Chapter 173-441 and 173-446 WAC, Cap-and-Invest Linkage
Ecology is considering amendments to Chapter 173-446 WAC and Chapter 173-441 WAC that would facilitate the option of linking Washington’s carbon market with the California-Québec carbon market, and to make related changes to these chapters necessary for linkage.
Rulemaking timeline
Announcement phase (CR-101)
Filing date:
April 11, 2024
Announcement documents
Rule development phase
Apr. 11, 2024 – Early 2025Public input & involvement
We plan to hold public meetings to provide information about the rulemaking and seek your input. We'll update this page with meeting specifics.
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Draft rule language
Below are the most updated drafts of the rule language:
- Draft rule language (173-446) - Changes to the Climate Commitment Act Program rule
- Draft rule language (173-441) - Changes to the Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases rule
Public comment period (informal)
June 3, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – Sept. 27, 2024, 11:59 p.m.
Comment online on this rulemaking.
Ecology's public meetings
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Linkage Rulemaking Public Meeting Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
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Linkage Environmental Justice Monday, July 22, 2024 |
Webinar information
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To hear the webinar better or to call in only, use your phone (instead of the computer) to call 253‑215‑8782.
Additional languages
Français (French)
Le Department of Ecology (Département de l'écologie) entame le processus de réglementation visant à modifier le chapitre 173-441 Déclaration des émissions de gaz à effet de serre Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases du Code administratif de Washington et le chapitre 173-446 Règle du programme de la Loi sur l'engagement climatique Climate Commitment Act Program Rule du Code administratif de Washington. Ecology envisage d’apporter des modifications au chapitre 173-446 du Code administratif de Washington et au chapitre 173-441 du Code administratif de Washington pour faciliter les liens avec les programmes d'échange de droits d'émissions de gaz à effet de serre de la Californie et du Québec.
Pour obtenir plus d'informations, veuillez appeler Nikki Harris au 360-764-6018 et demander un interprète.
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Contact information
Nikki Harris
Environmental Planner
CCALinkage@ecy.wa.gov
360-764-6018
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