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Instructions for General

Account Form

The Acid Rain Program CAIR Trading Programs (CAIR NOX Annual, CAIR SO2, and CAIR NOX Ozone 

Season), and Transport Rule Programs (TRNOx Annual, TRNOx Ozone Season, TRSO2 Group 1, and TRSO2

Group 2) regulations require any person, company, or organization wishing to open a general account for the 

purpose of holding and transferring allowances to submit a completed General Account form. You also may 

use this form to change the information previously submitted for a general account, such as the identity of the 

authorized account representative. In such cases, enter your allowance account identification number in the 

space provided at the top of the form. Note: A compliance account can only be established, and information 

concerning a compliance account can only be changed, by submitting a Certificate of Representation form.

If you need assistance, call the Clean Air Markets Hotline at 202-343-9620.

STEP 2 The owners may choose an alternate to act on behalf of the Authorized Account Representative.

STEP 3 Identify all parties with an ownership interest in the allowances held in this account. All of these 

parties must be subject to a binding agreement authorizing the representation of the account by the 

authorized account representative, and, if applicable, the alternate authorized account 

representative, identified in Steps 1 and 2. If you (the authorized account representative) are the 

only person with an ownership interest in the allowances held in the account, list your name here. If 

additional space is needed, please attach a separate sheet of paper.

STEP 4 If you are establishing a general account, both the authorized account representative and the 

alternate (if any) must sign and date the certifications. You are encouraged to use the CAMD 

Business System (CBS) to submit general account information online. To register for CBS, go to 

https://camd.epa.gov/loginrequest/index.cfm.

For more information see the applicable rule:

Acid Rain: 40 CFR 73.31

CAIR NOX Annual: 40 CFR 96.151 or 97.151 or the applicable State rule

CAIR SO2: 40 CFR 96.251 or 97.251 or the applicable State rule

CAIR NOX Ozone Season: 40 CFR 96.351 or 97.351 or the applicable State rule

Transport Rule NOX Annual: 40 CFR 97.420

Transport Rule NOX Ozone Season: 40 CFR 97.520

Transport Rule SO2 Annual: 40 CFR 97.620 or 97.720

Paperwork Burden Estimate

The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 

hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to 

generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the 

time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the 

purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and 

disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable 

instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data 

sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. 

An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information 

unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. 

Send comments on the Agency’s need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, 

and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated 

collection techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

(2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460. Include the OMB control number in any 

correspondence. Do not send the completed form to this address.
EPA Form 7610-5 (Revised 8-2011)

United States

Environmental Protection Agency

 OMB Nos. 2060-0258, 2060-0570 and 2060-0667

 Approval expires 07/31/2014

General Account Form

For more information, see instructions.

This submission is: New (to open a new general account)

Revised (to revise information on an existing general account)

This account is authorized to hold allowances in these programs:

Acid Rain/CAIR SO2 Trading Transport Rule NOX Ozone Season Trading

CAIR NOX Ozone Season Trading Transport Rule SO2 Group I Trading

CAIR NOX Annual Trading Transport Rule SO2 Group II Trading

Transport Rule NOx Annual Trading 

If you are opening a new allowance account, complete all steps in this form. If this is a revised 

submission, enter your account # and account name and complete Step 4 to authorize the change of 

information. Only the authorized account representative or alternate authorized account representative 

can authorize the change.

Account #

Account Name

STEP 1

Enter requested 

information for the 

authorized account 

representative.

Name Title

Company Name

Mailing Address

Phone Number Fax Number

E-mail Address

STEP 2 

Enter requested 

information for the 

alternate authorized

account representative 

(required only if you 

want the general 

account to have an 

alternate authorized 

account representative).

Name Title

Company Name

Mailing Address

Phone Number Fax Number

E-mail Address
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STEP 3

Enter the names of all 

parties (persons or 

companies) subject to 

the binding agreement

authorizing your 

representation of the 

account.

Name

Name

Name

Name

STEP 4

Read the certifications 

and sign and date. 

Acid Rain Program

I certify that I was selected under the terms of an agreement that is binding on all 

persons who have an ownership interest with respect to allowances held in the 

Allowance Tracking System account. I certify that I have all necessary authority to 

carry out my duties and responsibilities on behalf of the persons with an ownership 

interest and that they shall be fully bound by my actions, inactions, or submissions 

under 40 CFR Part 73. I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the 

persons with an ownership interest for whom this submission is made.

I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined, and am familiar with, the 

statements and information submitted in this document and all its attachments. Based 

on my inquiry of those individuals with primary responsibility for obtaining the 

information, I certify that the statements and information are to the best of my 

knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are 

significant penalties for submitting false statements and information or omitting 

material information, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment for violations.

Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) NOX Annual Trading Program

I certify that I was selected as the CAIR authorized account representative or the 

alternate CAIR authorized account representative, as applicable, by an agreement that 

is binding on all persons who have an ownership interest with respect to CAIR NOX

allowances held in the general account. I certify that I have all the necessary authority 

to carry out my duties and responsibilities under the CAIR NOX Annual Trading 

Program on behalf of such persons and that each such person shall be fully bound by 

my representations, actions, inactions, or submissions and by any order or decision 

issued to me by the Administrator or a court regarding the general account.

I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the persons having an ownership 

interest with respect to the CAIR NOX allowances held in the general account. I certify 

under penalty of law that I have personally examined, and am familiar with, the 

statements and information submitted in this document and all its attachments. Based 

on my inquiry of those individuals with primary responsibility for obtaining the

information, I certify that the statements and information are to the best of my 

knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are 

significant penalties for submitting false statements and information or omitting 

required statements and information, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment.

Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) SO2 Trading Program

I certify that I was selected as the CAIR authorized account representative or the 

alternate CAIR authorized account representative, as applicable, by an agreement that 

is binding on all persons who have an ownership interest with respect to CAIR SO2

allowances held in the general account. I certify that I have all the necessary authority 

to carry out my duties and responsibilities under the CAIR SO2 Trading Program on 

behalf of such persons and that each such person shall be fully bound by my 
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representations, actions, inactions, or submissions and by any order or decision 

issued to me by the Administrator or a court regarding the general account.

I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the persons having an ownership 

interest with respect to the CAIR SO2 allowances held in the general account. I certify 

under penalty of law that I have personally examined, and am familiar with, the 

statements and information submitted in this document and all its attachments. Based 

on my inquiry of those individuals with primary responsibility for obtaining the 

information, I certify that the statements and information are to the best of my 

knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are 

significant penalties for submitting false statements and information or omitting 

required statements and information, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment.

Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) NOX Ozone Season Trading Program

I certify that I was selected as the CAIR authorized account representative or the alternate 

CAIR authorized account representative, as applicable, by an agreement that is binding on 

all persons who have an ownership interest with respect to CAIR NOX Ozone Season 

allowances held in the general account. I certify that I have all the necessary authority to 

carry out my duties and responsibilities under the CAIR NOX Ozone Season Trading 

Program on behalf of such persons and that each such person shall be fully bound by my 

representations, actions, inactions, or submissions and by any order or decision issued to 

me by the Administrator or a court regarding the general account.

I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the persons having an ownership 

interest with respect to the CAIR NOX Ozone Season allowances held in the general 

account. I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined, and am familiar 

with, the statements and information submitted in this document and all its attachments. 

Based on my inquiry of those individuals with primary responsibility for obtaining the 

information, I certify that the statements and information are to the best of my knowledge 

and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for 

submitting false statements and information or omitting required statements and 

information, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment.

Transport Rule (TR) NOX Annual Trading Program

I certify that I was selected as the Transport Rule authorized account representative or 

the alternate CAIR authorized account representative, as applicable, by an agreement 

that is binding on all persons who have an ownership interest with respect to TR NOX

allowances held in the general account. I certify that I have all the necessary authority 

to carry out my duties and responsibilities under the TR NOX Annual Trading Program 

on behalf of such persons and that each such person shall be fully bound by my 

representations, actions, inactions, or submissions and by any order or decision 

issued to me by the Administrator or a court regarding the general account.

I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the persons having an ownership 

interest with respect to the TR NOX allowances held in the general account. I certify 

under penalty of law that I have personally examined, and am familiar with, the 

statements and information submitted in this document and all its attachments. Based 

on my inquiry of those individuals with primary responsibility for obtaining the 

information, I certify that the statements and information are to the best of my 

knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are 

significant penalties for submitting false statements and information or omitting 

required statements and information, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment.

Transport Rule (TR) NOX Ozone Season Trading Program

I certify that I was selected as the Transport Rule authorized account representative or 

the alternate CAIR authorized account representative, as applicable, by an agreement 
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that is binding on all persons who have an ownership interest with respect to TR NOX

Ozone Season allowances held in the general account. I certify that I have all the 

necessary authority to carry out my duties and responsibilities under the TR NOX

Ozone Season Trading Program on behalf of such persons and that each such person 

shall be fully bound by my representations, actions, inactions, or submissions and by 

any order or decision issued to me by the Administrator or a court regarding the 

general account.

I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the persons having an ownership 

interest with respect to the TR NOX Ozone Season allowances held in the general 

account. I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined, and am familiar 

with, the statements and information submitted in this document and all its 

attachments. Based on my inquiry of those individuals with primary responsibility for 

obtaining the information, I certify that the statements and information are to the best 

of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are 

significant penalties for submitting false statements and information or omitting 

required statements and information, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment.

Transport Rule (TR) SO2 Trading Program Group I

I certify that I was selected as the Transport Rule authorized account representative or 

the alternate TR authorized account representative, as applicable, by an agreement 

that is binding on all persons who have an ownership interest with respect to TRSO2

Group I SO2 allowances held in the general account. I certify that I have all the

necessary authority to carry out my duties and responsibilities under the TRSO2 Group 

I SO2 Trading Program on behalf of such persons and that each such person shall be 

fully bound by my representations, actions, inactions, or submissions and by any order or 

decision issued to me by the Administrator or a court regarding the general account.

I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the persons having an ownership 

interest with respect to the TRSO2 Group I SO2 allowances held in the general account. I 

certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined, and am familiar with, the 

statements and information submitted in this document and all its attachments. Based on 

my inquiry of those individuals with primary responsibility for obtaining the information, I 

certify that the statements and information are to the best of my knowledge and belief true, 

accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false 

statements and information or omitting required statements and information, including the 

possibility of fine or imprisonment

Transport Rule (TR) SO2 Trading Program Group II

I certify that I was selected as the Transport Rule authorized account representative or 

the alternate TRSO2 authorized account representative, as applicable, by an 

agreement that is binding on all persons who have an ownership interest with respect 

to CAIR SO2 allowances held in the general account. I certify that I have all the 

necessary authority to carry out my duties and responsibilities under the TRSO2 Group 

II SO2 Trading Program on behalf of such persons and that each such person shall be 

fully bound by my representations, actions, inactions, or submissions and by any order 

or decision issued to me by the Administrator or a court regarding the general account.

I am authorized to make this submission on behalf of the persons having an ownership 

interest with respect to the TRSO2 Group II SO2 allowances held in the general 

account. I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined, and am familiar 

with, the statements and information submitted in this document and all its 

attachments. Based on my inquiry of those individuals with primary responsibility for 

obtaining the information, I certify that the statements and information are to the best 

of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are 

significant penalties for submitting false statements and information or omitting 

required statements and information, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment.
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Signature (Authorized Account Representative) Date

Signature (Alternate Authorized Account Representative, if any) Date

STEP 5 (Optional)

Respond to the 

questions by marking all 

appropriate boxes. (EPA 

will use this information 

for program evaluation 

purposes only.)

Is the authorized account representative employed by an allowance brokerage firm?

 No

 Yes (if yes, please mark all boxes that apply)

 This account will be used to transfer allowances between clients

 This account will be used to hold allowances for investment purposes

 This account will be used for other purposes

What types of business are represented by the owner(s) of allowances in this account (mark all boxes 

that apply)? 

 Utility

 Non-Utility Generators of Electricity

 Industrial Boiler

 Fuel Supplier

_______ Coal _______ Oil

_______ Gas _______ Other

 Pollution Control Equipment Manufacturer or distributor

 Public Interest Group

_______ Consumer _______ Other

_______ Environmental

 Other ───────────────────────────────▸
EPA Form 7610-5 (Revised 8-2011)

Submission 

Information

Mail to the following address:

By regular/certified mail: Or overnight mail:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Clean Air Markets Division (6204J) Clean Air Markets Division (6204J)

Attn: Allowance Tracking System Attn: Allowance Tracking System

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 1310 L Street, NW

Washington, DC 20460 Second Floor, Office 202B

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 343-9168