of Part 98 would or would not be entitled to confidential treatment under the Clean Air Act (CAA). These data elements will be reported to EPA for the first time in September 2012. In addition, this action proposes to amend subpart I to remove the requirement that facilities that use best available monitoring methods (BAMM) recalculate the previous reporting years' emissions and resubmit them to EPA.

On February 10, 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also issued a final action to amend the Electronics Manufacturing source category of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule, part 98. More specifically, EPA finalized amendments to the definition of fluorinated heat transfer fluids (HTFs) and to the provisions to estimate and report emissions from HTFs. Please see the fact sheet (PDF) (3 pp, 56K) for more information. EPA is finalizing these changes to reflect the Agency's intent to cover all fluorocarbons (except for ozone depleting substances regulated under EPA's Stratospheric Protection Regulations at 40 CFR Part 82) that can enter the atmosphere under the conditions in which HTFs are used in the electronics manufacturing industry. More information

e-GGRT will be unavailable for at least a 10 day period to allow for system upgrades needed to support Reporting Year 2011. Starting on Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 until the week of Feb. 20, 2012 e-GGRT will be unavailable. Once these upgrades are complete e-GGRT will be available for RY2011 reporting.

An overview e-GGRT webinar that covers data entry changes, data that will carry over into the 2011 forms, and other helpful information will be held on February 28, 2012. Register for the webinar.

For the first time, comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) data reported directly from large facilities and suppliers across the country are now easily accessible to the public through EPA's GHG Reporting Program. The 2010 GHG data released on January 11, 2012 includes public information from facilities in nine industry groups that directly emit large quantities of GHGs, as well as suppliers of certain fossil fuels and high global warming gases. More information.

On December 22, 2011, EPA issued a proposal to determine whether the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program data elements in subparts L (Fluorinated Gas Production), DD (Electrical Transmission and Distribution Equipment Use), QQ (Importers and Exporters of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Contained in Pre-charged Equipment or Closed-cell Foams), RR (Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide), SS (Electrical Equipment Manufacture or Refurbishment), and UU (Injection of Carbon Dioxide) of Part 98 would or would not be entitled to confidential treatment under the Clean Air Act (CAA). These data elements will be reported to EPA for the first time in 2012. This proposed rule also contains proposed confidentiality determinations for seven new data elements recently added to subparts II (Industrial Wastewater Treatment)and TT (Industrial Waste Landfills), as well as minor updates to Table A-6 of Part 98 to reflect the technical revisions recently made to subpart TT. More information.

Please be aware that there are less than 14 days remaining to electronically submit an NOI to EPA to request the use of best available monitoring methods (BAMM) for 2012. The NOI's must be submitted to EPA electronically through the e-GGRT system by January 3, 2012 for Subpart W for the purposes of fulfilling requirements in 40 CFR 98.234(f)(8). Occasionally, user issues may arise that may take days to resolve. To avoid the possibility of missing this deadline, please submit your NOI as soon as possible. If you would like further guidance on registering for and using e-GGRT, please go to the following link: http://www.ccdsupport.com.

As a follow-up to the Subpart W training on how to submit an NOI or BAMM through the electronic Greenhouse Gas Reporting Tool (e-GGRT), EPA has developed two guidance documents to provide assistance with common questions it has received. The first document, "Guidance for Subpart W Reporters on 'Facility Address'", provides guidance on how to enter a facility address when registering in e-GGRT. The second document, "Guidance for Subpart W (Oil and Natural Gas Systems) Reporters Completing Registration within e-GGRT", addresses questions received about the application of the terms "owner" or "operator" for Onshore Producers.

On December 2, 2011, EPA issued a final rule that amends specific provisions in subparts A and W. These revisions correct technical and editorial errors and address issues identified as a result of questions received from reporters. These amendments do not change the overall requirements, but improve clarity and consistency across the calculation, monitoring and data reporting requirements. More information.

On November 9, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized technical corrections and other clarifying amendments to seven subparts under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (40 CFR part 98). In this action, EPA amended 40 CFR part 98 to correct technical and editorial errors and to address certain issues identified as a result of working with entities required to report during rule implementation and outreach. In general, these amendments do not change the overall requirements of the rule but improve clarity and ensure consistency across the calculation, monitoring and data reporting requirements. In addition, EPA has provided a one-time extension of the reporting deadline to September 28, 2012 for any entity that reports under the following source categories:

• Electronics Manufacturing (Subpart I)
• Fluorinated Gas Production (Subpart L)
• Magnesium Production (Subpart T)
• Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems (Subpart W)
• Use of Electric Transmission and Distribution Equipment (Subpart DD)
• Underground Coal Mines (Subpart FF)
• Industrial Wastewater Treatment (Subpart II)
• Imports and Exports of Equipment Pre–charged with Fluorinated GHGs or Containing Fluorinated GHGs in Closed–cell Foams (Subpart QQ)
• Carbon Dioxide Injection and Geologic Sequestration (Subpart RR)
• Manufacture of Electric Transmission and Distribution (subpart SS)
• Industrial Waste Landfills (Subpart TT) and;
• Injection of Carbon Dioxide (Subpart UU)

2011 is the first year for data collection for these subparts. As such, EPA is extending the reporting deadline to ensure that there is sufficient time for development and stakeholder testing of the electronic GHG reporting tool for these subparts.

For more information on this rulemaking: http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/reporters/notices/corrections.html#nov2011

For more information on the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/reporters/datasystem/index.html

EPA has scheduled a webinar for November 17, 2011 on submitting BAMM requests for Subpart W. To register, visit the Training and Testing page.

EPA is taking final action to correct an erroneous reference in EPA's procedures for handling data required under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, which are provided in the Special Rules Governing Certain Information Obtained Under the Clean Air Act. This correction does not change any requirements for entities regulated under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program or the final confidentiality determinations that EPA has made for such data. More information.

EPA is extending the deadline for the public comment period for the proposed rule titled Technical Revisions and Clarifications to Subpart A, Subpart I, and Subpart W (76 FR 56010). The public comment period for this proposed rule was to conclude on Tuesday October 11, 2011. EPA is extending this deadline from October 11, 2011, to October 24, 2011. The notice regarding this change was published in the Federal Register on October 4, 2011.

September 16, 2011, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson signed a final rule that, when effective, allows the largest semiconductor manufacturing facilities the option to use an alternate methodology to calculate their greenhouse gas emissions from etch processes during the reporting years of 2011, 2012, and 2013. This amendment allows use of default emission factors instead of using directly measured recipe-specific emission factors. In addition, the final rule extends two of the dates in the Subpart I provisions related to the use of best available monitoring methods (BAMM). The extension provides all electronics manufacturing facilities additional time to use BAMM in 2011 without submitting a request to the Administrator, and additional time to submit a request to use BAMM to estimate emissions beyond 2011. More information.

On September 16, 2011, Administrator Jackson signed a rule that finalized amendments to the best available monitoring methods (BAMM) provisions in subpart W. With these amendments, owners and operators of facilities covered by subpart W are now permitted to use BAMM for calendar year 2011 without being required to submit a request for approval from the Administrator. In addition, EPA has expanded the types of emission sources that are permitted to use BAMM in 2011 without being required to submit a request for approval from the Administrator. Lastly, these amendments give owners and operators additional time to request to use BAMM beyond 2011. More information.

The "refresher" webinar presentations on Subparts C and D (Stationary Fuel Combustion and Electric Generators), P/X/Y (Hydrogen Production, Petrochemical Production, and Petroleum Refineries), AA, (Pulp and Paper Manufacturing), HH (Municipal Landfills), NN (Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids) as well as the e-GGRT overview/registration module are available on the Training page.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson signed a final action on certain data elements reported under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. EPA needs to further examine the likely business impact from the disclosure of these data elements before they are reported and potentially subject to public availability. This action defers the deadline for reporting these data elements while EPA addresses issues related to reporting and public availability of these data elements.

EPA is deferring the reporting deadline for some of these inputs until March 31, 2013, and for others until March 31, 2015. This action does not affect the reporting deadline for other data elements under the rule or for suppliers of greenhouse gases. More information.

On August 22, 2011, EPA opened e-GGRT for submission of 2010 GHG annual reports. More information.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson signed a final action on certain data elements reported under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. EPA needs to further examine the likely business impact from the disclosure of these data elements before they are reported and potentially subject to public availability. This action defers the deadline for reporting these data elements while EPA addresses issues related to reporting and public availability of these data elements.

EPA is deferring the reporting deadline for some of these inputs until March 31, 2013, and for others until March 31, 2015. This action does not affect the reporting deadline for other data elements under the rule or for suppliers of greenhouse gases. More information.

On August 19, 2011, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson signed proposed revisions to three subparts under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule, Part 98: Subparts A, I, and W. The revisions would correct technical and editorial errors and address issues identified as a result of working with trade associations and reporters in implementing the rule. In general, the proposed amendments would not change the overall requirements, but improve clarity and consistency across the calculation, monitoring and data reporting requirements. More information on Subpart A, Subpart I, and Subpart W.

EPA intends to launch e-GGRT the week of August 22. Announcement of the live production will be made on the GHG Reporting Program website.

The deadline for reporting 2010 emissions is September 30, 2011. To assist reporters with the using e-GGRT, EPA is offering refresher courses for subparts C (General Stationary Combustion Sources), D (Electricity Generation), X (Petrochemical Production), Y (Petroleum Refineries), P (Hydrogen Production), AA (Pulp and Paper Manufacturing), HH (Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, and NN (Suppliers of Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids). To register for these webinars, visit the Training and Testing Opportunities page.

The final e-GGRT XML Reporting Schema for reporting year 2010 is now available for download at the e-GGRT Help site EPA will be posting additional materials on this page over the next several weeks including final XML reporting instructions.

On July 19, 2011, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson signed proposed technical corrections, clarifying and other amendments to seven subparts under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. In general, the amendments do not change the overall requirements of the rule but improve clarity and ensure consistency across the calculation, monitoring and data reporting requirements. In addition, EPA is also proposing a limited, one time extension of the 2012 reporting deadline for reporting GHG information for subparts required to start collecting data in 2011. This extension would allow sufficient time for stakeholder testing of the online reporting tool for these new source categories. More information.

The subpart OO CO₂e calculation utility has been expanded to include common refrigerant blends. To download the utility in MS Excel format, visit the Subpart OO page.

New FAQs are available addressing questions on e-GGRT and issues related to several subparts. You can search these and all available FAQs at http://www.ccdsupport.com/confluence/display/faq/GHG+Data+and+Publication.

An updated set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding Subpart W, Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems, has been posted and is available on the Subpart W page.

On May 19, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued final confidentiality determinations for data elements to be reported under 34 subparts of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. In this action, EPA also amended the regulations that govern the handling procedures for data collected under the Clean Air Act. This action does not include data elements that are inputs to emission equations. More information.

On April 20, 2011, EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson signed a final rule that extends the deadlines for submitting best available monitoring method (BAMM) applications to EPA under the provisions outlined in Subpart W: Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. In addition, this final rule also extends the time period for which certain facilities with specific types of emissions sources would be granted automatic use of BAMM under Subpart W. EPA is extending these deadlines under its authority pursuant to section 307(d)(7)(B) of the Clean Air Act. More information.

EPA is announcing its intention to extend the deadline for requests to use best available monitoring methods (BAMM) for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems (Subpart W of the Reporting Rule for Greenhouse Gases) during the 2011 calendar year. EPA intends to extend this deadline from April 30, 2011, to July 31, 2011. EPA also intends to extend by 3 months the period during which owners and operators of certain specific sources may automatically use BAMM without having to request approval by the Administrator. EPA intends to use its authority pursuant to section 307(d)(7)(B) of the Clean Air Act to undertake these actions, and will provide more information about these intended actions in the near future. More information.

EPA has developed an XML reporting schema that will allow facilities to upload their greenhouse gas (GHG) data directly in lieu of using the web forms provided through the Electronic Greenhouse Gas Reporting Tool (e-GGRT). More information on the XML reporting schema.

EPA has extended the deadline for reporting 2010 GHG data to September 30, 2011. This extension will allow EPA to further test the system that reporters will use to submit data, and give industry the opportunity to test the tool, provide feedback and have sufficient time to become familiar with it prior to reporting. More Information.

EPA is announcing its intention to extend the reporting deadline for companies reporting 2010 GHG data, with plans for reporting to begin in late summer. The agency will provide more detail on these intended changes in the coming weeks and will ensure that this reporting extension is in effect before the original reporting deadline of March 31, 2011. This extension will allow EPA to further test the system that reporters will use to submit data, and give industry the opportunity to test the tool, provide feedback and have sufficient time to become familiar with it prior to reporting. More Information.

EPA is offering a webinar that will focus on Subpart T (Magnesium Production) and will cover reporting requirements, timelines, monitoring methods, general provisions (Subpart A), and stationary fuel combustion (Subpart C). To register for this session, please visit the Training Opportunities page.

Optional forms are now available to request an extension of the use of best available monitoring methods (BAMM) for Subpart for W: Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems. The forms include Form A: Request for Extension of Use of Best Available Monitoring Methods (BAMM) for Well Related Sources: 98.234(f)(2), Form B: Request for Extension of Use of Best Available Monitoring Methods (BAMM) for Activity Data: 98.234(f)(3), Form C: Request for Extension of Use of Best Available Monitoring Methods (BAMM) for Leak Detection and Measurement: 98.234 (f)(4), and Form D: Request for Extension of Use of Best Available Monitoring Methods (BAMM) for Sources in 98.234(f)(5)(iv). The forms can be downloaded on the Subpart W page.

EPA is offering a webinar that will focus on Subpart QQ (Imports and Exports of Equipment Pre-charged with Fluorinated GHGs or Containing Fluorinated GHGs in Closed-cell Foams) and will cover reporting requirements, timelines, monitoring methods, and general provisions (Subpart A). To register for this session, please visit the Training Opportunities page.

The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program has a opening for an Environmental Engineer (GS 12-13). Application deadline: 1/26/11. To review the vacancy announcement (#:LV-OAR-DE-2011-0076) and instructions on how to apply for the position, view the announcement at the USA Jobs website.

An optional form is now available to request an extension of the use of best available monitoring methods (BAMM) for Subpart I, Electronics Manufacturing. You can download the form on the Subpart I page.

An optional form is now available to request an extension of the use of best available monitoring methods (BAMM) for Subpart L, Fluorinated Gas Production. You can download the form on the Subpart L page.

EPA will hold a public hearing on the "Call for Information on Inputs to Emission Equations Under the Mandatory Reporting on Greenhouse Gases Rule", published in the Federal Register on December 27, 2010, to accommodate the public in providing information and comment. The hearing on the Call for Information (CFI) will be held on February 3, 2011, at EPA's office located at 1310 L Street, NW, Washington, DC from 1:30 to 5:00 pm. Registration for speakers is required. The deadline for comments submitted to the CFI docket (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0964) is March 7, 2011. The deadline for comments submitted to the Proposed Deferral Docket (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0929) has also been extended to March 7, 2011. More information.

The deadline for reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) data for facilities and suppliers covered by 40 CFR Part 98 for the 2010 calendar year is rapidly approaching. The first reports are due by March 31, 2011. In order to submit reports, a facility must first submit a valid Certificate of Representation through EPA's electronic Greenhouse Gas Reporting Tool (e-GGRT). The deadline for this "registration" step is January 30, 2011. Details on registration can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/reporters/datasystem/e-ggrt_registration.html. For more information about the GHG Reporting Program, go to: http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/index.html. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL JANUARY 30, 2011 TO BEGIN YOUR REGISTRATION.

A form to petition for an extension of use of best available monitoring methods (BAMM) for entities subject to subparts RR and UU of the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule is now available. You can download the form on the Subpart RR or Subpart UU pages.