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Note: The Cal e-GGRT help system includes general instruction on using the California GHG reporting tool. However, the help system may not explain differences between California and U.S. EPA reporting requirements. Please refer to the ARB reporting website for California-specific reporting requirements and additional help.

Created by Theresa Mastrian, last modified by Peter Kobylarek on Feb 06, 2012

Facilities and suppliers subject to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) must register online through Cal e-GGRT. Registration is a one-time, multi-step process, and may involve several individuals associated with the facility/supplier. All participants in the facility/supplier registration process must register first as an Cal e-GGRT user. Any individual can begin the registration process in Cal e-GGRT by identifying the Designated Representative (DR) for the facility/supplier, and (optionally) identifying its Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) and Agents.

Cal e-GGRT implements three different roles for users, which are specified in 40 CFR 98 and described below:

Designated Representative: The DR is the individual who is responsible for certifying, signing and submitting reports and other information on behalf of the owners and operators of the facility/supplier. The DR is identified on the Certificate of Representation. After ARB reviews the appointment of the DR, the DR must log in to Cal e-GGRT to accept his/her appointment. The DR may then appoint (or confirm the appointment of) an Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) and one or more Agents who can act on his/her behalf. The DR will confirm these actions by signing an electronic Certificate of Representation.

Alternate Designated Representative: The ADR is an individual who is appointed by the DR to act on his/her behalf. After ARB reviews the DR’s appointment of the ADR, the ADR must log in to Cal e-GGRT to accept his/her appointment. The ADR may then appoint (or confirm the appointment of) one or more Agents who can act on his/her behalf. The ADR will confirm these actions by signing an electronic Certificate of Representation. There is no requirement to appoint an ADR.

Agent: An Agent is an individual to whom the DR or ADR has delegated responsibility for submitting reports on behalf of the facility/supplier. After the ARB approves the DR/ADR’s appointment of an Agent, the Agent must log in to Cal e-GGRT to accept his/her appointment. Following the Agent’s acceptance, the DR/ADR must then log in to Cal e-GGRT to sign an electronic Notice of Delegation confirming his/her appointment of the Agent. There is no requirement to appoint an Agent.

Note: In Cal e-GGRT, the DR, ADR, and Agent all have the same ability to access, view, enter and submit data for their facility or supplier.