Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 167 - TRACKING AND REPORTING GROSS AND NET ANNUAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
SUMMARY: This Chapter establishes methods for the calculation of annual greenhouse gas emissions as required by 38 M.R.S. §576-A, which states, "By July 1, 2021, the Department shall adopt rules to track and report to the Legislature on gross annual greenhouse gas emissions and net annual greenhouse gas emissions." These emissions estimates will be used to assess attainment of the reductions set out in 38 M.R.S.§576-A(1), (2) and (3). The Department Environmental Protection (Department) will use these methods to measure progress toward these reductions and toward the goals of the climate action plan described in 38 M.R.S. §577.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 38 MRS §576-A(4)
The amended version of this chapter by filing 2024-022, eff. 2/6/2024 is not yet available.