John Henderson - How the Environment Agency will Implement the MCPD & Generat...IES / IAQM
John Henderson of the Environment Agency presented at the IAQM AGM 2017 on the 16th November discussing how the Environment Agency will implement the Medium Combustion Plant Directive and & Generator Regulations
The document summarizes regulatory updates and initiatives from a presentation given by Triumvirate Environmental. It discusses the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act requirements, regional greenhouse gas initiatives, and proposed regulations from EPA and state environmental agencies regarding air emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater and stormwater permits.
Clean Air Strategy: Reducing Emissions of Air Pollution by Rebecca DangerfieldIES / IAQM
Rebecca Dangerfield
Joint Head of Local Air Quality with Susie Willows | Air Quality and Industrial Emissions | Environmental Quality Directorate | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
IAQM Discussion Meeting: London 6 January 2018
Pushing the limits of TIAM - Achieving well-below 2 degrees scenariosIEA-ETSAP
1) The document discusses modifications made to the TIAM energy systems model to better represent pathways limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees C.
2) Modifications included faster deployment of low-carbon technologies, lower demand through behavior changes and efficiency, and advanced technologies.
3) Model runs with the modifications resulted in lower cumulative CO2 emissions over 2005-2100 compared to the original model, bringing the emissions closer to a 1.5 degree C pathway. However, very deep decarbonization poses challenges in terms of plausibility.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulatory UpdateAll4 Inc.
- The document summarizes recent regulations from the EPA regarding greenhouse gas emissions reporting and permitting requirements. It outlines the GHG Reporting Rule which mandates reporting of emissions from certain industry sectors, and the GHG Tailoring Rule which phases in permitting requirements for new and modified sources with large GHG emissions.
- The EPA has extended deadlines and added new industry sectors to GHG reporting over time. The Tailoring Rule sets thresholds for new source review and title V permitting based on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, and guidance exists for determining best available control technology for GHG.
- Future rulemakings around new source performance standards and potential legislation could further impact GHG regulations and permitting requirements.
This document provides an overview of alternative fuels and strategies for implementing alternative fuel use. It discusses the current fuel market which is dominated by gasoline and diesel but notes opportunities for alternative fuels are growing. Case studies are presented on developing a regional electric vehicle charging network through partnerships and converting a bus fleet to run on compressed natural gas. The document advocates that a portfolio of planning, design, and implementation techniques can help overcome barriers to alternative fuel adoption.
Recent Regulatory Initiatives Concerning Greenhouse GasesAll4 Inc.
The document summarizes recent US regulatory initiatives concerning greenhouse gases. It discusses the greenhouse gas reporting rule, amendments made in 2010, and requirements for facilities to report emissions data by March 2011. It also describes the greenhouse gas tailoring rule, which phases in permitting requirements for large emission sources between 2011-2013 and exempts smaller sources. The EPA will begin rulemaking in 2011 to set emission standards for stationary sources like petroleum refineries and power plants.
John Henderson - How the Environment Agency will Implement the MCPD & Generat...IES / IAQM
John Henderson of the Environment Agency presented at the IAQM AGM 2017 on the 16th November discussing how the Environment Agency will implement the Medium Combustion Plant Directive and & Generator Regulations
The document summarizes regulatory updates and initiatives from a presentation given by Triumvirate Environmental. It discusses the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act requirements, regional greenhouse gas initiatives, and proposed regulations from EPA and state environmental agencies regarding air emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater and stormwater permits.
Clean Air Strategy: Reducing Emissions of Air Pollution by Rebecca DangerfieldIES / IAQM
Rebecca Dangerfield
Joint Head of Local Air Quality with Susie Willows | Air Quality and Industrial Emissions | Environmental Quality Directorate | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
IAQM Discussion Meeting: London 6 January 2018
Pushing the limits of TIAM - Achieving well-below 2 degrees scenariosIEA-ETSAP
1) The document discusses modifications made to the TIAM energy systems model to better represent pathways limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees C.
2) Modifications included faster deployment of low-carbon technologies, lower demand through behavior changes and efficiency, and advanced technologies.
3) Model runs with the modifications resulted in lower cumulative CO2 emissions over 2005-2100 compared to the original model, bringing the emissions closer to a 1.5 degree C pathway. However, very deep decarbonization poses challenges in terms of plausibility.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulatory UpdateAll4 Inc.
- The document summarizes recent regulations from the EPA regarding greenhouse gas emissions reporting and permitting requirements. It outlines the GHG Reporting Rule which mandates reporting of emissions from certain industry sectors, and the GHG Tailoring Rule which phases in permitting requirements for new and modified sources with large GHG emissions.
- The EPA has extended deadlines and added new industry sectors to GHG reporting over time. The Tailoring Rule sets thresholds for new source review and title V permitting based on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, and guidance exists for determining best available control technology for GHG.
- Future rulemakings around new source performance standards and potential legislation could further impact GHG regulations and permitting requirements.
This document provides an overview of alternative fuels and strategies for implementing alternative fuel use. It discusses the current fuel market which is dominated by gasoline and diesel but notes opportunities for alternative fuels are growing. Case studies are presented on developing a regional electric vehicle charging network through partnerships and converting a bus fleet to run on compressed natural gas. The document advocates that a portfolio of planning, design, and implementation techniques can help overcome barriers to alternative fuel adoption.
Recent Regulatory Initiatives Concerning Greenhouse GasesAll4 Inc.
The document summarizes recent US regulatory initiatives concerning greenhouse gases. It discusses the greenhouse gas reporting rule, amendments made in 2010, and requirements for facilities to report emissions data by March 2011. It also describes the greenhouse gas tailoring rule, which phases in permitting requirements for large emission sources between 2011-2013 and exempts smaller sources. The EPA will begin rulemaking in 2011 to set emission standards for stationary sources like petroleum refineries and power plants.
A new, onerous "rule" (unlegislated law) from the Obama Dept. of Interior that will require expensive equipment to capture every last molecule of methane during oil and gas drilling on federal lands. It's meant to stop drilling on federal lands.
A_Van_Horn_LSI-EnergyInCalifornia-AB 32 & ARB Cap-and-Trade Program-Sept15-20...Andy Van Horn
The document discusses California's Cap-and-Trade program for reducing greenhouse gas emissions as the state approaches 2015. It provides an overview of the program, including details on compliance periods and declining emissions caps. It also mentions complementary programs that contribute to emissions reductions, such as renewable energy standards and vehicle efficiency standards. Additionally, it discusses open issues that the California Air Resources Board will need to address, such as developing a comprehensive long-term energy plan and integrating with the EPA's Clean Power Plan.
Mexico's historic energy reforms continue to hold exciting promise for the country, achieving the requisite constitutional and implementing legislation over the last fifteen months. The global oil price climate, however, has prompted a few mid-course corrections to the rollout of the reforms. For Mexico to continue to attract excitement for its energy sector, the government will need to maintain a degree of flexibility while holding true to the principles of the reforms.
The document summarizes several regional initiatives in the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is a cap-and-trade program between Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states to reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions by 10% by 2018. The Western Climate Initiative is an agreement between Western states, Canadian provinces, and Mexican states to reduce emissions 15% below 2005 levels by 2020 through economy-wide mechanisms. The Midwestern Greenhouse Gas Reduction Accord is an agreement between Midwestern states and Canadian provinces to establish emission reduction goals and a multi-sector cap-and-trade system.
Australian National Greenhouse-and-energy Reporting Streamlining ProtocolYianni Mentis
This document introduces the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Streamlining Protocol, which was developed by the Council of Australian Governments to standardize greenhouse gas and energy reporting across different government programs. It aims to minimize the reporting burden on business by providing consistent terminology, accounting methods, and an online reporting tool. The proliferation of separate reporting requirements from different programs had previously imposed significant costs on companies. The protocol establishes common principles and definitions to streamline data collection and use while still meeting the objectives of individual initiatives.
A report issued by Pennsylvania's Independent Fiscal Office recapping the history of the state's impact fee collected on oil and gas development, and predicting what that fee may generate for state coffers in 2016. The report predicts a further slide in impact fee revenue from 2016 activity, due to the slowdown and continued weakness in natgas prices.
Snam provides a summary of its first quarter 2020 consolidated results and 2020 outlook. Key points include:
- Operations were not interrupted during the quarter despite COVID-19 security protocols. Remote work was enabled for over 2000 employees.
- Capex recovery is underway with additional resources and schedule adjustments to reduce delays from €200m to under €100m.
- Financial impact of COVID-19 is expected to be limited, with mitigation measures offsetting extra costs and temporary slowdowns.
- No changes to dividend policy. Rethinking work practices focused on remote training and paperless processes. Community support initiatives increased.
Dilligentia 2nd Annual Gas conference - (ICF) India Gas Market Assessment_27t...Ashish Singla
The document discusses the role of natural gas in India achieving its COP21 emissions reduction targets. It notes that India has committed to reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels. This will require increasing renewable energy capacity to 175 GW by 2030 including 100 GW of solar and 60 GW of wind. Natural gas will play an important role in integrating this variable renewable energy into the grid due to its flexibility. Gas demand is expected to reach 15-50 billion cubic meters by 2022 and 70-80 billion cubic meters by 2035, driven by both renewable energy integration needs in the near term and emissions reduction requirements long term. The document outlines various challenges and opportunities for the gas industry to adapt
#MP2013 Presentation of the Minister of Petroleum ResourcesFMINigeria
The document summarizes the accomplishments and strategic objectives of Nigeria's Ministry of Petroleum Resources over the past 2 years. It discusses increasing oil and gas reserves and production through upstream exploration and improving infrastructure. It also covers linking gas to the wider economy by boosting domestic gas supply and utilization, expanding gas infrastructure to support power generation and industrialization, and reviewing domestic gas pricing policies.
1. The document discusses regulatory frameworks and standards for hydrogen across various countries and regions including ISO, IEC, EIGA, USA, EU, Australia, Japan, China, and India.
2. Key standards organizations discussed are ISO TC 197 which has published 17 hydrogen standards, IEC TC 105, and EIGA.
3. The USA Energy Policy Act of 2005 established a hydrogen and fuel cell program and task force to develop the hydrogen economy and commercialize fuel cells, with goals of demonstrating fuel cell vehicles by 2015 and a hydrogen infrastructure by 2020.
4. India has adopted several ISO hydrogen standards and is developing its own standards and regulations through the National Hydrogen Energy Mission to promote green hydrogen.
The document summarizes Mexico's recent energy reform which overhauled the country's energy sector for the first time in over half a century. Key aspects of the reform include: allowing private investment in oil, gas and electricity exploration and production through service contracts, licenses, and profit/production sharing agreements; establishing an independent system operator for electricity; converting Pemex and CFE into autonomous state companies; and strengthening regulators. The reform aims to reverse declines in Mexican oil/gas production and reduce growing imports by attracting private capital to the energy sector.
Egypt has strategic geographic advantages for the oil and gas industry, including 19 oil ports and the Sumed pipeline. It has extensive energy infrastructure like pipelines, refineries, and LNG facilities. A new Gas Market Regulatory Authority will regulate Egypt's liberalizing natural gas market and ensure transparency. Liberalization faces challenges like determining tariffs that increase costs but benefit state finances and customers through competitive supply.
IEA-GHG activities and possible collaboration with IEA-ETSAPIEA-ETSAP
This document summarizes a presentation given by Keith Burnard from the IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme (IEAGHG) at the 71st ETSAP Meeting. The IEAGHG assesses mitigation technologies like carbon capture and storage (CCS), tracks their development and costs, and provides independent technical input to members and policymakers. The document reviews key findings from reports like the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report and IEA scenarios that show the important role of CCS in limiting warming to well below 2°C, as well as progress and challenges for deploying CCS at commercial scale. Areas for potential cooperation between IEAGHG and ETSAP are discussed.
The document summarizes work being done to analyze how carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies are represented in integrated assessment models (IAMs) used in climate change scenarios and policy analysis. The project aims to increase transparency of CCS assumptions, document the range of CCS outcomes across influential IAMs, and provide an assessment of best practices for representing CCS technologies and costs. The work involves compiling data on CCS projections, identifying outlier scenarios, and gathering detailed cost and performance data from sources like the National Energy Technology Laboratory to improve CCS representations in IAMs.
DoE activities in CCS and workshop summaryIEA-ETSAP
The document summarizes a workshop held by the US Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy on representing carbon capture and storage (CCS) in energy-economic models. It discusses that many models have a simplistic representation of CCS costs and that improved data sharing is needed between technology experts and modeling teams. It also outlines action items from the workshop including scheduling webinars on CCS cost data and establishing communication channels between experts and modelers.
Far East Energy Corporation's corporate presentation highlights its large Shouyang block Production Sharing Contract in China, which covers one of the largest coalbed methane blocks in the country. The presentation notes that the Shouyang block has high gas content and uniquely high permeability for China coals, as well as significant proved and probable reserves. It also details the project's pipeline access and readiness to achieve high production rates.
Koeweiden Postma is an in Amsterdam based Design agency that challenges expectations. This presentation has three topics that are critical for the agency.
- the power of intuition
- don't look to far
- dare to play
The Garvey Group is a family-run real estate group comprised of Doug and Irene Garvey and their daughters Heather and Michele. They are specialists in helping clients find and sell homes in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on exceptional customer service. The Garvey Group is affiliated with Coldwell Banker and offers full-service support to buyers and sellers.
A new, onerous "rule" (unlegislated law) from the Obama Dept. of Interior that will require expensive equipment to capture every last molecule of methane during oil and gas drilling on federal lands. It's meant to stop drilling on federal lands.
A_Van_Horn_LSI-EnergyInCalifornia-AB 32 & ARB Cap-and-Trade Program-Sept15-20...Andy Van Horn
The document discusses California's Cap-and-Trade program for reducing greenhouse gas emissions as the state approaches 2015. It provides an overview of the program, including details on compliance periods and declining emissions caps. It also mentions complementary programs that contribute to emissions reductions, such as renewable energy standards and vehicle efficiency standards. Additionally, it discusses open issues that the California Air Resources Board will need to address, such as developing a comprehensive long-term energy plan and integrating with the EPA's Clean Power Plan.
Mexico's historic energy reforms continue to hold exciting promise for the country, achieving the requisite constitutional and implementing legislation over the last fifteen months. The global oil price climate, however, has prompted a few mid-course corrections to the rollout of the reforms. For Mexico to continue to attract excitement for its energy sector, the government will need to maintain a degree of flexibility while holding true to the principles of the reforms.
The document summarizes several regional initiatives in the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is a cap-and-trade program between Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states to reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions by 10% by 2018. The Western Climate Initiative is an agreement between Western states, Canadian provinces, and Mexican states to reduce emissions 15% below 2005 levels by 2020 through economy-wide mechanisms. The Midwestern Greenhouse Gas Reduction Accord is an agreement between Midwestern states and Canadian provinces to establish emission reduction goals and a multi-sector cap-and-trade system.
Australian National Greenhouse-and-energy Reporting Streamlining ProtocolYianni Mentis
This document introduces the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Streamlining Protocol, which was developed by the Council of Australian Governments to standardize greenhouse gas and energy reporting across different government programs. It aims to minimize the reporting burden on business by providing consistent terminology, accounting methods, and an online reporting tool. The proliferation of separate reporting requirements from different programs had previously imposed significant costs on companies. The protocol establishes common principles and definitions to streamline data collection and use while still meeting the objectives of individual initiatives.
A report issued by Pennsylvania's Independent Fiscal Office recapping the history of the state's impact fee collected on oil and gas development, and predicting what that fee may generate for state coffers in 2016. The report predicts a further slide in impact fee revenue from 2016 activity, due to the slowdown and continued weakness in natgas prices.
Snam provides a summary of its first quarter 2020 consolidated results and 2020 outlook. Key points include:
- Operations were not interrupted during the quarter despite COVID-19 security protocols. Remote work was enabled for over 2000 employees.
- Capex recovery is underway with additional resources and schedule adjustments to reduce delays from €200m to under €100m.
- Financial impact of COVID-19 is expected to be limited, with mitigation measures offsetting extra costs and temporary slowdowns.
- No changes to dividend policy. Rethinking work practices focused on remote training and paperless processes. Community support initiatives increased.
Dilligentia 2nd Annual Gas conference - (ICF) India Gas Market Assessment_27t...Ashish Singla
The document discusses the role of natural gas in India achieving its COP21 emissions reduction targets. It notes that India has committed to reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels. This will require increasing renewable energy capacity to 175 GW by 2030 including 100 GW of solar and 60 GW of wind. Natural gas will play an important role in integrating this variable renewable energy into the grid due to its flexibility. Gas demand is expected to reach 15-50 billion cubic meters by 2022 and 70-80 billion cubic meters by 2035, driven by both renewable energy integration needs in the near term and emissions reduction requirements long term. The document outlines various challenges and opportunities for the gas industry to adapt
#MP2013 Presentation of the Minister of Petroleum ResourcesFMINigeria
The document summarizes the accomplishments and strategic objectives of Nigeria's Ministry of Petroleum Resources over the past 2 years. It discusses increasing oil and gas reserves and production through upstream exploration and improving infrastructure. It also covers linking gas to the wider economy by boosting domestic gas supply and utilization, expanding gas infrastructure to support power generation and industrialization, and reviewing domestic gas pricing policies.
1. The document discusses regulatory frameworks and standards for hydrogen across various countries and regions including ISO, IEC, EIGA, USA, EU, Australia, Japan, China, and India.
2. Key standards organizations discussed are ISO TC 197 which has published 17 hydrogen standards, IEC TC 105, and EIGA.
3. The USA Energy Policy Act of 2005 established a hydrogen and fuel cell program and task force to develop the hydrogen economy and commercialize fuel cells, with goals of demonstrating fuel cell vehicles by 2015 and a hydrogen infrastructure by 2020.
4. India has adopted several ISO hydrogen standards and is developing its own standards and regulations through the National Hydrogen Energy Mission to promote green hydrogen.
The document summarizes Mexico's recent energy reform which overhauled the country's energy sector for the first time in over half a century. Key aspects of the reform include: allowing private investment in oil, gas and electricity exploration and production through service contracts, licenses, and profit/production sharing agreements; establishing an independent system operator for electricity; converting Pemex and CFE into autonomous state companies; and strengthening regulators. The reform aims to reverse declines in Mexican oil/gas production and reduce growing imports by attracting private capital to the energy sector.
Egypt has strategic geographic advantages for the oil and gas industry, including 19 oil ports and the Sumed pipeline. It has extensive energy infrastructure like pipelines, refineries, and LNG facilities. A new Gas Market Regulatory Authority will regulate Egypt's liberalizing natural gas market and ensure transparency. Liberalization faces challenges like determining tariffs that increase costs but benefit state finances and customers through competitive supply.
IEA-GHG activities and possible collaboration with IEA-ETSAPIEA-ETSAP
This document summarizes a presentation given by Keith Burnard from the IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme (IEAGHG) at the 71st ETSAP Meeting. The IEAGHG assesses mitigation technologies like carbon capture and storage (CCS), tracks their development and costs, and provides independent technical input to members and policymakers. The document reviews key findings from reports like the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report and IEA scenarios that show the important role of CCS in limiting warming to well below 2°C, as well as progress and challenges for deploying CCS at commercial scale. Areas for potential cooperation between IEAGHG and ETSAP are discussed.
The document summarizes work being done to analyze how carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies are represented in integrated assessment models (IAMs) used in climate change scenarios and policy analysis. The project aims to increase transparency of CCS assumptions, document the range of CCS outcomes across influential IAMs, and provide an assessment of best practices for representing CCS technologies and costs. The work involves compiling data on CCS projections, identifying outlier scenarios, and gathering detailed cost and performance data from sources like the National Energy Technology Laboratory to improve CCS representations in IAMs.
DoE activities in CCS and workshop summaryIEA-ETSAP
The document summarizes a workshop held by the US Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy on representing carbon capture and storage (CCS) in energy-economic models. It discusses that many models have a simplistic representation of CCS costs and that improved data sharing is needed between technology experts and modeling teams. It also outlines action items from the workshop including scheduling webinars on CCS cost data and establishing communication channels between experts and modelers.
Far East Energy Corporation's corporate presentation highlights its large Shouyang block Production Sharing Contract in China, which covers one of the largest coalbed methane blocks in the country. The presentation notes that the Shouyang block has high gas content and uniquely high permeability for China coals, as well as significant proved and probable reserves. It also details the project's pipeline access and readiness to achieve high production rates.
Koeweiden Postma is an in Amsterdam based Design agency that challenges expectations. This presentation has three topics that are critical for the agency.
- the power of intuition
- don't look to far
- dare to play
The Garvey Group is a family-run real estate group comprised of Doug and Irene Garvey and their daughters Heather and Michele. They are specialists in helping clients find and sell homes in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on exceptional customer service. The Garvey Group is affiliated with Coldwell Banker and offers full-service support to buyers and sellers.
This document provides tips for promoting blogs, including writing unique and engaging content, enabling reader interactions through commenting and social sharing, promoting on social media sites carefully, getting quality inbound links from other blogs and sites, responding to comments promptly, participating in related forums, submitting RSS feeds to directories, using email lists, commenting on other blogs, including links in email signatures, doing offline promotion, and providing additional resources. The overall goal is to increase visitors, readers, and traffic through high-quality content and engagement.
1) The document summarizes a social media marketing presentation covering blogs, vlogs, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and closing thoughts.
2) It details blog posts, comments, and page views as well as time spent writing and recording a vlog.
3) Key findings on Facebook include growing friends from 62 to 266 and reconnecting with old friends, on Twitter following 21 and being followed by 10 but not planning to use it regularly, and on LinkedIn learning about it and joining two groups to build a personal brand.
Pinterest is a popular social media platform that allows users to create and share visual content through virtual pinboards. It has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010, now with over 400 million monthly active users. Pinterest focuses on visual content like images and utilizes features like rich pins, interests, and its waterfall layout to provide an engaging experience for users. The platform's emphasis on high-quality images and organization of content by topic has made it very useful for areas like design, education, fashion and inspiration. It provides more opportunities for visual discovery and participation compared to other social networks.
Latest developments on carbon pricing as seen by EDF, Pedro Piris-Cabezas – EDFOECD Environment
The document discusses two topics:
1. Modeling international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Modeling finds global carbon markets could double emissions reductions at the same cost as current policies. Limited trading among ready partners could still increase ambition.
2. Accounting of biofuels in carbon markets. Proper accounting is needed to avoid double counting emissions reductions from biofuels between national inventories and programs like CORSIA. Corresponding adjustments by host countries may be required.
The document proposes establishing a National Carbon Registry in Turkey to enhance carbon market investments. It summarizes Turkey's current involvement in voluntary carbon markets, noting opportunities to increase value from carbon assets. An effective registry would screen carbon credits using international standards, maintain a partially public database for transparency and credibility, and anticipate a future compliance regime. Initially, a small registry unit within the Ministry of Environment could register projects online at low cost, building capacity over time through services and revenue. Establishing uniform membership and a user-friendly website would support Turkey's growing participation in carbon markets.
The Carbon Nexus - Boilers, Power Plants, and Strategic Energy ManagementVeritatis Advisors, Inc.
Lender, Insurers, manufacturers, regulators lack standardized methods to gauge the accuracy of predicted energy consumption thus financial savings from energy efficiency upgrades. This presentation captures the nexus of relevant issues in recently published case study and market experience. Author Don Macdonald of Veritatis Advisors, 2015
The Portfolio Decarbonisation Coalition presented the results of an investor research titled "Flicking the switch: are electric utilities prepared for a low carbon future?" at an event organised by Finsif, CDP and Sitra on 25 August 2015. The theme of the event was "Managing climate risk in investments".
The document discusses carbon offset mechanisms and markets. It provides an overview of The Climate Trust, a carbon fund manager with expertise in developing climate solutions projects. It then summarizes several carbon pricing programs and markets including cap and trade systems in California and China, as well as offset standards and project types. Specific project examples discussed include livestock digesters, forestry, and nutrient management. Pricing data is provided for compliance and voluntary carbon markets.
Anil Palamwar discusses the need for energy audits at both the macro and micro levels. He outlines some of the key reasons for conserving energy, including limited resources, cost reduction, and environmental impacts. Palamwar also discusses the importance of efficiency, providing examples of system losses throughout generation, transmission, and distribution. He emphasizes the importance of identifying and reducing losses to improve efficiency.
This document discusses the need for urgent action to address climate change through reducing carbon emissions. It highlights the potential for information and communication technologies (ICT) to enable major emissions reductions across different sectors of the economy by optimizing efficiency. ICT can standardize, monitor, and provide accountability for energy consumption data to rethink how society functions in a low-carbon way through smart systems, buildings, transportation, and more. Urgent transformation of society is needed to stabilize the climate through massive CO2 reductions by 2025 and 2050.
This presentation provided an overview of the EPA's Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule, including:
- Why the rule was introduced (to help EPA assess GHG emissions and climate policy)
- Facilities in various industry sectors that must report GHG emissions if above thresholds
- The general requirements for facilities to determine and report their annual emissions of GHGs like CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide
- The compliance timelines for facilities to monitor emissions, have monitoring plans approved, and begin annual reporting to EPA.
Avoid Air-rors! Discuss the Air Regulations that Impact Oil and Gas DevelopmentTrihydro Corporation
Presentation about the air regulations affecting oil and gas development. Topics covered include NSPS OOOO, Leak Detection and Repair, Greenhouse Gas Inventory/Reporting, Optical Gas Imaging with Infrared Cameras
Carbon Accounting in the Tourism Sector | Rachel Dunk & Steven Gillespieicarb
This document summarizes a workshop on carbon accounting in the tourism sector. The workshop will include introductions and presentations on the global context of tourism and carbon emissions as well as targets, standards and methodologies for carbon accounting. It will discuss key questions around developing carbon accounting rules for the Scottish tourism industry. The workshop is part of the Initiative for Carbon Accounting in Scotland, which aims to create consistent carbon accounting rules across the Scottish economy.
Summit Power Group is a developer of clean energy projects including carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. Sasha Mackler discussed Summit's focus on developing CCS projects to provide CO2 for enhanced oil recovery and produce low-carbon electricity. Mackler outlined two of Summit's major CCS projects - the Texas Clean Energy Project, a coal gasification facility that will capture 3 million tons of CO2 per year, and the Captain Clean Energy Project in the UK, which will capture over 3.8 million tons of CO2 per year from an integrated gasification combined cycle facility. Mackler noted that while CCS technologies are commercially viable, successful large-scale projects are still needed to demonstrate the business case for implementing C
Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (MEEC) delivers best-in-class, patented solutions for the coal-fired electric utility industry to achieve and maintain compliance with highly restrictive new EPA requirements on mercury smokestack emissions.
- The document provides examples for operationalizing flexibility provisions in the MPGs for reporting greenhouse gas inventories in Common Reporting Formats (CRFs).
- Key considerations in applying flexibility include promoting transparency, accuracy, consistency, comparability and completeness while facilitating technical expert review.
- Examples shown include using notation keys, documentation boxes, tables and footnotes to indicate where flexibility provisions from the MPGs have been applied. This enhances clarity for inventory users and reviewers.
The document discusses the Highways Agency's efforts to account for and reduce its carbon emissions. It outlines the Agency's plan to measure its carbon footprint from sources like construction, maintenance, operations, and business activities. The Agency has implemented initiatives to switch off lighting overnight, manage traffic flows, and provide better traveler information to reduce emissions.
Modelling global macroeconomic impacts of a carbon constrained energy system ...IEA-ETSAP
This document outlines a proposed structure and initial results from modelling the global macroeconomic impacts of decarbonizing the energy system using an integrated energy-economy model called ETSAP-TIAM-MSA. The model links the bottom-up energy system model ETSAP-TIAM with a macroeconomic model called MSA. Initial results show that meeting climate targets leads to lower carbon emissions but can reduce GDP by up to 5% in some regions by 2050 compared to baseline scenarios without climate policy. The model captures non-linear demand responses to energy costs that cannot be represented by simple demand elasticities. Further work is needed to refine regional calibrations and test sensitivities.
The document discusses mechanisms for utilizing carbon finance to support clean energy development projects. It describes carbon markets, which involve trading carbon offsets created by emissions-reducing projects. It also describes carbon finance, which provides direct grants and loans to clean energy projects. Major sources of carbon finance include the World Bank carbon funds, future Green Climate Fund, and Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions. The document concludes that while carbon prices will remain low, carbon finance represents a big opportunity for least developed countries like Myanmar to attract investment for clean energy and reduce emissions.
Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
Boost your website's visibility with proven SEO techniques! Our latest blog dives into essential strategies to enhance your online presence, increase traffic, and rank higher on search engines. From keyword optimization to quality content creation, learn how to make your site stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Discover actionable tips and expert insights to elevate your SEO game.
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
A Comprehensive Guide to DeFi Development Services in 2024Intelisync
DeFi represents a paradigm shift in the financial industry. Instead of relying on traditional, centralized institutions like banks, DeFi leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized network of financial services. This means that financial transactions can occur directly between parties, without intermediaries, using smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum.
In 2024, we are witnessing an explosion of new DeFi projects and protocols, each pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in finance.
In summary, DeFi in 2024 is not just a trend; it’s a revolution that democratizes finance, enhances security and transparency, and fosters continuous innovation. As we proceed through this presentation, we'll explore the various components and services of DeFi in detail, shedding light on how they are transforming the financial landscape.
At Intelisync, we specialize in providing comprehensive DeFi development services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. From smart contract development to dApp creation and security audits, we ensure that your DeFi project is built with innovation, security, and scalability in mind. Trust Intelisync to guide you through the intricate landscape of decentralized finance and unlock the full potential of blockchain technology.
Ready to take your DeFi project to the next level? Partner with Intelisync for expert DeFi development services today!
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
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3. Appropriations Language
FY08 Omnibus Appropriations, signed Dec 26, 2007:
• “… not less than $3,500,000 shall be provided for activities to develop
and publish a draft rule not later than 9 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, and a final rule not later than 18 months after the
date of enactment of this Act, to require mandatory reporting of
greenhouse gas emissions above appropriate thresholds in all sectors of
the economy…”
Accompanying Explanatory Statement
• The Agency shall quot;use its existing authority under the Clean Air Actquot; to
develop a mandatory GHG reporting rule. quot;The Agency is further directed
to include in its rule reporting of emissions resulting from upstream
production and downstream sources, to the extent that the Administrator
deems it appropriate. The Administrator shall determine appropriate
thresholds of emissions above which reporting is required, and how
frequently reports shall be submitted to EPA. The Administrator shall
have discretion to use existing reporting requirements for electric
generating units under Section 821 of the Clean Air Act....quot;
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4. U.S. GHG Emissions (2006)
Emissions (CO2e) Allocated to Economic Sectors
Residential
5%
Com m ercial
6%
Electricity
Agriculture Generation
8% 33%
Industry
2 0%
Transportation
2 8%
Source: Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2006 (April 2008)
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5. Rulemaking Approach
1. Start with anthropogenic emission sources in the U.S. GHG Inventory
and IPCC Guidelines
2. Review existing methodologies and reporting programs (e.g., CARB,
Acid Rain Program/RGGI, The Climate Registry, 1605b, Climate
Leaders, fuel quality and vehicle programs, etc.)
3. Apply screening criteria to identify source categories to be included in
the rule:
– Could be covered under the Clean Air Act
– Ability to measure
– Administrative burden
• Number of reporters vs. coverage of emissions
4. Develop reporting methodologies for selected emission source
categories
5. Established cross-Agency workgroup to develop rule
― 8 technical groups (by source category)
― Over 100 workgroup members
― Nearly every office within EPA represented (OAR, OGC, OECA, OPEI, OW,
OSWER, OPPTS, etc.)
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6. Source Categories Coverage
After applying the screening criteria, EPA developed reporting methodologies
for emissions source categories found at the following facilities:
Sector Reporters
Electricity Generation Power plants
Transportation Vehicle and Engine Manufacturers
Industrial All large industrial emitters, including those in the following industries:
Metals Iron and Steel, Aluminum, Magnesium, Ferroalloy, Zinc, and Lead
Minerals Cement, Lime, Glass, Silicon Carbide, Pulp and Paper
HCFC-22, Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Adipic Acid, SF6 from Electrical Equipment,
Hydrogen, Petrochemicals, Titanium Dioxide, Soda Ash, Phosphoric Acid,
Chemicals Electronics, Titanium Dioxide
Oil and Gas Components of oil and gas systems (e.g., Refineries), Underground coal mining
Other Landfills, Wastewater Treatment, Ethanol, Food Processing
Agriculture Manure Management
Petroleum Refineries, Gas Processors, Natural Gas Distribution Companies, Coal
Upstream Suppliers* Mines, Importers, Industrial Gases (e.g., HFCs, N2O, PFCs, CO2)
*Some upstream suppliers will also be reporting their direct emissions (e.g., refineries)
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7. Outreach meetings held
• Meetings held with over 250 different groups including:
– States, state- or regional-based groups: CA, CT, NM,
SCAQMD, TCR, NAACA, ECOS, WCI, RGGI
– Tribes: Tribal Air Caucus, National Tribal Air Assoc.
– Trade Associations: Edison Electric Institute, American
Chemistry Council, Portland Cement Assoc., National
Petrochemical & Refiners Assoc., American Trucking
Assoc., Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, National
Mining Assoc, American Farm Bureau Federation,
American Forests and Paper Assoc.
– NGOs: WRI, NRDC, Pew
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8. Preamble Outline
• Background
– GHGs, Climate Change, Statutory Authority, Inventory, Other Climate Efforts,
etc.
• Summary of Existing Federal, State and Regional Emission Reporting
Programs
– 1605(b), EPA Voluntary and Mandatory Programs, CARB, RGGI, etc.
• General Reporting, Recordkeeping and Verification Requirements
– Selection of GHGs and Source Categories, Thresholds, Level of Reporting,
Monitoring, Reporting, Recordkeeping, Verification, etc.
• Source Category Specific Reporting, Recordkeeping and Verification
Requirements
– 42 subsections
• Collection, Management and Dissemination of GHG Emissions Data
• Compliance and Enforcement
• Economic Impacts
– Compliance costs, economic impacts, small businesses, etc.
• Statutory and Executive Orders Reviews
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9. Key Aspects of Proposal
• Who reports
• Thresholds
• Reporting methodology
• Frequency
• Verification
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10. Who Reports
• Who reports in the range of current programs?
– Most mandatory reporting programs have facility-level or unit-level reporting (e.g.,
CA, EU ETS, TRI, NEI, etc.)
– Most voluntary GHG programs have corporate-level reporting, but encourage
facility-level reporting (e.g., Climate Leaders, TCR)
• Who is the appropriate reporter for a mandatory reporting program?
– When reported at facility-level, data can be aggregated to corporate-level but
disaggregating from corporate-level to facility-level data is more difficult
– Relying exclusively on corporate-level reporting would minimize usefulness of data
for developing new policy or implementing current CAA programs (e.g., NSPS, NSR)
– EPA would need to define organizational boundaries for corporations (i.e., equity
share or control approaches)
– Frequent changes in corporate structure and ownership over time could make data
from particular facilities difficult to track
– A threshold at the corporate level would likely encompass more and smaller facilities
than if thresholds applied at the facility level
• Should the reporter be uniform for all source categories in the program?
– Could be difficult to define facility for all reporters (e.g., importers)
Proposal: Hybrid- Primarily facility, with limited exceptions (e.g., fuel importers,
vehicle and engine manufacturers)
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11. Thresholds
• What is the form of the threshold?
– Capacity, Emissions, Hybrid
• What is the level of an emissions threshold (in CO2e)?
– 1,000 tons, 10,000 tons, 25,000 tons, 100,000 tons, etc.
– Proposing lower thresholds will likely increase pressure for less rigorous
measurement methods
• What data are available to support the threshold determination?
• Examples of existing GHG programs:
– CARB uses a hybrid approach
• 25,000 tons of CO2e for most source categories
• Capacity or other for specific source categories (e.g., electricity generation, oil refineries)
– EU uses a capacity approach
• Each source category has a specific capacity threshold (e.g., 500 tons of clinker/day for cement facilities)
• Relationship between level of threshold and rigor of monitoring method
– Proposal of a lower threshold could increase pressure to use less rigorous monitoring
methods.
Proposal:
• Capacity-based threshold, where appropriate and feasible
• Emissions-based threshold of 25,000 metric tons of CO2e/yr for other
sources
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12. Estimated Proposal Coverage
Downstream Facility and Emissions Coverage by Threshold
• Emissions coverage is for downstream sources
only. Including upstream sources increases
70,000 57.0%
emissions coverage by 30-35%
56.0% • Facility coverage represents both upstream and
60,000 56.0%
downstream sources
55.5%
59,587
% of National Emissions Covered
54.9%
50,000 55.0%
# Facilities Covered
40,000 54.0%
30,000 53.0%
52.4%
20,765
20,000 52.0%
13,205
6,598
10,000 51.0%
0 50.0%
1,000 10,000 25,000 Hybrid 100,000
Threshold in mtCO2 e
Facilities Covered Emissions Covered
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13. Methodologies - Background
• What types of methodologies are available for calculating
GHGs?
– Direct measurement
– Facility-specific calculation (i.e., calculations based on periodic
sampling/testing at a facility)
– Simplified methods using default factors
• What are the sources of methods currently in use?
– EPA, IPCC, WRI/WBCSD , industry, States, voluntary programs
(e.g., TCR)
• Examples from existing GHG programs:
– CARB uses a hybrid approach of direct measurement and facility-
specific calculations
– 1605(b) offers a range of choices from direct measurement to
mass balance calculation with default emissions factors
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14. Proposed Methodologies
• Hybrid of direct measurement, where available, and facility-
specific calculation for other sources
– Use direct measurement of emissions where facilities already reporting and
collecting (e.g., Acid Rain Program) and facility-specific calculations for other
source categories
• Relatively high certainty of data, takes advantage of existing practices at
facilities
• Minimizes incremental cost of proposal
– Generally, vehicle/engine manufacturers would use existing certification and
test protocols
– Industrial gas suppliers use direct reporting of gas produced, imported and
exported
• EPA direct reporting system for fuel quantity and quality
information
– Facilities report all information directly to EPA
– More consistent with approach for direct emitters (e.g., timing,
verification, definitions of facilities etc.)
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15. Frequency
• What is the frequency of reporting in the range of current policies and
programs?
– Most regulatory programs require quarterly reporting in order to provide necessary
feedback to facilities and, in the case of cap & trade, the market (e.g., Acid Rain
Program, fuel quality data in OTAQ, Title VI)
– TRI is a mandatory but non-regulatory annual requirement
– Most voluntary programs tend to require annual reporting to be less burdensome
(e.g., Climate Leaders, 1605(b), EPA’s non-CO2 programs)
• What is the appropriate frequency for a mandatory reporting program?
• Should the frequency be uniform for all source categories in the program?
Proposal: Annually for New Reporters
• Exception: Those facilities already reporting quarterly for existing
mandatory programs (e.g., Acid Rain Program) will continue to
report quarterly
• Data collection begins January 1, 2010 with first reports submitted
to EPA March 31, 2011.
– Preamble discusses other options if the final rule is not published in
sufficient time to enable complete reporting of 2010 data using the
methods described in the rule.
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16. Verification
Verification Type Pros Cons
EPA verification •Timely QA/QC data available to reporters, •Requires more data from reporters, and more data
public, etc., management for EPA
•EPA retains control of data •Start-up costs for EPA to develop QA/QC and
auditing system
•Lower costs for reporters
•Requires sustained financial and human resources
•Highest EPA and stakeholder confidence
to handle large amounts of data in timely fashion
in data
•Requires procedures for handling CBI
•EPA/States are usual CAA verifiers
Third-party verification •Similar to some other GHG mandatory •Requires more time for data to reach EPA
programs (e.g., CARB, EU ETS) •Less transparency in data
•Could be a way to alleviate some CBI •Costs to EPA to certify verifiers and audit reports
concerns •Potential inconsistencies
•Highest costs for reporters
•Potential conflicts of interest between verifier and
reporter
•Strong industry opposition
No verification •Lowest cost to reporters and EPA. •Lowest EPA and stakeholder confidence in data
•Significant changes would be required in any
transition to a regulatory program.
Proposal: EPA as verifier
• Reporter self-certifies emissions data and other specified activity data and submits to EPA who performs
QA/QC of reports; EPA takes enforcement action for non-compliance
• Consistent with most EPA Programs
– Some OTAQ fuels programs require additional annual audit of reporting parties’ records by independent auditor
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17. Approach to Mobile Sources (1)
• Vehicle and engine manufacturers
– Through EPA’s long-standing testing and certification requirements for criteria
emissions and fuel economy, EPA already has a structure for receiving emission data
from manufacturers.
– CO2 is almost universally measured as a part of vehicle and engine certification. CARB
also requires all manufacturers to report CO2 measured during their certification
emission tests to facilitate improvements in CA’s GHG emissions inventory.
– CH4, N2O and air conditioning HFC emissions are rarely measured and reported today.
Proposal:
– Expand existing emission reporting requirements to include CO2, CH4, N2O
and HFCs for new vehicles and engines.
• Emissions would be reported as a rate (e.g. grams/mile) similar to our existing requirements
• Would provide consistency in CO2 reporting requirements across all vehicle and engine
categories
• Modest new requirements for measuring and reporting CH4, N2O and HFCs
– HFC reporting would be primarily limited to light duty vehicles
– Manufacturers would report annually, at time of current annual
certification
– Propose to exempt all small manufacturers, in effect a “threshold”
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18. Approach to Mobile Sources (2)
• Fleets and VMT/travel activity data
– Reviewed options for collecting in-use emission data to
complement manufacturer data.
– EPA already receives some truck and rail fleet emissions
data voluntarily via the SmartWay program and some
county-level travel activity data from states via the Air
Emissions Reporting Rule.
Proposal: Not proposing any requirements:
seeking comment on establishing reporting
requirements for fleets and for state and
local governments to report additional travel
activity data.
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19. Estimated Proposal Costs
First Year National Costs by Threshold (Millions of $)
$500
Private and Public Sector Burden (Millions of $)
$434
$450
$400
$350
$300
$250 $221
$200 $168
$150
$109
$100
$50
$0
1,000 10,000 25,000 Hybrid 100,000
Threshold in mtCO2e
Private Sector Burden Public Sector Burden
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20. Proposal Summary
• Reporter: Hybrid approach
– Facility based reporting for all source categories for which there are methods
– Limited exceptions for a few reporters (e.g. fuel importers, vehicle and engine
manufacturers)
• Threshold: Hybrid approach
– A facility that meets the emissions threshold of 25,000 tons CO2e reports all
source categories for which there are methods in the rule
– May develop capacity thresholds where feasible (e.g., ARP)
• Methodology: Hybrid approach
– Direct measurement of stationary combustion source categories where data
currently collected (e.g., CO2 emissions from EGUs in ARP)
– Facility-specific calculation methods for other source categories at the facility
• Frequency: Annual
– Annual for new reporters
– Facilities already reporting similar data more frequently to other mandatory
programs (e.g., Acid Rain Program) continue current practice
• Verification: EPA as the verifier
– Reporter self-certifies emissions data and other specified activity data and
submits to EPA who performs QA/QC of reports
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21. For more information
• Preamble and proposed regulatory text available
at: www.regulations.gov after publication in
the Federal Register
• Written comments should be submitted to
www.regulations.gov
• Additional information:
www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ghgrulemaking.html
Hotline: 1-877-GHG-1188
Email: GHGMRR@epa.gov
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22. Appendix A: CAA Section 114
• Recordkeeping, inspections, monitoring and entry: For the purpose
of “…(iii) carrying out any provision of this chapter…(1) The Administrator
may require any person who owns or operates any emission source, who
manufactures emission control equipment or process equipment, who the
Administrator believes may have information necessary for the purposes set
forth in this subsection, or who is subject to any requirement of this chapter
(other than a manufacturer subject to the provisions of section 7525(c) or
7542 of this title with respect to a provision of subchapter II of this chapter) a
one-time, periodic or continuous basis to-(A) establish and maintain such
records; (B) make such reports; (C) install, use and maintain such
monitoring equipment and use such audit procedures, or methods; (D)
sample such emissions (in accordance with such procedures or methods, at
such locations, at such intervals, during such periods and in such manner as
the Administrator shall prescribe); (E) keep records on control equipment
parameters, production variables or other indirect data when direct
monitoring of emissions is impractical; (F) submit compliance certifications
in accordance with subsection (a)(3) of this section; and (G) provide such
other information as the Administrator may reasonably require.”
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23. Appendix B: CAA Section 208
• Information Collection: “ Every manufacturer of new motor
vehicles or new motor vehicle engines, and every manufacturer of new
motor vehicle or engine parts or components, and other persons
subject to the requirements of this part or part C of this subchapter,
shall establish and maintain records, perform tests where such testing
is not otherwise reasonably available under this part and part C of this
subchapter, make reports and provide information the Administrator
may reasonably require to determine whether the person has acted or
is acting in compliance with this part and part C of this subchapter
and regulations thereunder, or to otherwise carry out the provision of
this part and part C of this subchapter, and shall, upon request of an
officer or employee duly designated by the Administrator, permit
such officer or employee at reasonable times to have access to and
copy such records.”
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