Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

Under EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, which section of the Code of Federal Regulations contains the mandatory reporting requirements?

Answer: 40 CFR Part 98

The GHGRP rule is codified at 40 CFR Part 98, with source categories organized into subparts.

What annual emissions threshold generally triggers reporting for most source categories under EPA's GHGRP?

Answer: 25,000 metric tons CO2e

Most GHGRP source categories must report if they emit 25,000 metric tons CO2e or more per year.

A facility's GHGRP-reported emissions have been below 15,000 metric tons CO2e for three consecutive years. What option does Part 98 provide?

Answer: It may discontinue reporting after notifying EPA

Part 98 lets a facility stop reporting after 3 consecutive years below 15,000 tCO2e (or 5 years below 25,000 tCO2e) with notice to EPA.

Which GHGRP subpart covers general stationary fuel combustion sources?

Answer: Subpart C

Subpart C sets the calculation tiers for general stationary fuel combustion units.

Which statement best describes how emissions reported to EPA's GHGRP are verified?

Answer: EPA performs electronic verification and follow-up review rather than requiring third-party verification

EPA verifies GHGRP data through e-GGRT electronic checks and staff review, without mandatory third-party verification.

Under California's Mandatory Reporting Regulation (MRR), what emissions level typically triggers the requirement for third-party verification?

Answer: 25,000 metric tons CO2e

Facilities reporting 25,000 metric tons CO2e or more under MRR must obtain third-party verification.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case held that greenhouse gases qualify as 'air pollutants' under the Clean Air Act?

Answer: Massachusetts v. EPA

Massachusetts v. EPA (2007) established that GHGs fall within the Clean Air Act's definition of air pollutant.