Q51. 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 party be hired to report on behalf of the reporting facility?

A51. The rule applies to owners and operators of facilities that "...emit any greenhouse gas." If one person owns the emitting equipment and another person leases and operates it, then the parties are both responsible for reporting. The parties can choose among themselves who will collect and report the emissions data. The GHG Mandatory Reporting Rule provides owners and operators the flexibility to determine among themselves an appropriate Designated Representative to certify and submit the annual report.