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| | FAQ No. | Topic Area | Question |
| 200 | [Q200 |Q200. What are e-GGRT system requirements?] | e-GGRT (General) | What are e-GGRT system requirements? |
| 201 | [Q201 |Q201. How do I turn on Javascript in my browser?] | e-GGRT (General) | How do I turn on Javascript in my
browser? |
| 202 | [Q202 |Q202. Will my browser back button work when using e-GGRT?]\\ | e-GGRT (General) | Will my browser back button
work when using e-GGRT? |
| 203 | [Q203 |Q203. Will e-GGRT timeout due to inactivity? When does e-GGRT save?] | e-GGRT (General) | Will e-GGRT timeout
due to inactivity? When does e-GGRT save? |
| 207 | [Q207 |Q207. I use both CAMD Business System (CBS) and e-GGRT. Which system should I use to update my user or
facility profile?] | e-GGRT (General) | I use both CAMD Business System (CBS) and e-GGRT. Which system should I use to update
my user or facility profile? |
| 211 | [Q211 |Q211. I report emissions using ECMPS and CAMD Business System (CBS). Do I also have to submit reports using
e-GGRT?] | e-GGRT (General) | I report emissions using ECMPS and CAMD Business System (CBS). Do I also have to submit reports
using e-GGRT? |
| 212 | [Q212 |Q212. Do you expect that most current CDX users will become e-GGRT users?] | e-GGRT (General) | Do you expect
that most current CDX users will become e-GGRT users? |
| 213 | [Q213 |Q213. If I complete user registration in e-GGRT, can I use my e-GGRT user ID and password to log in to CDX?] |
e-GGRT (General) | If I complete user registration in e-GGRT, can I use my e-GGRT user ID and password to log in to CDX? |
| 218 | [Q218 |Q218. Does facility data have to be entered manually or can you upload the data using files?] | e-GGRT
(General) | Does facility data have to be entered manually or can you upload the data using files? |
| 229 | [Q229 |Q229. What is e-GGRT?] | e-GGRT (General) | What is e-GGRT? |
| 231 | [Q231 |Q231. When will EPA offer training on e-GGRT?] | e-GGRT (General) | When will EPA offer training on e-GGRT? |
| 232 | [Q232 |Q232. Will EPA provide the opportunity to review e-GGRT, provide input and beta test?] | e-GGRT (General) |
Will EPA provide the opportunity to review e-GGRT, provide input and beta test? |
| 233 | [Q233 |Q233. Do I have to use e-GGRT to report to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP)? Are there any source
categories that will not use e-GGRT?] | e-GGRT (General) | Do I have to use e-GGRT to report to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting
Program (GHGRP)? Are there any source categories that will not use e-GGRT? |
| 234 | [Q234 |http://www.ccdsupport.com/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=80544070] | e-GGRT (General) | Will e-GGRT
and the XML Reporting Schema v1.0 account for reporting requirements proposed or promulgated for reporting year 2011? |
| 236 | [Q236 |Q236. During what hours is telephone support available? Will hours be extended during busy times?] | e-GGRT
(General) | During what hours is telephone support available? Will hours be extended during busy times? |
| 237 | [Q237 |Q237. Do Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) reporters have to submit Monitoring Plans?] | e-GGRT
(General) | Do Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) reporters have to submit Monitoring Plans? |
| 238 | [Q238 |Q238. Where should I submit rule related questions on Part 98?] | e-GGRT (General) | Where should I submit
rule related questions on Part 98? |
| 239 | [Q239 |Q239. How do I contact the e-GGRT Help Desk?] | e-GGRT (General) | How do I contact the e-GGRT Help Desk? |
| 255 | [Q255 |Q255. What is XML?] | e-GGRT (General) | What is XML? |
| 268 | [Q268 |Q268 . The ten minute inactivity timeout in e-GGRT makes me nervous. Can I save as I go?] | e-GGRT (General) |
The ten minute inactivity timeout in e-GGRT makes me nervous. Can I save as I go? |
| 303 | [Q303 |Q303. Have any of the equations under the GHG reporting rule been revised, or have any new equations been
added since the rule was finalized in 2009?] | e-GGRT (General) | Have any of the equations under the GHG reporting rule been
revised, or have any new equations been added since the rule was finalized in 2009? |
| 304 | [Q304 |Q304. When asked in e-GGRT if a unit has a CEMS, is it specifically referring to a CO2 CEMS?] | e-GGRT
(General) | When asked in e-GGRT if a unit has a CEMS, is it specifically referring to a CO2 CEMS? |
| 305 | [Q305 |Q305. Does the information from the Reporting Forms populate e-GRRT fields or are they just uploaded files?] |
e-GGRT (General) | Does the information from the Reporting Forms populate e-GRRT fields or are they just uploaded files? If
automatically populated, are these values available for review before submitting the report? |
| 306 | [Q306 |Q306. When will the reporting tools for subparts I, L, T, W, DD, FF, II, QQ, SS, TT, and UU be available?] |
e-GGRT (General) | When will the reporting tools for subparts I, L, T, W, DD, FF, II, QQ, SS, TT, and UU be available? |
| 312 | [Q312 |Q312. Will the data I submit in e-GGRT be treated as CBI?] | e-GGRT Confidential Business Information (CBI) |
Will the data I submit in e-GGRT be treated as CBI? |
| 313 | [Q313 |Q313. Can I mark my data as CBI in e-GGRT?] | e-GGRT Confidential Business Information (CBI) | Can I mark my
data as CBI in e-GGRT? |
| 314 | [Q314 |Q314. Can I designate data as CBI in my XML file?] | e-GGRT Confidential Business Information (CBI) | Can I
designate data as CBI in my XML file? |
| 315 | [Q315 |Q315. EPA has said that data submitted during the testing period will not be treated as confidential. Is there
a risk that data submitted during testing will be made publicly available?] | e-GGRT Confidential Business Information (CBI)
| EPA has said that data submitted during the testing period will not be treated as confidential. Is there a risk that data
submitted during testing will be made publicly available? |
| 316 | [Q316 |Q316. The interim final rule published in December 2010 deferred reporting of inputs until August 31, 2011,
but the 2011 reporting deadline is now September 30, 2011. How is this handled in e-GGRT?] | e-GGRT Confidential Business
Information (CBI) | The interim final rule published in December 2010 deferred reporting of inputs until August 31, 2011, but
the 2011 reporting deadline is now September 30, 2011. How is this handled in e-GGRT? |
| 317 | [Q317 |Q317. Are inputs to emission equations being collected in e-GGRT?] | e-GGRT Confidential Business Information
(CBI) | Are inputs to emission equations being collected in e-GGRT? |
| 318 | [Q318 |Q318. Should reporters include calculation inputs when they upload XML files?] | e-GGRT Confidential Business
Information (CBI) | Should reporters include calculation inputs when they upload XML files? |
| 319 | [Q319 |Q319. Are reporters required to use the calculation spreadsheets provided by EPA or may they use their own
spreadsheets?] | e-GGRT Confidential Business Information (CBI) | Are reporters required to use the calculation spreadsheets
provided by EPA or may they use their own spreadsheets? |
| 320 | [Q320 |Q320. Should reporters using the calculation spreadsheets submit them to EPA?] | e-GGRT Confidential Business
Information (CBI) | Should reporters using the calculation spreadsheets submit them to EPA? |
| 185 | [Q185 |Q185. Can additional Agents be added to e-GGRT after Jan 30, 2011?] | e-GGRT Facility Registration | Can
additional Agents be added to e-GGRT after Jan 30, 2011? |
| 186 | [Q186 |Q186. Some of us are consultants who will be populating e-GGRT on behalf of our clients. Can you explain which
role we should be assigned in e-GGRT?] | e-GGRT Facility Registration | Some of us are consultants who will be populating
e-GGRT on behalf of our clients. Can you explain which role we should be assigned in e-GGRT? |
| 187 | [Q187 |Q187. Is the technical person who prepares the information for signature the "Agent" in your terminology?] |
Facility Registration | Is the technical person who prepares the information for signature the "Agent" in your terminology? |
| 188 | [Q188 |Q188. Some reporters may have the Designated Representative (DR) and (ADR) at the plant, but a corporate
employee will coordinate all the reporting. Can one employee be set up as an Agent for all plants?] | Facility Registration |
Some reporters may have the Designated Representative (DR) and (ADR) at the plant, but a corporate employee will coordinate
all the reporting. Can one employee be set up as an Agent for all plants? |
| 189 | [Q189 |Q189. Can Agents be removed at anytime?] | Facility Registration | Can Agents be removed at anytime? |
| 190 | [Q190 |Q190. Does an e-GGRT user have access to multiple facilities from one login if he or she is helping multiple
clients?] | Facility Registration | Does an e-GGRT user have access to multiple facilities from one login if he or she is
helping multiple clients? |
| 191 | [Q191 |Q191. Can an Agent appoint another Agent?] | Facility Registration | Can an Agent appoint another Agent? |
| 192 | [Q192 |Q192. Can a contractor register for e-GGRT on behalf of a client? Or should it only be an employee?] |
Facility Registration | Can a contractor register for e-GGRT on behalf of a client? Or should it only be an employee? |
| 193 | [Q193 |Q193. Is there a limit to the number of Agents or Alternate Designated Representatives (ADR) for any one
company?] | Facility Registration | Is there a limit to the number of Agents or Alternate Designated Representatives (ADR)
for any one company? |
| 194 | [Q194 |Q194. I am a technical professional who will be preparing the report for my plant manager to certify. Should
we both go through the process for setting up a user profile? Can I be set up as a user even though I will not certify the
submission?] | Facility Registration | I am a technical professional who will be preparing the report for my plant manager to
certify. Should we both go through the process for setting up a user profile? Can I be set up as a user even though I will
not certify the submission? |
| 195 | [Q195 |Q195. Must the Designated Representative (DR) and Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) appoint the same
Agents?] | Facility Registration | Must the Designated Representative (DR) and Alternate Designated Representative (ADR)
appoint the same Agents? |
| 196 | [Q196 |http://www.ccdsupport.com/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=80544201] | Facility Registration | Is it
possible for an Agent to prepare annual greenhouse gas (GHG) reports as well as submit reports? |
| 197 | [Q197 |Q197. Do Agents need to be set up by the Designated Representative (DR) and Alternate Designated
Representative (ADR)?] | Facility Registration | Do Agents need to be set up by the Designated Representative (DR) and
Alternate Designated Representative (ADR)? |
| 198 | [Q198 |Q198. Does the person setting up have access to our facility data in e-GGRT?] | Facility Registration | Does
the person setting up have access to our facility data in e-GGRT? |
| 199 | [Q199 |Q199. What address information should be entered for suppliers reporting at the company level?] | Facility
Registration | What address information should be entered for suppliers reporting at the company level? |
| 214 | [Q214 |Q214. Does the Designated Representative (DR) have to be a vice president? Can an environmental manager
prepare reports?] | Facility Registration | Does the Designated Representative (DR) have to be a vice president? Can an
environmental manager prepare reports? |
| 215 | [Q215 |Q215. Can the Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) create a user profile before a Designated
Representative (DR)?] | Facility Registration | Can the Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) create a user profile
before a Designated Representative (DR)? |
| 216 | [Q216 |Q216. What does a consultant do on the DR and Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) screen, since the
consultant is neither the DR nor authorized to appoint the DR.] | Facility Registration | How does a consultant enter data
for a client who is the Designated Representative (DR)? What does a consultant do on the DR and Alternate Designated
Representative (ADR) screen, since the consultant is neither the DR nor authorized to appoint the DR. |
| 217 | [Q217 |Q217. Can a company designate more than one Alternate Designated Representative (ADR)?] | Facility
Registration | Can a company designate more than one Alternate Designated Representative (ADR)? |
| 219 | [Q219 |Q219. Can register and appoint myself as the Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) and my boss as the
Designated Representative (DR), but I will not get an invitation to accept the appointment until he registers and accepts?] |
Facility Registration | So, if I understand correctly, I can register and appoint myself as the Alternate Designated
Representative (ADR) and my boss as the Designated Representative (DR), but I will not get an invitation to accept the
appointment until he registers and accepts? |
| 220 | [Q220 |Q220. What is the process for changing a Designated Representative (DR) or Alternate Designated Representative
(ADR)?] | Facility Registration | What is the process for changing a Designated Representative (DR) or Alternate Designated
Representative (ADR)? |
| 221 | [Q221 |Q221. Like the Electronic Signature Agreement, does the Certificate of Representation need to be printed out,
signed and mailed to EPA?] | Facility Registration | Like the Electronic Signature Agreement, does the Certificate of
Representation need to be printed out, signed and mailed to EPA? |
| 222 | [Q222 |Q222. Does a Designated Representative (DR) need to grant or appoint a consultant access to their facility?] |
Facility Registration | Does a Designated Representative (DR) need to grant or appoint a consultant access to their facility?
|
| 223 | [Q223 |Q223. Can an ADR be appointed after Jan 30, 2011?] | Facility Registration | Can an ADR be appointed after Jan
30, 2011? |
| 224 | [Q224 |Q224. For the Environmental Mgr to become the Designated Representative (DR) does he or she need a formal
letter from the facility owners? Does that letter need be submitted with the signature page?] | Facility Registration | For
the Environmental Mgr to become the Designated Representative (DR) does he or she need a formal letter from the facility
owners? Does that letter need be submitted with the signature page? |
| 225 | [Q225 |Q225. Can an e-GRRT user enter in (but not sign, submit) all facility greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions without
being a Designated Representative (DR), Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) or Agent?] | Facility Registration | Can an
e-GRRT user enter in (but not sign, submit) all facility greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions without being a Designated
Representative (DR), Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) or Agent? |
| 226 | [Q226 |Q226. If my operation is both a facility and a supplier can the DR be two different people, one for the
facility and one for the supplier?] | Facility Registration | The Designated Representative (DR) may appoint one Alternate
Designated Representative (ADR) at each facility or supplier. If my operation is both a facility and a supplier can the DR be
two different people, one for the facility and one for the supplier? |
| 227 | [Q227 |Q227. What is the difference between a Designated Representative (DR) and Alternate Designated Representative
(ADR), and an Agent?] | Facility Registration | What is the difference between a Designated Representative (DR) and Alternate
Designated Representative (ADR), and an Agent? |
| 228 | [Q228 |Q228. What events require the Designated Representative (DR) or Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) to
resubmit a Certificate of Representation for the facilities they represent?] | Facility Registration | What events require
the Designated Representative (DR) or Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) to resubmit a Certificate of Representation
for the facilities they represent? |
| 251 | [Q251 |Q251. What if I can't find my facility or supplier on the e-GGRT facility search page? Will e-GRRT provide the
ability to add a new facility?] | Facility Registration | What if I can't find my facility or supplier on the e-GGRT facility
search page? Will e-GRRT provide the ability to add a new facility? |
| 252 | [Q252 |Q252. Does the facility registration process need to be completed in one session like the user registration
process?] | Facility Registration | Does the facility registration process need to be completed in one session like the user
registration process? |
| 253 | [Q253 |Q253. Will suppliers of fossil fuels (such as natural gas local distribution companies) follow the same
procedure to set up a companywide Certificate of Registration?] | Facility Registration | Will suppliers of fossil fuels
((such as natural gas local distribution companies) follow the same procedure to set up a companywide Certificate of
Registration? |
| 254 | [Q254 |Q254. Our operation includes a supplier under one subpart and a facility under another. Do they have to have
the same Designated Representative (DR)?] | Facility Registration | Our operation includes a supplier under one subpart and a
facility under another. Do they have to have the same Designated Representative (DR)? |
| 267 | [Q267 |Q267. If there is a change in owner or operator, does e-GGRT need to be updated within 90 days?] | Facility
Registration | If there is a change in owner or operator, does e-GGRT need to be updated within 90 days? |
| 270 | [Q270 |Q270. Where can I find the Certificate of Representation to file?] | Facility Registration | Where can I find
the Certificate of Representation to file? |
| 271 | [Q271 |Q271. If a Designated Representative's (DR) or Alternate Designated Representative's (ADR) password expires,
will their Agents still be able to access and work in e-GGRT?] | Facility Registration | If a Designated Representative's
(DR) or Alternate Designated Representative's (ADR) password expires, will their Agents still be able to access and work in
e-GGRT? |
| 272 | [Q272 |Q272. Must a large company with multiple facilities in different states have one Designated Representative
(DR) for all facilities, or can each facility have its own DR?] | Facility Registration | Must a large company with multiple
facilities in different states have one Designated Representative (DR) for all facilities, or can each facility have its own
DR? |
| 273 | [Q273 |Q273. Is there any way to be the Agent for all facilities at a company and fill out only one Notice of
Delegation?] | Facility Registration | Is there any way to be the Agent for all facilities at a company and fill out only one
Notice of Delegation? |
| 274 | [Q274 |Q274. If you want someone to be able to prepare an electronic report but not submit, what role should they
have?] | Facility Registration | If you want someone to be able to prepare an electronic report but not submit, what role
should they have? |
| 275 | [Q275 |Q275. If the Designated Representative (DR) or Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) changes at a facility
but no Agents change, must the DR or ADR submit new a Notice of Delegation for each Agent?] | Facility Registration | If the
Designated Representative (DR) or Alternate Designated Representative (ADR) changes at a facility but no Agents change, must
the DR or ADR submit new a Notice of Delegation for each Agent? |
| 283 | [Q283 |Q283. What address information should be entered for facilities with no street or mailing address?] | Facility
Registration | What address information should be entered for facilities with no street or mailing address? |
| 285 | [Q285 |Q285. I am required to report as both a facility and a supplier under Part 98? How will e-GGRT handle
registration and reporting for my facility?] | Facility Registration | I am required to report as both a facility and a
supplier under Part 98? How will e-GGRT handle registration and reporting for my facility? |
| 293 | [Q293 |Q293. Can I submit my annual GHG report during the Sandbox testing?] | Sandbox Testing | Can I submit my
annual GHG report during the Sandbox testing? |
| 294 | [Q294 |Q293. Can I submit my annual GHG report during the Sandbox testing?] | Sandbox Testing | Will data entered
during Sandbox testing be saved by EPA? |
| 295 | [Q295 |Q295. Will data I enter during Sandbox testing be subject to public information disclosure requests?] |
Sandbox Testing | Will data I enter during Sandbox testing be subject to public information disclosure requests? |
| 296 | [Q296 |Q296. Should I enter my actual emissions information during Sandbox testing?] | Sandbox Testing | Should I
enter my actual emissions information during Sandbox testing? |
| 297 | [Q297 |Q297. If I note a problem with e-GGRT during Sandbox testing what should I do?] | Sandbox Testing | If I note
a problem with e-GGRT during Sandbox testing what should I do? |
| 300 | [Q300 |Q300. Is the e-GGRT Sandbox testing different than the beta testing of e-GGRT?] | Sandbox Testing | Is the
e-GGRT Sandbox testing different than the beta testing of e-GGRT? |
| 301 | [Q301 |Q301. Does the Sandbox testing period just give the user an early look at how e-GGRT will work?] | Sandbox
Testing | Does the Sandbox testing period just give the user an early look at how e-GGRT will work? |
| 302 | [Q302 |Q302. Are there specific tasks that the Sandbox users must complete during their testing period?] | Sandbox
Testing | Are there specific tasks that the Sandbox users must complete during their testing period? |
| 367 | [Q367 |Q367. When will the Data Reporting tab be available to start entering data?] | Sandbox Testing | When will the
Data Reporting tab be available to start entering data? |
| 368 | [Q368 |Q368. Is there a way to develop the data input needed for reporting during the Sandbox testing, save it, and
then use it when performing the actual emission reporting?] | Sandbox Testing | Is there a way to develop the data input
needed for reporting during the Sandbox testing, save it, and then use it when performing the actual emission reporting? |
| 369 | [Q369 |Q369. Do you have to be associated with a registered facility to perform the Sandbox testing or can you enter
data into a fictional facility?] | Sandbox Testing | Do you have to be associated with a registered facility to perform the
Sandbox testing or can you enter data into a fictional facility? |
| 370 | [Q370 |Q370. Is there a deadline for signing up for Sandbox testing?] | Sandbox Testing | Is there a deadline for
signing up for Sandbox testing? |
| 371 | [Q371 |Q371. During Sandbox testing, do we create our own facility or do we use the facility provided by EPA?] |
Sandbox Testing | During Sandbox testing, do we create our own facility or do we use the facility provided by EPA? |
| 372 | [Q372 |Q372. Will everyone be able to be in the Sandbox facility at the same time? And will we see each other's
entries?] | Sandbox Testing | Will everyone be able to be in the Sandbox facility at the same time? And will we see each
other's entries? |
| 373 | [Q373 |Q373. Does my existing user name and password get me into the Sandbox?] | Sandbox Testing | Does my existing
user name and password get me into the Sandbox? |
| 374 | [Q374 |Q374. How do we train our "leadership" to sign and submit if this capability is disabled in the Sandbox? Will
there be printed or PDF instructions with screen shots and flow diagrams for these steps?] | Sandbox Testing | How do we
train our "leadership" to sign and submit if this capability is disabled in the Sandbox? Will there be printed or PDF
instructions with screen shots and flow diagrams for these steps? |
| 375 | [Q375 |Q375. In the Sandbox, will I be able to test both the XML upload capability and the web forms on my one test
facility?] | Sandbox Testing | In the Sandbox, will I be able to test both the XML upload capability and the web forms on my
one test facility? |
| 376 | [Q376 |Q376. Since the Sandbox only allows for one facility is there a simple way to clear all entered data and start
over to test different types of facilities?] | Sandbox Testing | Since the Sandbox only allows for one facility is there a
simple way to clear all entered data and start over to test different types of facilities? |
| 377 | [Q377 |Q377. During the Sandbox testing, will we be able to create any number of units or groups with different
subparts?] | Sandbox Testing | During the Sandbox testing, will we be able to create any number of units or groups with
different subparts? |
| 378 | [Q378 |Q378. In the Sandbox, can we submit more than once for a facility?] | Sandbox Testing | In the Sandbox, can we
submit more than once for a facility? |
| 379 | [Q379 |Q379. Can we test web forms using our facility, and at a later date repeat the test using a different data
set? Or, do we have only one chance to test with data?] | Sandbox Testing | Can we test web forms using our facility, and at
a later date repeat the test using a different data set? Or, do we have only one chance to test with data? |
| 380 | [Q380 |Q380. This Sandbox testing doesn't cover Subpart LL and MM, correct? I haven't gone through the website in
detail yet - are there any webinars or Sandbox testing opportunities for entering data for Subparts LL or MM?] | Sandbox
Testing | This Sandbox testing doesn't cover Subpart LL and MM, correct? I haven't gone through the website in detail yet -
are there any webinars or Sandbox testing opportunities for entering data for Subparts LL or MM? |
| 381 | [Q381 |Q381. When the report bug or problem link is clicked, will it keep the page we're on open?] | Sandbox Testing
| When the report bug or problem link is clicked, will it keep the page we're on open? |
| 382 | [Q382 |Q382. Will there only be any additional testing opportunities after the June Sandbox testing period and before
the first reporting deadline on September 30, 2011?] | Sandbox Testing | Will there only be any additional testing
opportunities after the June Sandbox testing period and before the first reporting deadline on September 30, 2011? |
| 383 | [Q383 |Q383. Is there a chance that any of the calculation spreadsheets will be revised between the Sandbox testing
and when e- GGRT is available for actual reporting?] | Sandbox Testing | Is there a chance that any of the calculation
spreadsheets will be revised between the Sandbox testing and when e\- GGRT is available for actual reporting? |
| 384 | [Q384 |Q384. Will all subparts be available during the Sandbox testing?] | Sandbox Testing | Will all subparts be
available during the Sandbox testing? |
| 385 | [Q385 |Q385. Might the XML schema change as a result of Sandbox testing?] | Sandbox Testing | Might the XML schema
change as a result of Sandbox testing? |
| 386 | [Q386 |Q386. My XML report generation tool will not be ready until late in the year. Can I access the Sandbox at that
time?] | Sandbox Testing | My XML report generation tool will not be ready until late in the year. Can I access the Sandbox
at that time? |
| 204 | [Q204 |Q204. I am a CAMD Business System (CBS) user. What information will be imported to e-GGRT during user
registration?] | User Registration | I am a CAMD Business System (CBS) user. What information will be imported to e-GGRT
during user registration? |
| 205 | [Q205 |Q205. Are the Certificates of Representation still required to be submitted by Jan 30, 2011 (for reporting
year 2010), if EPA has the current Designated Representative (DR) registered in CAMD Business System (Part 75 CAIR)?] | User
Registration | Are the Certificates of Representation still required to be submitted by Jan 30, 2011 (for reporting year
2010), if EPA has the current Designated Representative (DR) registered in CAMD Business System (Part 75 CAIR)? |
| 206 | [Q206 |Q205. Are the Certificates of Representation still required to be submitted by Jan 30, 2011 (for reporting
year 2010), if EPA has the current Designated Representative (DR) registered in CAMD Business System (Part 75 CAIR)?] | User
Registration | If someone has both a CAMD Business System user account and a CDX account which one do they use to log in to
e-GGRT? |
| 208 | [Q208 |Q208. I am the Designated Representative (DR) in CAMD Business System (CBS). Do I need to be the first user to
log in to e-GGRT for my facility or can someone else log in first?] | User Registration | I am the Designated Representative
(DR) in CAMD Business System (CBS). Do I need to be the first user to log in to e-GGRT for my facility or can someone else
log in first? |
| 209 | [Q209 |Q209. Is it mandatory to link the CAMD Business System Designated Representative (DR) user account with the
e-GGRT DR user account?] | User Registration | Is it mandatory to link the CAMD Business System Designated Representative
(DR) user account with the e-GGRT DR user account? |
| 210 | [Q210 |http://www.ccdsupport.com/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=80544171] | User Registration | Why can't I
find my CAMD Business System (CBS) facility in the facility search page? |
| 240 | [Q240 |Q240. The address shown for the Electronic Signature Agreement submission looks like a street address. Can we
send the Electronic Signature Agreement by via regular mail, certified mail or other express mail?] | User Registration | The
address shown for the Electronic Signature Agreement submission looks like a street address. Can we send the Electronic
Signature Agreement by via regular mail, certified mail or other express mail? |
| 241 | [Q241 |Q241. Similar to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), does only the certifier need to complete the Electronic
Signature Agreement or do all users and Agents?] | User Registration | Similar to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), does only
the certifier need to complete the Electronic Signature Agreement or do all users and Agents? |
| 242 | [Q242 |Q242. Will it be possible to get a copy of the e-GGRT Terms and Conditions so I can review them in advance?] |
User Registration | Will it be possible to get a copy of the e-GGRT Terms and Conditions so I can review them in advance? |
| 243 | [Q243 |Q243. If a single individual will be entering information for multiple facilities, can a single Electronic
Signature Agreement be submitted to cover all facilities or will multiple Electronic Signature Agreements need to be
submitted?] | User Registration | If a single individual will be entering information for multiple facilities, can a single
Electronic Signature Agreement be submitted to cover all facilities or will multiple Electronic Signature Agreements need to
be submitted? |
| 245 | [Q245 |Q245. If I've already submitted an Electronic Signature Agreement for my CDX account, do I have to submit
another one for e-GGRT?] | User Registration | If I've already submitted an Electronic Signature Agreement for my CDX
account, do I have to submit another one for e-GGRT? |
| 246 | [Q246 |Q246. If I've submitted an Electronic Signature Agreement for my CAMD Business System account, will that work
for e-GGRT?] | User Registration | If I've submitted an Electronic Signature Agreement for my CAMD Business System account,
will that work for e-GGRT? |
| 247 | [Q247 |Q247. To what address do I send the Electronic Signature Agreement?] | User Registration | To what address do
I send the Electronic Signature Agreement? |
| 248 | [Q248 |Q248. My Electronic Signature Agreement is lost. How do I print a new copy and mail it in?] | User
Registration | My Electronic Signature Agreement is lost. How do I print a new copy and mail it in? |
| 249 | [Q249 |Q249. Why would EPA reject an Electronic Signature Agreement?] | User Registration | Why would EPA reject an
Electronic Signature Agreement? |
| 256 | [Q256 |Q256. Do Agents have a different login and password from the Designated Representative (DR)?] | User
Registration | Do Agents have a different login and password from the Designated Representative (DR)? |
| 257 | [Q257 |Q257. What happens if you do not complete user registration in one session? Can you start again later?] | User
Registration | What happens if you do not complete user registration in one session? Can you start again later? |
| 258 | [Q258 |Q258. Does e-GGRT allow an international address in the user profile?] | User Registration | Does e-GGRT allow
an international address in the user profile? |
| 259 | [Q259 |Q259. Is there a mechanism to support multiple companies from a single email address?]\\ | User Registration |
Is there a mechanism to support multiple companies from a single email address? |
| 260 | [Q260 |Q260. How often do I need to change my e-GGRT password?] | User Registration | How often do I need to change
my e-GGRT password? |
| 261 | [Q261 |Q261. I forgot my e-GGRT user name. How do I retrieve it?] | User Registration | I forgot my e-GGRT user name.
How do I retrieve it? |
| 262 | [Q262 |Q262. I lost my password. How can I get it reset?] | User Registration | I lost my password. How can I get it
reset? |
| 263 | [Q263 |Q263. How do I reset my expired password?] | User Registration | How do I reset my expired password? |
| 264 | [Q264 |Q264. How do I unlock my e-GGRT account?] | User Registration | How do I unlock my e-GGRT account? |
| 265 | [Q265 |Q265. During user registration, I already provided a secret question and answer. Why do I also need challenge
questions and answers?] | User Registration | During user registration, I already provided a secret question and answer. Why
do I also need challenge questions and answers? |
| 269 | [Q269 |Q269. If I submit data only once a year, why does the password expire every 90 days?] | User Registration | If
I submit data only once a year, why does the password expire every 90 days? |
| 277 | [Q277 |Q277. Can you log in to e-GGRT with your ECMPS user name and password?] | User Registration | Can you log in
to e-GGRT with your ECMPS user name and password? |
| 1 | [Q1 |Q1. What is the action being taken] | Subpart A | What is the action being taken? |
| 2 | [Q2 |Q2. What is the purpose of the rule?] | Subpart A | What is the purpose of the rule? |
| 3 | [Q3 |Q3. What is the effective date of the rule?] | Subpart A | What is the effective date of the rule? |
| 5 | [Q5 |Q5. Who will have to report under the final rule?] | Subpart A | Who will have to report under the final rule? |
| 7 | [Q7 |Q7. Which greenhouse gases (GHGs) are covered under the rule?] | Subpart A | Which greenhouse gases (GHGs) are
covered under the rule? |
| 9 | [Q9 |Q9. Are mobile sources included in this rule?] | Subpart A | Are mobile sources included in this rule? |
| 10 | [Q10 |Q10. What is the definition of a "facility"?] | Subpart A | What is the definition of a "facility"? |
| 11 | [Q11 |Q11. Will EPA collect data at the unit-, facility-, or corporate-wide level?] | Subpart A | Will EPA collect
data at the unit-, facility-, or corporate-wide level? |
| 12 | [Q12 |Q12. Will EPA accept emissions information from facilities that do not have to report under the mandatory
reporting rule? Basically can reporters provide voluntary information to EPA following MRR protocols? In turn would EPA keep
this info and share] | Subpart A | Will EPA accept emissions information from facilities that do not have to report under the
mandatory reporting rule? Basically can reporters provide voluntary information to EPA following MRR protocols? In turn would
EPA keep this info and share it with the states? |
| 13 | [Q13 |Q13. Can you please describe what constitutes a facility? For example, if a hospital has four building] |
Subpart A | Can you please describe what constitutes a facility? For example, if a hospital has four buildings, does the
rulemaking pertain to the four buildings as a composite, or to each individually? What if the four separate buildings are
connected by above-ground or below-ground walkways/tunnels? What if an industrial campus has several different businesses on
its property? Each business calculates their own? And if one of the businesses has several buildings, are they treated as a
composite or individually? Additionally, the same would apply for a University that has buildings on one campus, or as in
many urban settings, the buildings are located in various addresses in a city. |
| 14 | [Q14 |Q14. What is the estimated cost to implement this rule?] | Subpart A | What is the estimated cost to implement
this rule? |
| 15 | [Q15 |Q15. What impact does this rule have on small businesses?] | Subpart A | What impact does this rule have on
small businesses? |
| 16 | [Q16 |Q16. Did EPA engage stakeholders in the development of the rule?] | Subpart A | Did EPA engage stakeholders in
the development of the rule? |
| 17 | [Q17 |Q17. Was my comment submitted during the public comment period addressed?] | Subpart A | Was my comment
submitted during the public comment period addressed? |
| 18 | [Q18 |Q18. Is this rule a cap and trade regulation?] | Subpart A | Is this rule a cap and trade regulation? |
| 20 | [Q20 |Q20. Does the rule apply to U.S. Territories?] | Subpart A | Does the rule apply to U.S. Territories? |
| 21 | [Q21|Q21. How did EPA develop the general threshold of 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (mtCO2e) per
year?] | Subpart A | How did EPA develop the general threshold of 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (mtCO2e)
per year? |
| 22 | [Q22 |Q22. How much is 25,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)?] | Subpart A | How much is 25,000 metric tons of
CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)? |
| 23 | [Q23 |Q23. Are there some sectors where all facilities have to report regardless of whether they meet the 25,000
metric tons CO2e threshold?] | Subpart A | Are there some sectors where all facilities have to report regardless of whether
they meet the 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (mtCO2e) annual threshold? |
| 25 | [Q25 |Q25. Will all direct emitters of greenhouse gases (GHGs) be included in the rule?] | Subpart A | Will all direct
emitters of greenhouse gases (GHGs) be included in the rule? |
| 26 | [Q26 |Q26. Is there a simple way for facilities with stationary fuel combustion units to determine if they will be
required to report?] | Subpart A | Is there a simple way for facilities with stationary fuel combustion units to determine if
they will be required to report? |
| 27 | [Q27 |Q27. Will individual home owners be required to report under this rule?] | Subpart A | Will individual home
owners be required to report under this rule? |
| 28 | [Q28 |Q28. Will individual car or truck owners be required to report?] | Subpart A | Will individual car or truck
owners be required to report? |
| 29 | [Q29 |Q29. Will owners of commercial buildings be required to report?] | Subpart A | Will owners of commercial
buildings be required to report? |
| 30 | [Q30 |Q30. Will federal, state, or local facilities have to report emissions?] | Subpart A | Will federal, state, or
local facilities have to report emissions? |
| 31 | [Q31 |Q31. Are terrestrial carbon sequestration ("sinks") and offsets projects included in this rule?] | Subpart A |
Are terrestrial carbon sequestration ("sinks") and offsets projects included in this rule? |
| 32 | [Q32 |Q32. Why are both downstream and upstream reporting required?] | Subpart A | Why are both downstream and
upstream reporting required? |
| 33 | [Q33 |Q33. Will there be double-reporting of emissions under this rule?] | Subpart A | Will there be double-reporting
of emissions under this rule? |
| 35 | [Q35 |Q35. How is the reporting of ethanol production and or biogenic emissions being handled in the rule?] | Subpart
A | How is the reporting of ethanol production and or biogenic emissions being handled in the rule? |
| 36 | [Q36 |Q36. The Applicability Tool says I need to report, but I don't think the tool is right. Please confirm.] |
Subpart A | The Applicability Tool says I need to report, but I don't think the tool is right. Please confirm. |
| 37 | [Q37 |Q37. Is applicability based on actual emissions or potential emissions?] | Subpart A | Is applicability based on
actual emissions or potential emissions? |
| 42 | [Q42 |Q42. How will emissions data be verified?] | Subpart A | How will emissions data be verified? |
| 43 | [Q43 |Q43. Will EPA provide training and guidance for reporters?] | Subpart A | Will EPA provide training and guidance
for reporters? |
| 45 | [Q45 |Q45. If facility intends to obtain fuel usage data from utility bills, but its utility bills reflect fuel usage
through middle of the month, how does EPA recommend a facility estimate fuel use for the calendar year? Is it acceptable to
pro-rate fuel use?] | Subpart A | If facility intends to obtain fuel usage data from utility bills, but its utility bills
reflect fuel usage through middle of the month, how does EPA recommend a facility estimate fuel use for the calendar year? Is
it acceptable to pro-rate fuel use? |
| 50 | [Q50 |Q50. When are reporters required to complete their GHG Monitoring Plan?] | Subpart A | When are reporters
required to complete their GHG Monitoring Plan? |
| 51 | [Q51 |Q51. What representative of a reporting facility is in charge of reporting? Is it the operator or facility
owner? Can a third partybe hired to report on behalf of the reporting facility?] | Subpart A | What representative of a
reporting facility is in charge of reporting? For example, is it the operator or facility owner? What if a contractor
operates a facility owned by someone else? Lastly, can a third partybe hired to report on behalf of the reporting facility? |
| 53 | [Q53 |Q53. Does this final rule preempt states from regulating or requiring reporting of greenhouse gases (GHGs)?] |
Subpart A | Does this final rule preempt states from regulating or requiring reporting of greenhouse gases (GHGs)? |
| 54 | [Q54 |Q54. Will data collection be delegated to state agencies?] | Subpart A | Will data collection be delegated to
state agencies? |
| 56 | [Q56 |Q56. How is this reporting rule different from the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks report
(Inventory)?] | Subpart A | How is this reporting rule different from the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and
Sinks report (Inventory)? |
| 57 | [Q57 |Q57. Will this rule negate the need for the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks in the future?]
| Subpart A | Will this rule negate the need for the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks in the future? |
| 58 | [Q58 |Q58. Would this rule need to be addressed in Title V operating permits?] | Subpart A | Would this rule need to
be addressed in Title V operating permits? |
| 59 | [Q59 |Q59. How could the passing of the Waxman-Markey Bill affect this regulation?] | Subpart A | How could the
passing of the Waxman-Markey Bill affect this regulation? |
| 60 | [Q60 |Q60. How will the GHG Reporting Rule fit in or be harmonized with state and local reporting obligations for
criteria pollutants, toxics, and state-specific GHG reporting requirements?] | Subpart A | How will the GHG Reporting Rule
fit in or be harmonized with state and local reporting obligations for criteria pollutants, toxics, and state-specific GHG
reporting requirements? |
| 61 | [Q61 |Q61. How will data be efficiently shared among existing state greenhouse gas (GHG) programs and this new federal
reporting program?] | Subpart A | How will data be efficiently shared among existing state greenhouse gas (GHG) programs and
this new federal reporting program? |
| 62 | [Q62 |Q62. Where can I find more detailed information on the rule?] | Subpart A | Where can I find more detailed
information on the rule? |
| 110 | [Q110 |Q110. If two entities share a Title V permit would that preclude them from reporting separately even if there
is no common ownership or control?] | Subpart A | If two entities share a Title V permit would that preclude them from
reporting separately even if there is no common ownership or control? |
| 126 | [Q126 |Q126. If a campus is divided by several blocks of property not owned by the entity - can that area be defined
as a facility by itself?] | Subpart A | If a campus is divided by several blocks of property not owned by the entity -- can
that area be defined as a facility by itself? |
| 127 | [Q127 |Q127. If a campus is divided by a non-owned body of water (e.g., a river), does that create two distinct
facilities?] | Subpart A | If a campus is divided by a non-owned body of water (e.g., a river), does that create two distinct
facilities? |
| 129 | [Q129 |Q129. I leased space within my definition of "facility", if I do not track fuel use for that space, do I have
to include it in my report?] | Subpart A | I leased space within my definition of "facility", if I do not track fuel use for
that space, do I have to include it in my report? |
| 130 | [Q130 |Q130. I have space which I own, but lease to a third party within my "facility" and the tenant pays the
utilities, do I have to include that building space?] | Subpart A | I have space which I own, but lease to a third party
within my "facility" and the tenant pays the utilities, do I have to include that building space? |
| 131 | [Q131 |Q131. Some entities may choose to report all greenhouse emissions for ease of data management. If cap and
trade rules on greenhouse gas emissions are promulgated , could you speculate whether entities would be able to restate their
emissions?] | Subpart A | Some entities may choose to report all greenhouse emissions for ease of data management, even if
some sources do not meet the definition of "facility" and exceed the threshold. If cap and trade rules on greenhouse gas
emissions are promulgated in the future and GHG Reporting Rule data is used to establish a cap and trade system, could you
speculate whether entities would be able to restate their emissions? |
| 132 | [Q132 |Q132. Provide one or two specific examples of what would be acceptable to EPA under §98.3(g)(5)( i )(B),
"Explanation of processes and methods used to collect the necessary data for the GHG calculations".] | Subpart A | Provide
one or two specific examples of what would be acceptable to EPA under §98.3(g)(5)\(i)(B), "Explanation of processes and
methods used to collect the necessary data for the GHG calculations". |
| 142 | [Q142 |Q142. In the event fuel volume is based on third-party fuel billing meters that meet the exemption in
98.3(i)4, what are the record keeping requirements?] | Subpart A | In the event fuel volume is based on third-party fuel
billing meters that meet the exemption in 98.3(i)4, what are the record keeping requirements? |
| 155 | [Q155 |Q155. How did EPA use input from stakeholders in the development of the proposed rule amendments?] | Subpart A
| How did EPA use input from stakeholders in the development of the proposed rule amendments? |
| 179 | [Q179 |Q179. Section 98.4(b) states the designated representative shall be an individual selected by an agreement
binding on the owner or operator of the facility. What constitutes the "agreement"?] | Subpart A | Section 98.4(b) states the
designated representative shall be an individual selected by an agreement binding on the owner or operator of the facility.
What constitutes the "agreement"? |
| 180 | [Q180 |Q180. For subparts that were published on June 12, 2010, when is the Certificate of Representation (COR) due?]
| Subpart A | For subparts that were published on June 12, 2010, which are magnesium production (subpart T), underground coal
mines (subpart FF), industrial wastewater treatment (subpart II) and industrial landfills (subpart TT), when is the
Certificate of Representation (COR) due? |
| 181 | [Q181 |Q181. When are the requests for use of Best Available Monitoring Methods (BAMM) for subparts T, FF, II, and TT
due?] | Subpart A | When are the requests for use of Best Available Monitoring Methods (BAMM) for subparts T, FF, II, and TT
due? |
| 182 | [Q182 |Q182. For subparts T, FF, II, and TT, is the use of Best Available Monitoring Methods (BAMM) automatically
allowed for the first quarter of 2011 (January 1, 2011 to March 31, 2011)?] | Subpart A | For subparts T, FF, II, and TT, is
the use of Best Available Monitoring Methods (BAMM) automatically allowed for the first quarter of 2011 (January 1, 2011 to
March 31, 2011)? |
| 278 | [Q278 |Q278. My facility has completed its use of best available monitoring methods (BAMM) and is now fully following
the methods in the final rule. Do and I need to notify EPA of this change?] | Subpart A | My facility has completed its use
of best available monitoring methods (BAMM) and is now fully following the methods in the final rule. Do and I need to notify
EPA of this change? |
| 284 | [Q284 |Q284. The definition of "owner" and "operator" under 98.6 refers to a "person." Is a person only a single
individual?] | Subpart A | The definition of "owner" and "operator" under 98.6 refers to a "person." Is a person only a
singlesingle individual? |
| 299 | [Q299 |Q299. What does EPA mean by the term "sequential or simultaneous" in the definition of co-generation?] |
Subpart A | What does EPA mean by the term "sequential or simultaneous" in the definition of co-generation? |
| 321 | [Q321 |Q321. Does the roll-up calculator distinguish between direct emitters and suppliers?] | Subpart A | Does the
roll-up calculator distinguish between direct emitters and suppliers? |
| 388 | [Q388|faq:Q388. Who must submit requests and one-time reports to EPA under Part 98?] | Subpart A | Who must submit
requests and one-time reports to EPA under Part 98? |
| 44 | [Q44 |faq:Q44. There are currently no CEMS available at my facility. Is there a provision to allow calculations of Tier 1,
2 or 3 if the cost of purchasing and installing CEMS will be seriously detrimental to the company?] | Subpart C | There are
currently no CEMS available at my facility. Is there a provision to allow calculations of Tier 1, 2 or 3 if the cost of
purchasing and installing CEMS will be seriously detrimental to the company? |
| 64 | [Q64 |faq:Q64. Should pilot gas be included in greenhouse gas calculations?] | Subpart C | Should pilot gas be included in
greenhouse gas calculations? |
| 66 | [Q66 |faq:Q66. Where does no. 2 diesel fuel fit into Table C-1 and C-2?] | Subpart C | Where does no. 2 diesel fuel fit
into Table C-1 and C-2? |
| 67 | [Q67 |faq:Q64. Should pilot gas be included in greenhouse gas calculations?] | Subpart C | Where the heat input capacity
of a combustion unit is less than 250 mm Btu per hour input capacity and the unit is not subject to Tier 3 or 4 per Subpart Y
of Part 98, and where there might be more than one fuel type fed to...? |
| 68 | [Q68 |faq:Q68. 40 CFR §98.33(a)(3)(iii) indicates that "For units that combust municipal solid waste (MSW) and that
produce steam, use Equation C-2c of this section". However, Table C-1...] | Subpart C | 40 CFR §98.33(a)(3)(iii) indicates
that "For units that combust municipal solid waste (MSW) and that produce steam, use Equation C-2c of this section". However,
Table C-1... |
| 200 | [Q69 |faq:Q69. Does fuel use for comfort heating and hot water heaters need to be reported?] | Subpart C | Does fuel use
for comfort heating and hot water heaters need to be reported? |
| 70 | [Q70 |faq:Q70. Would fuels combusted in a test stand be considered as stationary fuel combustion when the articles
being tested are mobile sources (aircraft, rocket, missile, spacecraft)?] | Subpart C | Would fuels combusted in a test stand
be considered as stationary fuel combustion when the articles being tested are mobile sources (aircraft, rocket, missile,
spacecraft)? |
| 71 | [Q71 |faq:Q71. For CAIR-affected units that monitor SO2 and NOX emissions and Heat Input using the provisions of Part 75
Appendix D & E, but are not required to report CO2 mass emissions, may Part 75 Appendix G be used for CO2 reporting under
Part 98?] | Subpart C | For CAIR-affected units that monitor SO2 and NOX emissions and Heat Input using the provisions of
Part 75 Appendix D & E, but are not required to report CO2 mass emissions, may Part 75 Appendix G be used for CO2 reporting
under Part 98? |
| 72 | [Q72 |faq:Q72. For a unit that currently uses gas monitors for other pollutants, but does not have a flow monitor, is it
necessary to install and certify a flow monitor by March 31, 2010...?] | Subpart C | For a unit that currently uses gas
monitors for other pollutants, but does not have a flow monitor, is it necessary to install and certify a flow monitor by
March 31, 2010...? |
| 73 | [Q73 |faq:Q73. If a non-Acid Rain unit combusts coal or other solid fossil fuel and has gas monitors installed but does
not have a stack flow monitor, is installation and certification of a stack flow monitor required?] | Subpart C | If a
non-Acid Rain unit combusts coal or other solid fossil fuel and has gas monitors installed but does not have a stack flow
monitor, is installation and certification of a stack flow monitor required? |
| 74 | [Q74 |faq:Q74. If a unit that combusts only fossil fuels has a CEMS for CO2 and uses Tier 4, must CO2 be reported by fuel
type?] | Subpart C | If a unit that combusts only fossil fuels has a CEMS for CO2 and uses Tier 4, must CO2 be reported by
fuel type? |
| 75 | [Q75 |faq:Q75. For a unit that combusts fossil and biomass fuels that has a CEMS for CO2 and uses Tier 4, must CO2 be
reported by fuel type?] | Subpart C | For a unit that combusts fossil and biomass fuels that has a CEMS for CO2 and uses Tier
4, must CO2 be reported by fuel type? |
| 76 | [Q76 |faq:Q76. For a group of units that combusts only pipeline quality natural gas, may a shared fuel flow meter on a
common pipe or gas supplier billing meter data be used to determine the CO2 mass emissions for the group of units?] | Subpart
C | For a group of units that combusts only pipeline quality natural gas, may a shared fuel flow meter on a common pipe or
gas supplier billing meter data be used to determine the CO2 mass emissions for the group of units? |
| 77 | [Q77 |faq:Q77. For a unit that has an O2 monitor and doesn't meet the conditions required to use Tier 4, but elects to use
Tier 4, what are the monitoring requirements?] | Subpart C | For a unit that has an O2 monitor and doesn't meet the
conditions required to use Tier 4, but elects to use Tier 4, what are the monitoring requirements? |
| 78 | [Q78 |faq:Q78. For a source that has CEMS for other pollutants, but not for CO2 mass measurement, and is required to use
Tier 4, when must the monitors be installed and certified?] | Subpart C | For a source that has CEMS for other pollutants,
but not for CO2 mass measurement, and is required to use Tier 4, when must the monitors be installed and certified? |
| 80 | [Q80 |faq:Q80. If the HHV is known as part of a general energy management system, but not sampled on a routine basis, may
Tier 1 be used?] | Subpart C | If the HHV is known as part of a general energy management system, but not sampled on a
routine basis, may Tier 1 be used? |
| 211 | [Q81 |faq:Q81. If a combustion unit is greater than 250 mmBtu per hour, combusts a biomass fuel listed in Table C-1,
and receives HHV data at the required frequency in §98.34(a), may Tier 1 be used per 40 CFR 98.33(b)(1)(iii)?] | Subpart C |
If a combustion unit is greater than 250 mmBtu per hour, combusts a biomass fuel listed in Table C-1, and receives HHV data
at the required frequency in §98.34(a), may Tier 1 be used per 40 CFR 98.33(b)(1)(iii)? |
| 82 | [Q82 |faq:Q82. For a combustion turbine that only burns diesel oil and pipeline natural gas, is it acceptable to use
Tier 2 to calculate CO2 emissions?] | Subpart C | For a non-Acid Rain combustion turbine rated over 250 mmBtu per hour that
only burns diesel oil and pipeline natural gas, is it acceptable to use Tier 2... |
| 83 | [Q83 |http://www.ccdsupport.com/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=80543959] | Subpart C | For diesel fuel (e.g.,
No. 1 or No. 2 fuel oil) shipments that are received 1 or 2 times a year, is it sufficient to sample the fuel carbon content
upon receipt of each shipment for Tier 3? |
| 84 | [Q84 |faq:Q84. For a unit that is not required to use Tier 4 (CEMS monitoring), which tier is required if you receive
HHV with some coal shipments, but not every coal shipment?] | Subpart C | For a unit that is not required to use Tier 4 (CEMS
monitoring), which tier is required if you receive HHV with some coal shipments, but not every coal shipment? |
| 85 | [Q85 |faq:Q85. Is the use of Subpart C tiers required after 2010 and is it acceptable to use the best available
monitoring provisions under Subpart A beyond 2010?] | Subpart C | Is the use of Subpart C tiers required after 2010 and is it
acceptable to use the best available monitoring provisions under Subpart A beyond 2010? |
| 86 | [Q86 |faq:Q86. Does Tier 3 have to be used if a unit is less than or equal to 250 mmBtu per hour, but has a continuous
gas chromatograph to determine carbon content?] | Subpart C | Does Tier 3 have to be used if a unit is less than or equal to
250 mmBtu per hour, but has a continuous gas chromatograph to determine carbon content? |
| 87 | [Q87 |faq:Q87. What Tier, if any, must be used for a fuel not listed in Table C-1 that is less than 10% of the heat
input of a combustion unit?] | Subpart C | What Tier, if any, must be used for a fuel not listed in Table C-1 that is less
than 10% of the heat input of a combustion unit? |
| 88 | [Q88 |faq:Q88. If a combustion unit with a heat input capacity less than 250 mmBtu per hour burns both natural gas and
a liquid fuel, and the quantities are known...] | Subpart C | If a combustion unit with a heat input capacity less than 250
mmBtu per hour burns both natural gas and a liquid fuel, and the quantities are known... |
| 89 | [Q89|faq:Q89. Do facilities that are required to use the Tier 4 calculation methodology in subpart C have to apply for
an extension under 98.3(d)(2) if they cannot get the appropriate equipment in place by March 31, 2010?] | Subpart C | Do
facilities that are required to use the Tier 4 calculation methodology in subpart C have to apply for an extension under
98.3(d)(2) if they cannot get the appropriate equipment in place by March 31, 2010? |
| 90 | [Q90 |faq:Q90. Does EPA accept thermal flow meters for measuring volumetric flow rate under 98.34?] | Subpart C | Does
EPA accept thermal flow meters for measuring volumetric flow rate under 98.34? |
| 91 | [Q91 |faq:Q91. Are orifice, venturi, and nozzle flow meters required to have temperature, and total pressure
transmitters located on the flowmeters?] | Subpart C | Are orifice, venturi, and nozzle flow meters required to have
temperature, and total pressure transmitters located on the flowmeters? |
| 92 | [Q92 |faq:Q92. For a unit that operates continuously with infrequent outages and will not be able to meet the April 1,
2010 deadline for the initial calibration of a Tier 3 fuel flow meter, does the facility have to request an extension from
EPA?] | Subpart C | For a unit that operates continuously with infrequent outages and will not be able to meet the April 1,
2010 deadline for the initial calibration of a Tier 3 fuel flow meter, does the facility have to request an extension from
EPA? |
| 93 | [Q93 |faq:Q93. What should facilities do if the calibration error for fuel flow meters that exceeds the 5.0%
performance specification?] | Subpart C | What should facilities do if the calibration error for fuel flow meters that
exceeds the 5.0% performance specification? |
| 94 | [Q94 |faq:Q94. For Tier 3, if the equipment in place on January 1, 2010 is unable to measure carbon content and
molecular weight of the fuel on a daily basis, must that equipment be replaced?] | Subpart C | For Tier 3, if the equipment
in place on January 1, 2010 is unable to measure carbon content and molecular weight of the fuel on a daily basis, must that
equipment be replaced? |
| 95 | [Q95 |faq:Q95. If a facility has a billing meter for natural gas for units throughout the facility and individual
units also have their own meters, is there an obligation under the rule to use the individual unit meters?] | Subpart C | If
a facility has a billing meter for natural gas distributed to the combustion units throughout the facility, and if these
combustion units also have their own meters, is there an obligation... |
| 226 | [Q96 |faq:Q96. Is there a recurring fuel flow meter calibration requirement for Tier 1 and Tier 2 units?] | Subpart C
| Is there a recurring fuel flow meter calibration requirement for Tier 1 and Tier 2 units? |
| 227 | [Q97|faq:Q97. Does the calibration exemption for fuel billing meters still apply for common pipe reporting option?] |
Subpart C | Does the calibration exemption for fuel billing meters still apply for common pipe reporting option? |
| 133 | [Q133 |faq:Q133. Can I use more than 1 Tier Method for my facility?] | Subpart C | Can I use more than 1 Tier Method
for my facility? |
| 134 | [Q134 |faq:Q134. I have a natural gas emergency generator and a boiler in a building within the facility but no means
to separate the usage out - how do I account for that, since the e-gen is not included?] | Subpart C | I have a natural gas
emergency generator and a boiler in a building within the facility but no means to separate the usage out -- how do I account
for that, since the e-gen is not included? |
| 135 | [Q135 |faq:Q135. I have natural gas meter records for a building that uses natural gas for heating and cooking - but
no separate meters - how do we account for that?] | Subpart C | I have natural gas meter records for a building that uses
natural gas for heating and cooking -- but no separate meters -- how do we account for that? |
| 137 | [Q137 |faq:Q137. I do not have a fuel meters at a building on the source, but know how much fuel is delivered. This
is not the actual amount used, since my inventory at the beginning of the year may be different than the end - should I use
the delivered amount?] | Subpart C | I do not have a fuel meters at a building on the source, but know how much fuel is
delivered. This is not the actual amount used, since my inventory at the beginning of the year may be different than the end
-- should I use the delivered amount? |
| 138 | [Q138|faq:Q138. Please explain what High Heat Value (HHV) testing is and how a school's EH&S personnel would know if
this is occurring?] | Subpart C | Please explain what High Heat Value (HHV) testing is and how a school's EH&S personnel
would know if this is occurring? |
| 139 | [Q139 |faq:Q139. Would a boiler (or other combustion unit) that is mounted on a trailer or movable platform, that is
used to provide temporary services while facility equipment is serviced, upgraded, or replaced, and where such equipment
remains at the facility...] | Subpart C | Would a boiler (or other combustion unit) that is mounted on a trailer or movable
platform, that is used to provide temporary services while facility equipment is serviced, upgraded, or replaced, and where
such equipment remains at the facility... |
| 140 | [Q140 |faq:Q140. Would the following be considered stationary or portable sources, assuming their location falls
within the definition of facility?] | Subpart C | Would the following be considered stationary or portable sources, assuming
their location falls within the definition of facility? |
| 235 | [Q146 |faq:Q146. Many facilities use mass or volumetric flow meters to measure gaseous streams. Please confirm
whether it is acceptable to use a mass flow meter to determine the volumetric flow rate of gaseous streams under Subpart C or
the GHG Reporting Rule.] | Subpart C | Many facilities use mass or volumetric flow meters to measure gaseous streams. Please
confirm whether it is acceptable to use a mass flow meter to determine the volumetric flow rate of gaseous streams under
Subpart C or the GHG Reporting Rule. |
| 148 | [Q148 |faq:Q148. With respect to coal or fuel oil, the rule requires analysis of at least one representative sample
from each lot. Does EPA have any additional guidance on what constitutes a "lot?"] | Subpart C | With respect to coal or fuel
oil, the rule requires analysis of at least one representative sample from each lot. Does EPA have any additional guidance on
what constitutes a "lot?" |
| 237 | [Q149 |faq:Q149. If coal comes from the same source, how many deliveries must be analyzed to have a representative
sample?] | Subpart C | If coal comes from the same source, how many deliveries must be analyzed to have a representative
sample? |
| 307 | [Q307 |faq:Q307. How do you report a unit in e-GGRT that uses Tier 2 or 3 for part of the year and CEMS for the
remainder of the year?] | Subpart C | How do you report a unit in e-GGRT that uses Tier 2 or 3 for part of the year and CEMS
for the remainder of the year? |
| 239 | [Q308|faq:Q308. How do you report in e-GGRT a fuel that changed calculation methodology from Tier 1 to Tier 2 for a
given configuration during the middle of the year?] | Subpart C | How do you report in e-GGRT a fuel that changed calculation
methodology from Tier 1 to Tier 2 for a given configuration during the middle of the year? |
| 322 | [Q322 |faq:Q322. To what precision should emission values for CO2, N2O, and CH4 be reported in e-GGRT?] | Subpart C |
To what precision should emission values for CO2, N2O, and CH4 be reported in e-GGRT? |
| 323 | [Q323 |faq:Q323. If I am only reporting subpart C emissions for the 2010 reporting year, am I allowed to use the
subpart C abbreviated reporting module?] | Subpart C | If I am only reporting subpart C emissions for the 2010 reporting
year, am I allowed to use the subpart C abbreviated reporting module? |
| 324 | [Q324 |faq:Q324. If a facility is eligible to use the subpart C abbreviated reporting form, is it required to or may
it use the full subpart C reporting form?] | Subpart C | If a facility is eligible to use the subpart C abbreviated reporting
form, is it required to or may it use the full subpart C reporting form? |
| 325 | [Q325 |faq:Q325. What are biogenic emissions?] | Subpart C | What are biogenic emissions? |
| 326 | [Q326 |faq:Q326. What are non-biogenic emissions?] | Subpart C | What are non-biogenic emissions? |
| 327 | [Q327 |faq:Q327. If multiple subparts apply to our sources such as subparts A, C, and D, are we reporting data under
all three subparts?] | Subpart C | If multiple subparts apply to our sources such as subparts A, C, and D, are we reporting
data under all three subparts? |
| 328 | [Q328|faq:Q328. For Tier 4 configurations, if there is no missing data, do you still have to report total operating
hours in the reporting year and zeros for hours in which substitute data was use?] | Subpart C | For Tier 4 configurations,
if there is no missing data, do you still have to report total operating hours in the reporting year and zeros for hours in
which substitute data was use? |
| 329 | [Q329 |http://www.ccdsupport.com/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=80543985] | Subpart C | Is a blend of
natural gas and biogas a unique fuel type that must be added? |
| 330 | [Q330 |faq:Q330. If a natural gas common pipe is connected to a series of small combustion units and a subpart D
unit, how should emissions be reported?] | Subpart C | If a natural gas common pipe is connected to a series of small
combustion units and a subpart D unit, how should emissions be reported? |
| 331 | [Q331 |faq:Q331. Am I required to report emissions for emergency generators?] | Subpart C | Am I required to report
emissions for emergency generators? |
| 332 | [Q332 |faq:Q332. Is there a limit on the number of units or fuel types listed for an aggregation of units
configuration?] | Subpart C | Is there a limit on the number of units or fuel types listed for an aggregation of units
configuration? |
| 333 | [Q333 |faq:Q333. Can you change configuration types from year to year?] | Subpart C | Can you change configuration
types from year to year? |
| 334 | [Q334 |faq:Q334. Is there any flexibility in deciding what configuration type I can use for a unit or group of
units?] | Subpart C | Is there any flexibility in deciding what configuration type I can use for a unit or group of units? |
| 335 | [Q335 |faq:Q335. Am I required to enter emissions for each fuel type?] | Subpart C | Am I required to enter emissions
for each fuel type? |
| 337 | [Q337 |faq:Q337. If a facility is permitted to burn fuel of a certain type, is it required to identify that fuel type
in e-GGRT?] | Subpart C | If a facility is permitted to burn fuel of a certain type, is it required to identify that fuel
type in e-GGRT? |
| 338 | [Q338 |faq:Q338. For Tier 3, if I have multiple combustion sources using a single fuel type, should I enter this as
an aggregation of units?] | Subpart C | For Tier 3, if I have multiple combustion sources using a single fuel type, should I
enter this as an aggregation of units? |
| 309 | [Q309 |faq:Q309. Will e-GGRT import any data from Electronic Data Reports (EDRs) or CAMD?] | Subpart D | Will e-GGRT
import any data from Electronic Data Reports (EDRs) or CAMD? |
| 339 | [Q339 |faq:Q339. Will a subpart D unit that co-fires biogas have to set up both Subpart D and C modules to calculate
the biogenic CO2 per 98.33?] | Subpart D | Will a subpart D unit that co-fires biogas have to set up both Subpart D and C
modules to calculate the biogenic CO2 per 98.33? |
| 340 | [Q340 |faq:Q340. Are CAIR units part of Subpart D reporting?] | Subpart D | Are CAIR units part of Subpart D
reportingreporting? |
| 387 | [Q387 |faq:Q387. Are processes with scrubbers that decompose F-GHGs required to submit the one-time report required
by §98.126i, even though they have no combustion control device and do not technically emit "PICs" from the scrubber vent ?]
| Subpart L | Are processes with scrubbers that decompose F-GHGs required to submit the one-time report required by §98.126i,
even though they have no combustion control device and do not technically emit "PICs" from the scrubber vent ? |
| 291 | [Q291 |faq:Q291. On March 18, 2011, EPA extended the deadline for reporting 2010 GHG data from March 31, 2011 to
September 30, 2011. Does this extension also apply to the one-time reports that are due on March 31, 2011, and that are
required under subpart O...] | O | On March 18, 2011, EPA extended the deadline for reporting 2010 GHG data from March 31,
2011 to September 30, 2011. Does this extension also apply to the one-time reports that are due on March 31, 2011, and that
are required under subpart O at §98.156(e)? If not, then how and where should these reports be submitted? |
| 341 | [Q341 |faq:Q341. Does subpart P require me to account for ammonia emitted as an air emission?] | Subpart P | Does
subpart P require me to account for ammonia emitted as an air emission? |
| 123 | [Q123 |faq:Q123. For petroleum refineries, which subpart should be followed for flare calculations? Section 98.252(a)
says to use Subpart C. However, section 98.253(b) specifies a method for flares.] | Subpart Y | For petroleum refineries,
which subpart should be followed for flare calculations? Section 98.252(a) says to use Subpart C. However, section 98.253(b)
specifies a method for flares. |
| 342 | [Q342 |faq:Q342. Are you required to submit information for all of the "facility-level emissions" categories within
Subpart Y, even if no emissions exist for some categories?] | Subpart Y | Are you required to submit information for all of
the "facility-level emissions" categories within Subpart Y, even if no emissions exist for some categories? |
| 345 | [Q345 |faq:Q345. For storage tank emissions reported in Subpart Y, do you enter aggregate emissions or emissions on a
tank-by-tank basis?] | Subpart Y | For storage tank emissions reported in Subpart Y, do you enter aggregate emissions or
emissions on a tank-by-tank basis? |
| 125 | [Q125 |faq:Q125. The definition of the source category for Pulp and Paper is relatively broad to include a range of
pulp and paper manufacturing activities. If a facility falls under the definition of 98.270 (a) but...] | Subpart AA | The
definition of the source category for Pulp and Paper is relatively broad to include a range of pulp and paper manufacturing
activities. If a facility falls under the definition of 98.270 (a) but does not contain emission units specified in 98.270(b)
for which greenhouse gas emissions must be reported, is such a facility subject Subpart AA? |
| 310 | [Q310 |faq:Q310. For subpart AA in e-GGRT, on the screen to enter CO2 emissions from makeup chemicals, why are there
two boxes to check?] | Subpart AA | For subpart AA in e-GGRT, on the screen to enter CO2 emissions from makeup chemicals, why
are there two boxes to check? |
| 311 | [Q311 |faq:Q311. For subpart AA in e-GGRT, can a reporter add multiple instances of makeup chemical use?] | Subpart
AA | For subpart AA in e-GGRT, can a reporter add multiple instances of makeup chemical use? |
| 346 | [Q346 |faq:Q346. Is a paper making company required to report GHG emissions under Subpart AA if the only source of
emissions is on -site combustion?] | Subpart AA | Is a paper making company required to report GHG emissions under Subpart AA
if the only source of emissions is on \-site combustion? |
| 288 | [Q288 |faq:Q288. Do small, non-gassy mines need to report MSHA samples quarterly even though they are not
specifically required to?] | Subpart FF | Do small, non-gassy mines need to report MSHA samples quarterly even though they
are not specifically required to? |
| 98 | [Q98 |faq:Q98. The landfill industry uses a portable meter that uses an IR method to determine methane and carbon
dioxide concentrations. Has the EPA determined if these units are acceptable and comply with the accuracy required by the
rule?] | Subpart HH | The landfill industry uses a portable meter that uses an IR method to determine methane and carbon
dioxide concentrations. Has the EPA determined if these units are acceptable and comply with the accuracy required by the
rule?The landfill industry uses a portable meter that uses an IR method to determine methane and carbon dioxide
concentrations. Has the EPA determined if these units are acceptable and comply with the accuracy required by the rule? |
| 100 | [Q100 |faq:Q100. When does moisture content need to be corrected for in Equation HH-4?] | Subpart HH | When does
moisture content need to be corrected for in Equation HH-4? |
| 102 | [Q102 |faq:Q102. What models are acceptable for performing the calculations in subpart HH?] | Subpart HH | What
models are acceptable for performing the calculations in subpart HH? |
| 103 | [Q103 |faq:Q103. How should inert wastes be accounted for in Equation HH-1?] | Subpart HH | How should inert wastes
be accounted for in Equation HH-1? |
| 104 | [Q104 |faq:Q104. The methods listed in section 98.344 are not applicable to my monitor, how should I calibrate?] |
Subpart HH | The methods listed in section 98.344 are not applicable to my monitor, how should I calibrate? |
| 105 | [Q105 |faq:Q105. What is the definition of facility as it relates to landfills and landfill gas to electric (LFGTE)
plants?] | Subpart HH | What is the definition of facility as it relates to landfills and landfill gas to electric (LFGTE)
plants? |
| 106 | [Q106 |faq:Q106. We do not have any records or receipts for the waste quantities that were placed in our landfill
before 2000, how do we estimate historic waste quantities before that year?] | Subpart HH | We do not have any records or
receipts for the waste quantities that were placed in our landfill before 2000, how do we estimate historic waste quantities
before that year? |
| 107 | [Q107 |faq:Q107. If an MSW landfill has a dedicated area which receives waste other than MSW, may this area be
excluded from the rule requirements?] | Subpart HH | If an MSW landfill has a dedicated area which receives waste other than
MSW, may this area be excluded from the rule requirements? |
| 108 | [Q108 |faq:Q108. If an MSW landfill is later remediated as a hazardous waste landfill, does it need to comply with
the rule?] | Subpart HH | If an MSW landfill is later remediated as a hazardous waste landfill, does it need to comply with
the rule? |
| 109 | [Q109 |faq:Q109. If I use a flame ionization detector (FID) or an infrared (IR) monitor, am I required to determine
an annual non-methane organic correction factor?] | Subpart HH | If I use a flame ionization detector (FID) or an infrared
(IR) monitor, am I required to determine an annual non-methane organic correction factor? |
| 111 | [Q111 |faq:Q111. Do landfills have to report the biogenic CO2 that is included in LFG emissions and the CO2 that is
emitted from flares?] | Subpart HH | Do landfills have to report the biogenic CO2 that is included in LFG emissions and the
CO2 that is emitted from flares? |
| 112 | [Q112 |faq:Q112. How does EPA define "at least weekly" in the monitoring requirements?] | Subpart HH | How does EPA
define "at least weekly" in the monitoring requirements? |
| 113 | [Q113 |faq:Q113. If all of our landfill gas gets piped off-site to another facility, what do we need to report?] |
Subpart HH | If all of our landfill gas gets piped offsite to another facility, what do we need to report? |
| 114 | [Q114 |faq:Q114. Can an alternate oxidation factor, other than 10% be used in the calculations?] | Subpart HH | Can
an alternate oxidation factor, other than 10% be used in the calculations? |
| 116 | [Q116 |faq:Q116. Do passive flares count as "gas collection systems" under the provision below? Do the landfills with
these systems have to collect data weekly?] | Subpart HH | Do passive flares count as "gas collection systems" under the
provision below? Do the landfills with these systems have to collect data weekly? |
| 117 | [Q117 |faq:Q117. Does EPA's definition of treatment equipment include moisture knockout and blower systems? Is it
acceptable to EPA for the flow meter to be placed after the moisture knockout and blower or is it required to be placed
before these items?] | Subpart HH | Does EPA's definition of treatment equipment include moisture knockout and blower
systems? Is it acceptable to EPA for the flow meter to be placed after the moisture knockout and blower or is it required to
be placed before these items? |
| 119 | [Q119 |faq:Q119. Are annubars or v-cone flowmeters acceptable for compliance with the rule requirements?] | Subpart
HH | Are annubars or v-cone flowmeters acceptable for compliance with the rule requirements? |
| 120 | [Q120 |faq:Q120. Is weekly monitoring of both gas flow and methane concentration allowed?] | Subpart HH | Is weekly
monitoring of both gas flow and methane concentration allowed? |
| 121 | [Q121 |faq:Q121. The applicability tool refers to a 350,000 waste-in-place threshold. Is reporting required if the
total waste-in-place is less than 350,000 tons?] | Subpart HH | The applicability tool refers to a 350,000 waste-in-place
threshold. Is reporting required if the total waste-in-place is less than 350,000 tons? |
| 122 | [Q122 |faq:Q122. Can a landfill ever stop reporting under the rule?] | Subpart HH | Can a landfill ever stop
reporting under the rule? |
| 141 | [Q141 |faq:Q141. My site has a gas collection system, which equations do I need to calculate to determine my methane
generation and GHG emissions?] | Subpart HH | My site has a gas collection system, which equations do I need to calculate to
determine my methane generation and GHG emissions? |
| 291 | [Q150 |faq:Q150. Are scales required for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills?] | Subpart HH | Are scales required for
Municipal Solid Waste Landfills? |
| 151 | [Q151 |faq:Q151. Must every container or vehicle be weighed coming in and going out of the landfill?] | Subpart HH |
Must every container or vehicle be weighed coming in and going out of the landfill? |
| 153 | [Q153 |faq:Q153. Does EPA accept thermal flow meters for measuring volumetric flow rate of LFGs?] | Subpart HH | Does
EPA accept thermal flow meters for measuring volumetric flow rate of LFGs? |
| 154 | [Q154 |faq:Q154. What additional considerations are necessary when using a mass flow meter for landfill gas?] |
Subpart HH | What additional considerations are necessary when using a mass flow meter for landfill gas? |
| 347 | [Q347 |faq:Q347. What is meant by manufacturer of gas collection system?] | Subpart HH | What is meant by
manufacturer of gas collection system? |
| 348 | [Q348 |faq:Q348. What if two methods are used to estimate waste disposal quantities in a single year? How does a
reporter indicate that in e-GGRT?]\\ | Subpart HH | What if two methods are used to estimate waste disposal quantities in a
single year? How does a reporter indicate that in e-GGRT? |
| 349 | [Q349 |faq:Q349. The questions on reporting where gas is destroyed seem to consider only 2 options - either entirely
on-site or entirely off-site. What if some gas is sent off-site and the rest is consumed on-site?] | Subpart HH | The
questions on reporting where gas is destroyed seem to consider only 2 options - either entirely on-site or entirely off-site.
What if some gas is sent off-site and the rest is consumed on-site? |
| 350 | [Q350 |faq:Q350. What if I have more than one landfill or more than one cell at my facility, one is closed, one is
open, and each has different waste content?] | Subpart HH | What if I have more than one landfill or more than one cell at my
facility, one is closed, one is open, and each has different waste content? |
| 351 | [Q351 |faq:Q351. Have any of the equations been revised, or have any new equations been added since Subpart HH was
finalized in 2009?] | Subpart HH | Have any of the equations been revised, or have any new equations been added since Subpart
HH was finalized in 2009? |
| 352 | [Q352 |faq:Q352. What are definitions of wet and dry gas in subpart HH?] | Subpart HH | What are definitions of wet
and dry gas in subpart HH? |
| 353 | [Q353 |faq:Q353. If a LFG flow meter malfunctions and is out for service for a week or two, are we required to have a
backup meter or can we use the estimating missing data provisions...] | Subpart HH | If a LFG flow meter malfunctions and is
out for service for a week or two, are we required to have a backup meter or can we use the estimating missing data
provisions of 98.345 to estimate the gas volumes during the period that the meter was not in place? |
| 354 | [Q354 |faq:Q354. Do the emission formulas differ from those used in LandGEM?] | Subpart HH | Do the emission formulas
differ from those used in LandGEM? |
| 355 | [Q355 |faq:Q355. Do we have to use the quantity of waste disposed of for every year since 1960 to calculate the
modeled CH4 generation rate?] | Subpart HH | Do we have to use the quantity of waste disposed of for every year since 1960 to
calculate the modeled CH4 generation rate? |
| 356 | [Q356 |faq:Q356. How far back in the past do we answer questions about the facility? How do we handle unknown
information when the site was owned by someone prior?] | Subpart HH | How far back in the past do we answer questions about
the facility? How do we handle unknown information when the site was owned by someone prior? |
| 357 | [Q357 |faq:Q357. A site has 3 cells. Cells 1 and 2 have active LFG collection systems and cell 3 does not, how do we
proceed?] | Subpart HH | A site has 3 cells. Cells 1 and 2 have active LFG collection systems and cell 3 does not, how do we
proceed? |
| 358 | [Q358 |faq:Q358. Did you say if we have an MSW with other parts we don't have to count those parts towards our
methane generation if they were another type of landfill? (i.e., a C & D portion)? I assume I heard that wrong.] | Subpart HH
| Did you say if we have an MSW with other parts we don't have to count those parts towards our methane generation if they
were another type of landfill? (i.e., a C & D portion)? I assume I heard that wrong. |
| 359 | [Q359 |faq:Q359. If the landfill accepts only incinerator ash (inert) and does not generate gas, should we consider
reporting the quantities of ash?] | Subpart HH | If the landfill accepts only incinerator ash (inert) and does not generate
gas, should we consider reporting the quantities of ash? |
| 360 | [Q360 |faq:Q360. How do you address a landfill which may have portions of lined area and others that are not lined
for the same landfill?] | Subpart HH | How do you address a landfill which may have portions of lined area and others that
are not lined for the same landfill? |
| 361 | [Q361 |faq:Q361. I am required to provide the values of Eq. HH-5 - HH-8. How are the depth waste data used?] |
Subpart HH | I am required to provide the values of Eq. HH-5 - HH-8. How are the depth waste data used? |
| 362 | [Q362 |faq:Q362. How do we account for highly variable designs i.e. pre and post Subtitle D, with variable depths and
different cover cross-sections?] | Subpart HH | How do we account for highly variable designs i.e. pre and post Subtitle D,
with variable depths and different cover cross-sections? |
| 389 | [Q389 |faq:Q389. Within e-GGRT, how would a landfill handle multiple destruction devices including a portion of the
gas sent off-site for destruction? Is there a way to add multiple on-site destruction devices for a gas system?] | Subpart HH
| Within e-GGRT, how would a landfill handle multiple destruction devices including a portion of the gas sent off-site for
destruction? Is there a way to add multiple on-site destruction devices for a gas system? |
| 19 | [Q19 |faq:Q19. How does the restriction attached to EPA's Appropriation Bill for 2010 impact Subpart JJ (Manure
Management Systems) in the final Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule that was published in the Federal Register on
October 30, 2009?] | Subpart JJ | How does the restriction attached to EPA's Appropriation Bill for 2010 impact Subpart JJ
(Manure Management Systems) in the final Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule that was published in the Federal
Register on October 30, 2009? |
| 184 | [Q184 |faq:Q184. Can facilities with manure management systems report under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program?] |
Subpart JJ | Can facilities with manure management systems report under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program? |
| 183 | [Q183 |faq:Q183. Under subpart LL, are coal-to-liquids facilities required to report on coal-based products that are
solid products (such as coke), or is reporting limited to liquid products?] | Subpart LL | Under subpart LL, are
coal-to-liquids facilities required to report on coal-based products that are solid products (such as coke), or is reporting
limited to liquid products? |
| 164 | [Q164 |faq:Q164. A third party measures the quantity of a petroleum product I receive with equipment that is not
located on my site. Who is responsible for retaining the associated records? Who is responsible for the accuracy of that
measurement?] | Subpart MM | A third party measures the quantity of a petroleum product I receive with equipment that is not
located on my site. Am I allowed to use that data to report quantity in my annual GHG report? Who is responsible for
retaining the associated records? Who is responsible for the accuracy of that measurement? |
| 165 | [Q165 |faq:Q165. What is an industry standard practice, and when can one be used? How should I report an industry
standard practice? Is "third party verification" or "delivery record" an industry standard practice?] | Subpart MM | What is
an industry standard practice, and when can one be used? How should I report an industry standard practice? Is "third party
verification" or "delivery record" an industry standard practice? |
| 166 | [Q166 |faq:Q166.The quantity of petroleum product that I import is determined by a third party gauger who is approved
by Customs & Border Protection (CBP). How should I comply with the quantity determination requirements in §98.393(a)?] |
Subpart MM | The quantity of petroleum product that I import is determined by a third party gauger who is approved by Customs
& Border Protection (CBP). How should I comply with the quantity determination requirements in §98.393(a)? |
| 167 | [Q167 |faq:Q167. If my refinery sells a fuel product to a pipeline company that is measured by a custody transfer
meter that is owned and operated solely by the customer, can I define this meter as a "fuel gas billing meter"...] | Subpart
MM | If my refinery sells a fuel product to a pipeline company that is measured by a custody transfer meter that is owned and
operated solely by the customer, can I define this meter as a "fuel gas billing meter" as in subpart A §98.3 (i) (4), which
says: "Fuel billing meters are exempted from the calibration requirements of this section, provided that the fuel supplier
and any unit combusting the fuel do not have any common owners and are not owned by subsidiaries or affiliates of the same
company." |
| 168 | [Q168 |faq:Q168. Am I required to report under subpart MM even though my refinery does not input any crude oil?] |
Subpart MM | Am I required to report under subpart MM even though my refinery does not input any crude oil? |
| 169 | [Q169 |faq:Q169. Does the rule cover imports into and exports from all U.S. possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam,
U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories?] | Subpart MM | Does the rule cover imports into and exports from all U.S.
possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories? |
| 170 | [Q170 |faq:Q170. Does the rule require reporting for import shipments into a specified U.S. territory from another
U.S. location, and export shipments from a specified U.S. territory to another U.S. location?] | Subpart MM | Does the rule
require reporting for import shipments into a specified U.S. territory from another U.S. location, and export shipments from
a specified U.S. territory to another U.S. location? |
| 171 | [Q171 |faq:Q171. If my refinery produces a product, feedstock or blendstock stream that is not listed in Table MM-1,
how should I comply with the subpart MM reporting requirements? Am I required to use Calculation Method 2 to develop my own
emission factor?] | Subpart MM | If my refinery produces a product, feedstock or blendstock stream that is not listed in
Table MM-1, how should I comply with the subpart MM reporting requirements? Am I required to use Calculation Method 2 to
develop my own emission factor? |
| 172 | [Q172 |faq:Q172. Can a product-specific factor developed at one facility be used at another facility for the same
type of product?] | Subpart MM | Can a product-specific factor developed at one facility be used at another facility for the
same type of product? |
| 173 | [Q173 |faq:Q173. What is meant by "otherwise used on site" for the subpart MM equations using feedstock quantities?]
| Subpart MM | What is meant by "otherwise used on site" for the subpart MM equations using feedstock quantities? |
| 174 | [Q174 |faq:Q174. How do I account for intermediate stocks that are traded between different refineries. For example,
if I send gasoil to another location, do I account for it or do I only report finished products?] | Subpart MM | How do I
account for intermediate stocks that are traded between different refineries. For example, if I send gasoil to another
location, do I account for it or do I only report finished products? |
| 175 | [Q175 |faq:Q175. What biomass activities are included in Equation MM-3, and in what cases should I subtract biomass
out of equation MM-8?] | Subpart MM | What biomass activities are included in Equation MM-3, and in what cases should I
subtract biomass out of equation MM-8? |
| 176 | [Q176 |faq:Q176. If a refinery imports and exports petroleum products, should these products be reported both at the
facility level under §98.396(a) as well as at the corporate level under §98.396(b) and (c)?] | Subpart MM | If a refinery
imports and exports petroleum products, should these products be reported both at the facility level under §98.396(a) as well
as at the corporate level under §98.396(b) and (c)? |
| 286 | [Q286 |faq:Q286. If a natural gas supplier has companies it owns in different states, can the supplier report all of
the companies together or should they be separated by state or company name?] | Subpart NN | If a natural gas supplier has
companies it owns in different states, can the supplier report all of the companies together or should they be separated by
state or company name? |
| 289 | [Q289 |faq:Q289. How should an LDC determine if it "delivered" more than 460,000 Mscf in 2010? Does this include
quantities delivered to other LDCs and or large end-users? What about natural gas placed into or removed from storage?] |
Subpart NN | The rule states that LDCs need to report under subpart NN if they delivered more than 460,000 Mscf in 2010. How
should an LDC determine if it "delivered" more than 460,000 Mscf in 2010? Does this include quantities delivered to other
LDCs and/or large end-users? What about natural gas placed into/removed from storage? |
| 178 | [Q178 |faq:Q178. Are importers of HFCs required to obtain EPA approval before importing the HFCs into the U.S.?] |
Subpart OO | Are importers of HFCs required to obtain EPA approval before importing the HFCs into the U.S.? |
| 287 | [Q287 |faq:Q287. How does one handle the calculation of blends such as R-410A? Do we calculate on the basis of the
components, e.g., HFC-125 and HFC-32?] | Subpart OO | How does one handle the calculation of blends such as R-410A? Do we
calculate on the basis of the components, e.g., HFC-125 and HFC-32? |
| 292 | [Q292 |faq:Q292. On March 18, 2011, EPA extended the deadline for reporting 2010 GHG data from March 31, 2011 to
September 30, 2011. Does this extension also apply to the one-time reports that are due on March 31, 2011, and that] |
Subpart OO | On March 18, 2011, EPA extended the deadline for reporting 2010 GHG data from March 31, 2011 to September 30,
2011. Does this extension also apply to the one-time reports that are due on March 31, 2011, and that are required under
subpart OO at §98.416(b), (e), and (f)? If not, then how and where should these reports be submitted? |
| 363 | [Q363 |faq:Q363. Does the information from the Reporting Forms populate e-GRRT fields or are they just uploaded
files? If automatically populated, are these values available for review before submitting the report?] | Subpart OO | Does
the information from the Reporting Forms populate e-GRRT fields or are they just uploaded files? If automatically populated,
are these values available for review before submitting the report? |
| 364 | [Q364 |faq:Q364. How do I calculate addition to the "net supply"?] | Subpart OO | How do I calculate addition to the
"net supply"? |
| 365 | [Q365 |faq:Q365. Why do net additions of GHGs have to be added manually when they already exist in the uploaded
forms?] | Subpart OO | Why do net additions of GHGs have to be added manually when they already exist in the uploaded |
| 366 | [Q366 |faq:Q366. Can we upload multiple copies of the same file if we have more than 10 processes?] | Subpart OO |
Can we upload multiple copies of the same file if we have more than 10 processes? How will eGGRT know that the second copy is
a report for processes 11-20 and not just an overwrite of the report filed for processes 1-10? For more than 10 production
processes and multiple forms, can we just fill out Part 2 of the additional forms (process information, not facility
information)? |
| 390 | [Q390 |faq:Q390. How do I report imports and exports of refrigerant blends that contain both HCFCs and HFCs?] |
Subpart OO | How do I report imports and exports of refrigerant blends that contain both HCFCs and HFCs? |
| 279 | [Q279 |faq:Q279. To measure the composition of the CO2 stream, am I limited to the two methods listed in 40 CFR part
98.424(b)(2)?] | Subpart PP | To measure the composition of the CO2 stream, am I limited to the two methods listed in 40 CFR
part 98.424(b)(2)? |
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