Chapter 173-441 WAC – Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases
On February 9, 2022, Ecology updated Chapter 173-441 WAC, Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases, as directed by Section 33 of the Climate Commitment Act.
This rule:
- Adds natural gas suppliers, carbon dioxide suppliers, and electric power entities to the existing greenhouse gas reporting program.
- Replaces the existing transportation fuel supplier program with a program that is compatible with the Climate Commitment Act.
- Updates greenhouse gas reporting requirements to support the Climate Commitment Act and facilitates program linkage with other jurisdictions.
- Adds program elements to support the verification of greenhouse gas reporting data.
- Modifies administrative provisions, such as deadlines and greenhouse gas reporting fees.
- Includes requirements necessary to support the above items, the overall objectives of the statute or chapter, or the goals of the Climate Commitment Act.
- Makes administrative changes for correction or clarification.
In May 2021, the governor signed the Climate Commitment Act which established a cap-and-invest program to help Washington meet greenhouse gas limits by 2050. About 75 percent of greenhouse gas emissions included in the new cap-and-invest program are not reported or are reported using methods that conflict with the Climate Commitment Act. Ecology will create a reporting system that complies with the Climate Commitment Act.
Rulemaking timeline
Announcement phase (CR-101)
Filing date:
July 7, 2021
Announcement documents
Rule development phase
July 7, 2021 – October 5, 2021Public input & involvement
Public comment period (informal)
July 15, 2021 – August 1, 2021
Read comments on the draft rule.
Ecology's meeting with stakeholders
| Date | Documents | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday July 22, 2021 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Agenda Presentation Draft rule language |
webinar 1 |
1 Webinar information:
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Rule proposal phase (CR-102)
Oct. 6, 2021
- Proposal notice – CR-102 form
- Proposed rule language
- Preliminary Regulatory Analyses
- SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) and Environmental Checklist
Comment period
Comments were due by November 16, 2021. We accepted comments in the following ways:
- Attend a public hearing online (webinar):
November 9, 2021 at 10 a.m.
- Mail to: Rachel Assink
Department of Ecology
Air Quality Program
P.O. Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
Public hearing
Date/Time: November 9, 2021 at 10 a.m. online webinar
Location: online (webinar)
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To hear the webinar better or to call in only, use your phone (instead of the computer) to call 1-855-929-3239.
Agenda: Presentation, question-and-answer session, followed by public hearing
Accessibility: To request ADA accommodation for the public hearing, email Ecology’s ADA coordinator by November 2, 2021. Or call (360) 407-6831, 711 (relay service), or 877-833-6341 (TTY).
Rule adoption phase (CR-103)
Feb. 9, 2022
March 12, 2022
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Contact information
Cooper Garbe
Rulemaking Lead
cooper.garbe@ecy.wa.gov
360-485-7216
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