Rulemaking Notices for GHG Reporting
On this page:
- GHGRP rulemaking notices
- Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) rulemaking notices (applies to methane emissions reported by facilities reporting under subpart W)
- Additional Resources
This page provides a listing of Federal Register notices and links to more information for rule changes and proposed rule changes related to GHGRP that affect the reporting requirements for Reporting Year 2016 and beyond.
For a list of all Federal Register notices for the GHGRP, visit the Historical Rulemakings page. During the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (Part 98) proposal phase, EPA also developed a number of supporting materials on the 2009 proposal, which you can find in the 2009 Proposed Rule Archive.
| Federal Register Date | Citation | Action | Description | First reporting year impacted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forthcoming | Forthcoming | Proposed Rule | Reconsiders requirements for all non-subpart W source categories and Natural Gas Distribution, and suspends reporting obligations for the remaining subpart W segments until 2034. Proposed Preamble and Rule (781 KB) Fact Sheet - Proposed Reconsideration of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (pdf) | 2025 |
| 5/19/2025 | 90 FR 21225 | Final Rule | Removes subpart A requirements that were included in the November 18, 2024 Waste Emissions Charge final rule and applicable to subpart W reporters from the Code of Federal Regulations. Final Preamble and Rule (pdf) (258 KB) | 2024 |
| 3/20/2025 | 90 FR 13085 | Final Rule | Extends the deadline for Reporting Year 2024 reporting to May 30, 2025. Preamble and Rule (March 2025) (pdf) (1.1 MB) | 2024 only |
| 5/14/2024 | 89 FR 42062 | Final Rule | Revises subpart W (Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems), subpart C (General Stationary Fuel Combustion Sources) and subpart A (General Provisions) to address gaps in reporting of emissions data for specific sectors and establishes confidentiality determinations for new or substantially revised data elements. Final Preamble and Rule (May 2024) Corrections (8/19/2024) Administrative Petitions and Responses Subpart W Rule Fact Sheet (pdf) Proposal Preamble and Rule (May 2024) Rulemaking Docket (May 2024) Slides from overview webinar Video recording of webinar session | 2024 (quantities sent to sale) 2025 (all other changes) |
| 4/25/2024 | 89 FR 31802 | Final Rule | Updates global warming potentials (GWPs), expands the GHGRP to new source categories, and revises the requirements for certain sectors to improve the data collected and program implementation. Final Preamble and Rule (April 2024) Response to Comments 2024 (pdf) Final Rule Fact Sheet (April 2024) (pdf) Fact Sheet about Updated GWPs (pdf) Supplemental Preamble and Rule Proposed Preamble and Rule (April 2024) Rulemaking Docket (April 2024) | 2024 (updated GWPs for existing reporters) 2025 (all other changes) |
| 12/09/2016 | 81 FR 89188 | Final Rule | Revises 29 subparts to streamline implementation, improve data quality, provide flexibility, and clarify the rule. Establishes confidentiality determinations for new or substantially revised data elements. Final action in response to a Petition for Reconsideration. Preamble and Rule (December 2016) (pdf) (87 pp, 801 KB) Response to Comments (December 2016) Final Rule Fact Sheet (December 2016) Memo: Table of Final 2015 Revisions to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Proposed Preamble and Rule (December 2016) (pdf) (91 pp, 890 KB) | 2016 2017 2018 (Varies depending on subpart) |
| 11/30/2016 | 81 FR 86490 | Final Rule | Revises subpart W (Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems) to add new monitoring methods consistent with the New Source Performance Standard for the oil and gas industry. Also finalizes emission factors for leaking equipment, and establishes confidentiality determinations for new or substantially revised data elements. Preamble and Rule (November 2016) (pdf) (30 pp, 393 KB) Response to Comment (November 2016) Final Rule Fact Sheet (November 2016) Proposed Preamble and Rule (November 2016) (pdf) (20 pp, 352 KB) | 2017 |
Waste Emissions Charge (WEC)
On March 14, 2025, a joint Congressional resolution disapproved the 2024 Final Waste Emissions Charge Rule. This regulation no longer has any force of law and is not in effect, and facilities will not be required to submit their WEC filings by September 2, 2025. EPA is currently evaluating options and obligations for implementing Clean Air Act section 136(c-g) and will provide additional information to the regulated community at an appropriate time.
| Federal Register Date | Citation | Action | Description | First reporting year impacted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2025 | 90 FR 21225 | Final Rule | Removes subpart A requirements that were included in the November 18, 2024 Waste Emissions Charge final rule and applicable to subpart W reporters from the Code of Federal Regulations. Final Preamble and Rule (pdf) (258 KB) | 2024 |
| 11/18/2024 | 89 FR 91094 | Final Rule | The 2024 Final Waste Emissions Charge Rule and supporting materials are provided below for informational purposes only. This rule is no longer in effect as a result of a joint Congressional resolution (see note above). Final Rule for Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions (pdf) (1.9 MB) Final WEC Regulatory Impact Analysis (pdf) WEC Response to Comments for Final Rule (pdf) | N/A |