Regulation - LGIC
Amendments to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulation
Regulation Number(s):
Ontario Regulation 452/09
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990
Summary of Decision:
The amendments to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reporting Regulation (O. Reg. 452/09) and Guideline (see link) were filed in December 2010.
The amendments (see link) would simplify the regulation by:
-removing limits on the amount of emissions from the combustion of biomass that can be omitted from a facility’s determination of whether it exceeds the 25,000 tonnes GHG emission reporting threshold; and
-requiring the submission of verification statements by verifiers to facilities only and not to the Director.
To harmonize with other Western Climate Initiative (WCI) jurisdictions, the amendments to the regulation and incorporated guideline also include:
-adding a new GHG (nitrogen trifluoride) to the program;
-providing additional powers for the Director to request historical emission data that facilities have already submitted to the federal government; and
-reflecting changes in quantification methods (in the guideline) to align with changes proposed under the WCI and consistent with U.S. EPA requirements.
The amendments (see link) would simplify the regulation by:
-removing limits on the amount of emissions from the combustion of biomass that can be omitted from a facility’s determination of whether it exceeds the 25,000 tonnes GHG emission reporting threshold; and
-requiring the submission of verification statements by verifiers to facilities only and not to the Director.
To harmonize with other Western Climate Initiative (WCI) jurisdictions, the amendments to the regulation and incorporated guideline also include:
-adding a new GHG (nitrogen trifluoride) to the program;
-providing additional powers for the Director to request historical emission data that facilities have already submitted to the federal government; and
-reflecting changes in quantification methods (in the guideline) to align with changes proposed under the WCI and consistent with U.S. EPA requirements.
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
Proposal Number:
10-MOE028
Posting Date:
September 10, 2010
Summary of Proposal:
The amendments (see link) would simplify the regulation by:
- removing limits on the amount of emissions from the combustion of biomass that can be omitted from a facility’s determination of whether it exceeds the 25,000 tonnes GHG emission reporting threshold; and
- clarifying the submission of verification statement by verifiers to facilities.
To harmonize with other WCI jurisdictions, proposed amendments to the regulation and incorporated guideline also include:
- adding a new greenhouse gas (nitrogen trifluoride) to the program;
- providing additional powers for the Director to request historical emission data that facilities have already submitted to the federal government; and
- reflecting changes in calculation methods (in the guideline) to align with changes proposed under the Western Climate Initiative.
- removing limits on the amount of emissions from the combustion of biomass that can be omitted from a facility’s determination of whether it exceeds the 25,000 tonnes GHG emission reporting threshold; and
- clarifying the submission of verification statement by verifiers to facilities.
To harmonize with other WCI jurisdictions, proposed amendments to the regulation and incorporated guideline also include:
- adding a new greenhouse gas (nitrogen trifluoride) to the program;
- providing additional powers for the Director to request historical emission data that facilities have already submitted to the federal government; and
- reflecting changes in calculation methods (in the guideline) to align with changes proposed under the Western Climate Initiative.
Contact Address:
Eric Loi
Senior Engineer, Industrial Specialist
Ministry of the Environment
Integrated Environmental Policy Division
Air Policy and Climate Change Branch
77 Wellesley Street West
Floor 10
Toronto Ontario
M7A 2T5
Phone: (416) 314-1700
Senior Engineer, Industrial Specialist
Ministry of the Environment
Integrated Environmental Policy Division
Air Policy and Climate Change Branch
77 Wellesley Street West
Floor 10
Toronto Ontario
M7A 2T5
Phone: (416) 314-1700
Effective Date:
January 1, 2011
Decision:
Approved