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Determinations under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program EO12866_GHGRP Part 98 2060 AQ81 NPRM 20120326 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION : Proposed rule. SUMMARY : The EPA is proposing amendments to reporting and recordkeeping requirements and an alternative verification approach for the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. This action addresses concerns about the potential release of certain data that are inputs to emission equations to be reported for which the reporting deadline was deferred until March 31, 2015 while maintaining the EPA‘s ability to verify emissions and ensure compliance with the
G reenhouse G as Reporting Program. In addition, the EPA is proposing confidentiality determinations for the newly proposed data elements in this action. DATES: Comments. Comments must be received on or before [INSERT THE DATE 60 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS PROPOSED RULE IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER]. Public Hearing . The EPA will hold a public hearing on this pr oposed rule if requested. Requests for a hearing must be made by [ INSERT THE DATE 7 DAYS AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THIS PROPOSED RULE IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER ]. Contact the person listed in the ― FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ‖ section by [ INSERT
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 Federal eRulemaking Portal : http:// www.regulations.gov . Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.

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– ROM you submit. If the EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, the EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. Docket : All documents in the docket are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in th e index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket mat erials are available either electronically in http://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Air Docket, EPA/DC, EPA William Jefferson Clinton Building West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. This Docket Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 4 of 107 FOR FURTHER GENERAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC

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– 9263. Worldwide Web (WWW) . In addition to being available in the docket, an electronic copy of this proposal, memoranda to the docket, and all other related information will also be available through the WWW on the EPA‘s gre enhouse gas reporting rule Web site at http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ghgrulemaking.html

. http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ghgrulemaking.html

. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional Information on Submitting Comments: To expedite review of your comments by Agency staff, you are encouraged to send a separate copy of your comments, in addition to the copy you submit to the official docket, to Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC

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. Regulated Entities . This proposed rule revis ion on reporting and recordkeeping requirements and verification procedures would affect entities that must submit annual greenhouse gas (GHG) reports under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (40 CFR part 98). The Administrator has determined that 40 CFR part 98 is subject to the provisions of Clean Air Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH*** E.O. 12866 Review

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products. 316, 326, 339 Manufacturers of rubber and miscellaneous plastic

products. 331 Steel works, blast furnaces. 332 Electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and

coloring. 336 Manufacturers of motor vehicle parts and accessories. 221 Electric, gas, and sanitary services. 622 Health services. 611 Educational services. 325193 Ethyl alcohol manufacturing facilities. 311611 Meat processing facilities 311411 Frozen fruit, juice, and vegetable manufacturing

facilities. 311421 Fruit and vegetable canning facilities. Electricity Generation 221112 Fossil

- fuel fired electric generating units, including units owned by Federal and municipal governments and units located in Indian Country. Adipic Acid Production 325199 Adipic acid manufacturing facilities. Aluminum Production 331312 Primary aluminum production facilities Ammonia Manufacturing 325311 Anhydrous and aqueous ammonia production facilities.
Cement Production 327310 Portland Cement manufacturing plants. Ferroalloy Production 331112 Ferroalloys manufacturing facilities. Fluorinated GHG Production 325120 Industrial gases manufacturing facilities.
Glass Production 327211 Flat glass manufacturing facilities. 327213 Glass container manufacturing facilities. Formatted Table

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Hydrogen Production 325120 Hydrogen production facilities Iron and Steel Production 331111 Integrated iron and steel mills, steel companies, sinter plants, blast furnaces, basic oxygen process furnace shops. Lead Production 331419 Primary lead smelting and refining facilities. 331492 Secondary lead smelting and refining facilities. Lime Production 327410 Calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, dolomitic hydrates manufacturing facilities. Magnesium Production 331419 Primary lead smelting and refining facilities. 331492 Secondary lead smelting and refining facilities. Manure Management 112111 112120
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Dairy cattle and milk production facilities. Hog and pig farms. Chicken egg production facilities. Turkey Production. Broilers and other meat type chicken production.
Municipal Solid Waste Landfills 562212 221320 Solids Waste Landfills.

Sewage treatment facilities. Nitric Acid Production 325311 Nitric acid production facilities Petrochemical Production 32511 Ethylene dichloride production facilities. 325199 Acrylonitrile, ethylene oxide, methanol production

facilities. 325110 Ethylene production facilities. 325182 Carbon black production facilities. Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems 1 486210 Pipeline transportation of natural gas. 221210 Natural gas distribution facilities. 211 Extractors of crude petroleum and natural gas. 211112 Natural gas liquid extraction facilities. Petroleum Refineries 324110 Petroleum refineries. Phosphoric Acid Production 325312 Phosphoric acid manufacturing facilities. Pulp and Paper Manufacturing 322110 Pulp mills. 322121 Paper mills. 322130 Paperboard mills. Silicon Carbide Production 327910 Silicon carbide abrasives manufacturing facilities.
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Zinc Production 331419 Primary zinc refining facilities. 331492 Zinc dust reclaiming facilities, recovering from scrap

and/or alloying purchased metals. 311411 Frozen fruit, juice and vegetable manufacturing

facilities. 311421 Fruit and vegetable canning facilities. Wastewater Treatment Treatment 1 322110 Pulp mills. 322121 Paper mills. 322122 Newsprint mills. 322130 Paperboard mills. 311611 Meat processing facilities. 311411 Frozen fruit, juice and vegetable manufacturing

facilities. 311421 Fruit and vegetable canning facilities. 325193 Ethanol manufacturing facilities. 1 The EPA is not proposing amendments related to these categories; however, these categories were evaluated in the EPA‘s analysis of the potential impact from the release of inputs to emission equations for which reportin g was deferred to March 31, 2015. Refer to Section 1.B of this preamble for further discussion of this evaluation. Table 1 of this preamble is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding facilities and suppliers likely to be affected by this action. Types of facilities other than those listed in this table may also be affected by this action. To determine whether you are affected by this action, you should carefully examine the applicability criteria found in 40 CFR par t 98, subpart A or the relevant criteria in the subparts. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular facility or supplier, consult the person listed in the preceding FOR FURTHER GENERAL INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Man y facilities that are affected by 40 CFR part 98 have GHG emissions from multiple source categories listed in Table 1 of this preamble

. Acronyms and Abbreviations . The following acronyms and abbreviations are used in this document.
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e - GGRT Electronic Greenhouse Gas Reporting Tool EIA Energy Information Administration EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FR Federal Register GHG greenhouse gas GHGRP Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program HCFC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Executive Summary and Background A. Executive Summary B. Background C. Subparts Covered in this Proposed Rule D. Legal Authority II. Summary of Proposed Changes to Part 98 Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements A. Proposed Use of Inputs Verification Tool B. Proposed Revisions to Reporting of Data Elements Deferred until 2015 C. Proposed Changes to Recordkeeping Requirements D. Proposed New Data Elements to be Reported III. Rationale for Proposed Changes to Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements*** E.O. 12866 Review

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 9 of 107 A. Proposed Inputs Verification Tool and Amendment to Reporting Requirements B. Proposed Revisions to Recordkeeping Requirements C. Proposed Requirement to Report Additional Data IV. Confidentiality Determination for Proposed N ew Data Elements to be Reported V. Impacts of the Proposed Rule A. How were the costs of this proposed rule estimated? B. Additional Impacts of the Proposed Amendm ents VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review B. Paperwork Reduction Act C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments. G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks H. Executive Order 13211: Actions that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Ac tions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low

- Income Populations I. Executive Summary and Background A. Executive Summary B. Background C. Subparts Covered in this Proposed Rule D. Legal Authority II. Summary of Proposed Changes to Part 98 Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements A. Proposed Use of Inputs Verification Tool B. Proposed Revisions to Reporting of Data Elements Deferred until 2015 C. Proposed Changes to Recordkeeping Requirements D. Proposed New Data Elements to be Reported III. Rationale for Proposed Changes to Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements A. Proposed Inputs Verification Tool and Amendment to Reporting Requirements B. Proposed Revisions to Recordkeeping Requirements C. Proposed Requirement to Repor t Additional Data IV. Confidentiality Determination for Proposed New Data Elements to be Reported V. Impacts of the Proposed Rule A. How were the costs of this proposed rule estimated? B. Additional Impacts of the Proposed Amendments VI. Statutory and Exec utive Order Reviews*** E.O. 12866 Review

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 10 of 107 A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review B. Paperwork Reduction Act C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) E. Exec utive Order 13132: Federalism F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments. G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks H. Executive Order 13211: Actions that S ignificantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low

- Income Populations I. Executive Summary and Background
A. Executive Summary The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) collects greenhouse gas data from 41 source categories and currently has two received 2 to three 3 years of data from these sources. Greenhouse gas emissions from direct emitters are calculated using a variety of methods, including direct measurement, mass balance, and the use of emission factors. R eporters not using direct measurement must use equatio ns to calculate emissions. The inputs to these emission equation s often include process or production data that are specific to each facility‘s operations.
These ― inputs to emission equations ‖ play an important role in the Agency‘s EPA‘s ability to verify f acility

- level emissions and ensure compliance with the program. On July 7, 2010, the EPA proposed confidentiality determinations for the majority of data elements required to be reported under the GHGRP , as well as for the majority of source categories cov ered by the p rogram. In th e July 7, 2010 action, the EPA proposed that data elements categorized as ―inputs to emission equations‖ are emission data. The CAA precludes ―emission data‖ from being treated as confidential. Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH*** E.O. 12866 Review

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 11 of 107 Based on subsequent industry concerns regarding the potential release of data elements categorized as ―inputs to emission equations , ‖ the EPA deferred reporting of these data elements (see August 25, 2011 final action, 76 FR 53057) to allow the EPA to complete its evaluation of the po tential impact from the public release of these data elements (see 76 FR 53060 , August 25,
2011 ) and, if appropriate, to propose amendments to Part 98 (see 75 FR 81355 , December 27,
2010 ). Based on the analysis conducted, today‘s action proposes amendments to reporting and recordkeeping requirements and an alternative verification approach for certain reporters subject
to 2 4 subparts with inputs to emission equations for which the reporting deadline for inputs to emission equations was deferred until 2015 and disclosure concerns have been identified

. Proposed amendments include:

 Adding a requirement for certain reporters under certain 24 subparts to use an EPA

provided inputs verification tool. The For these subparts, t he designated inputs to emission equ ations for these subparts which reporting was deferred to 2015 and disclosure concerns have been identified would be entered into the tool. 1 The tool would calculate the emissions and perform electronic verification. The tool would not retain the entered
in puts (i.e., the inputs would not be reported to EPA) ; instead, it the tool would conduct certain checks (e.g., accuracy of the inputs) at the time of data entry and generate a verification summary. The verification summary, which would be accessible to the EPA once the annual report is submitted, would provide the EPA with information to conduct further verification if necessary.

1 Under this proposal, the inputs verification tool would not be required to be used by reporters for any reported GHG for which the reporter uses a CEMS or an EPA

- approved alternative method (as allowed under sections 98.33(a)(5), 98.53(a)(2), and 98.223(a )(2) of Part 98) to calculate the reported GHG value, rather than using "inputs to equations" data elements and the associated EPA

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 For reporters require d to use the inputs verification tool, changing the required format for maintaining records of these inputs to emission equations.

 For reporters required to use the inputs verification tool, lengthening the record retention period from 3 to 5 years for all records maintained under Part 98 (including subparts that do not require the use of the tool).

 For certain subparts that require the reporters require d to use of the inputs verification tool, adding new data elements to be reported for the EPA‘s verification purposes, and proposing confidentiality determinations for the new data elements proposed to be reported.

 For reporters required to use the inputs verification tool, removing the requirement to report the inputs to emission equations for which reporting was deferred to 2015 and disclosure concerns have been identified, and requiring them the se data to be kept as records.
Reporting requirements for inputs to equations for which disclosure concerns were not identified (and would still be useful to the EPA) are not proposed to be amen ded in this action. For these inputs to equations , the deferral would expire in March 2015, and the EPA would collect these data. The proposed changes in this action build on the EPA‘s experience and success with electronic reporting and verification during the first 3 years of the GHGRP . By requiring the use of the inputs verification tool, which would calculate GHG emissions based on the inputs to the emissions equations, the EPA would have the ability to identify facilities that potentially reported emissions incorrectly. This, combined with additional verification checks of the inputs to Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH, Line spacing: single

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 13 of 107 emission equations that the inputs verification tool would conduct ( during the process of reporters entering data into the inputs verification tool ) , would provide the EPA with information necessary to conduct further verification once th e annual report is submitted. This alternative verification approach, including the changes to the recordkeeping requirements and additional reporting requirements, would provide an alternative to collecting certain data elements for which reporting wa s de ferred to March 31, 2015 and disclosure concerns have been identified , while maintaining the EPA‘s ability to verify data and ensure compliance with the GHGRP

. B. Background On October 30, 2009, the EPA published the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule, 40 CFR
p art 98, requiring annual reporting of GHG data from a broad range of industry sectors (74 FR 56260). Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule and its subsequent amendments (hereinafter referred to as ―Part 98‖), the EPA requires annual reporting of data fro m certain facilities and suppliers above specified emission or quantity supplied thresholds. On July 7, 2010 (75 FR 39094) and subsequent proposals (77 FR 1434, January 10, 2012; 77 FR 10434 , February 22,
2012 ), we proposed confidentiality determinations f or the data elements required to be reported. The confidentiality of each reported data element was determined using a two

- step approach: (1) grouping data elements into 11 data categories (e.g., inputs to emission equations, emissions, and unit/process op erating characteristics that are not inputs to emission equations for direct emitter source categories); and (2) making confidentiality determinations either categorically or on an individual data elements basis. Refer to both the July 7, 2010 proposal (75 FR 39097 and 104 ) and the May 26, 2011 final rule (76 FR 30785

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. (75 FR 39105 and 39108, July 7, 2010). Following our proposal that data elements assigned to the ―inputs to emission equations‖ category are not entitled to confidential treatment, we received numerous industry comments asserting that competitive harm would result from public release of many of these data elements. We determined that ―these concerns warranted an in

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f rom the release of inputs to emission equations.‖ (76 FR 53060 ; , August 25, 2011). In a notice dated December 27, 2010, we issued a call for information (75 FR 81354) requesting additional information to assist us in conducting our evaluation. To allow suf ficient time to complete this evaluation through notice and comment, we deferred the reporting deadline for data elements assigned to the ―inputs to emission equation‖ category. Reporting of certain of these data elements was deferred to March 31, 2013, as specified in Table A

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to subpart A (see the August 25, 2011 final rule, 76 FR 53077 530 5 7 ). Our process for evaluating compet itive harm was documented in the final deferral notice ( 76 FR 53057 , August 25, 2011 , 76 FR 53057 ) and the accompanying memorandum entitled ―Process for Evaluating and Potentially Amending Part 98 Inputs to Emission Equations‖

2 There are a small number of data elements (besides data elements categorized as ― inputs to emission equations ‖ ) for which we have not made a final confidentiality determination s because we concluded that a determination of confidentiality for the data element should be made on a case

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- 09 29). As discussed in the final deferral notice and memorandum, our evaluation involved a four

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 Step 1: Determine whether each data element assigned to the ―inputs to emission equations‖ category is already publicly available.

 Step 2: For data elements assigned to the ―inputs to emission equations‖ category that are not publicly available, evaluate whether disclosure of the information is likely to result in substantial competitive harm.

 Step 3: For data elements assigned to the ―in puts to emission equations‖ category that are likely to cause substantial competitive harm if disclosed, evaluate potential alternative
calculation methods.

 Step 4: For data elements assigned to the ―inputs to emission equations‖ category that are likely t o cause substantial competitive harm if disclosed, evaluate potential alternative verification methods.
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- step evaluation process, an analysis of all data elements for which reporting is was deferred to March 31, 2015 was conduc ted. 3 The results of the analysis are documented in four memoranda, as follows:

 ― Summary Evaluation of Public Availability of Inputs to Emission Equations for Which which Reporting was Deferred Until to March 31, 2015 .‖

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- step process , we also evaluated all data elements for which reporting is was deferred to March 31, 2013 ( Part 98 Table A

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- step process to Part 98) and determined that took no further action was necessary . As a result, applicable facilities were required to report these data by April 1, 2013

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 ― Evaluation of Competitive Harm From Reporting 2015 Inputs to Equations from Disclosure of ‘ Inputs to Equations ‘ Data Elements Deferred to March 31, 2015

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 ― Summary Evaluation of Alternative Calculation Methods.‖

 ― Summary Evaluation of Alternative Verification Methods Approaches For Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Subparts for which Reporting of Inputs to Emission Equations was Deferred to March 31, 2015 .‖

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C. Subparts Covered in this Proposed Rule The proposed amendments affect all subparts listed in Table 2 of this preamble. Table 2 includes most of the subparts of Part 98 with inputs to emission equations for which the reporting deadline was deferred until 2015. Subpart W (Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems) , Subpart s ubpart II (Industrial Wastewater Treatment), and subpart C ( only certain combustion units associated with d evice s certain electric generators connected and able to deliver power to the local or regional electric power grid , as specified in Table 2) are not included in Table 2 because none of the inputs to emission equations required to be reported by reporters in these source categories are bei ng amended , as no disclosure concerns were identified. Subpart I of part 98 is not included in Table 2 because reporting of inputs to emission equations under this subpart

were w as addressed under a separate rulemaking proposed on October 16, 2012 (77 FR 63 538). Additionally, certain parts of th ese proposed rule amendments would affect subparts not listed in Table 2 as follows: . Specifically, for reporters subject to both a subpart listed in Table 2 a nd a subpart of Part 98 not listed in this table, the proposed revision to the recordkeeping duration Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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— General Stationary Fuel Combustion except Certain Specified Stationary Fuel Combustion Units Sources Connected to Devices Certain Electric Genera tors that are Connected and Able to Deliver Power to the Local or Regional Electric Power Grid 2 Grid 3 S

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— Adipic Acid Production U

— Miscellaneous Uses of Carbonate F

— Aluminum Production V

— Nitric Acid Production G

— Ammonia Manufacturing X

— Petrochemical Production H

— Cement Production Y

— Petroleum Refineries K

— Ferroalloy Production Z

— Phosphoric Acid Production L

— Fluorinated Gas Production AA

— Pulp and Paper Manufacturing N

— Glass Production BB

— Silicon Carbide Production O

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— Soda Ash Manufacturing
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— Hydrogen Production EE

— Titanium Dioxide Production Q

— Iron and Steel Production GG

— Zinc Production R

— Lead Production TT

— Industrial Waste Landfills
1 Certain proposed amendments affect other s ubparts not listed in this table as follows: for reporters subject to both a subpart listed in this table and a subpart of Part 98 not listed in this table, the proposed revision to the recordkeeping duration would apply to the records required for all Par t 98 subparts to which the reporter is subject. 2 Under this proposal, the inputs verification tool would not be required to be used by reporters for any reported GHG for which the reporter uses a CEMS or an EPA

- approved alternative method (as allowed under 40 CFR 98.33(a)(5), 98.53(a)(2), and 98.223(a)(2) ) to calculate the reported GHG value, rather than using "inputs to equations" data elements and the associated EPA

- provided calculation methodologies to calculate the reported GHG value. 3 The stationary fuel combustion sources (e. g., individual units , aggregations of units, common pipes, or common stacks) not affected by the proposed amend ments include those meeti ng both of the following criteria: (1) the stationary fuel combustion source contains at least one combustion unit is connected to a device fuel

- fired electric generator that has been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or regional electric power grid ( e.g., electricity generators excluding generators connected to combustion units that are subject to 40 CFR p art 98, subpart D of this part ); and (2) the combined stationary fuel combustion source is located at a facility for which the sum of the nameplate capacity ( capacit ies for all such devices at the facility excluding generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part) ) electric generators is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric output . Refer to Section III.A.3 of this preamble for a discussion of the EPA‘s rationale for proposing that combustion units meeting these criteria not be affected by the proposed amendments. Formatted Table

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 18 of 107 D. Legal Authority The EPA is proposing these rule amendments under its existing CAA authority provided in CAA section 114. As stated in the preamble to the 2009 final GHG reporting rule (74 FR 56260, October 30, 2009), CAA section 114(a)(1) provides the EPA broad authority to require the information proposed to be gathered by this rule because such data would inform and are relevant to the EPA‘s carrying out a wide variety of CAA provisions. See the preambles to the proposed (74 FR 16448, April 10, 2009) and final Part 98 (74 FR 56260 , October 30, 2009 ) for further information. In addition, pursuant to sections 114, 301, and 307 of the CAA, the EPA is proposing confidentiality determinations for the new data elements proposed in this notice. Section 114(c) of the CAA requires that the EPA make publicly available information obtained under CAA section 114 except for information (excluding emission data) that qualifies for confidential treatment. The Administrator has determined that this action (Part 98 amendment and confidentiality determinations) is subject to the provisions of CAA section 307(d).
II. Summary of Proposed Changes to Part 98 Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements The EPA is proposing revisions to the reporting and recordkeeping requirements in Part 98 and alternative verification procedures that would apply to certain reporters subject to any of the 2 4 subparts listed in Table 2 of this preamble. Section II.A of this preamble summarizes a proposed new requireme nt for these reporters to use an EPA

- provided electronic inputs verification tool to calculate emissions using data elements if they us e inputs to emission equations for which reporting was deferred to March 31, 2015 (hereafter referred to as ―inputs to
equ ations‖ data elements ), ) to calculate reported GHGs. Such reporters would be required to use an EPA

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. of this preamble

. Section IV of this preamble presents the EPA‘s proposed confidentiality determinations for proposed new data elements and the EPA‘s rationale for these determinations. Section V of this preamble presents the cost and impacts associated with these proposed amendments.
A. Proposed Use of Inputs Verification Tool The EPA is proposing that facilities subjec t to the subparts listed in Table 2 of this preamble and that use ―inputs to equations‖ data elements to calculate reported GHGs use an electronic inputs verification tool being developed by the EPA, which would calculate and verify GHG emissions. The Ref er to S ection III.A.1 of this preamble for a web

- link to the EPA‘s ―pilot‖ inputs verification tool for o ne subpart of Part 98, available during the public comment period for this rulemaking . The ― pilot‖ demonstrate s how the tool would be deployed work within the EPA‘s Electronic Greenhouse Gas Reporting Tool ( e - GGRT ) ) , as well as the types of verification checks that would be conducted

. The inputs verification tool would be deployed within e

- GGRT and would be integrated without interrupting the current electronic reporting
process. Reporters would While reporters enter data into e

- GGRT that are required to be reported in the annual report , r eporters would also enter into e

- GGRT (via the inputs verification tool) the Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH*** E.O. 12866 Review

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 20 of 107 ―inputs to equations‖ data elements t hat the EPA is proposing to remove from the reporting requirements into e

- GGRT along with the data required to be reported in the annual report.

. The tool would use the entered ―inputs to equations‖ data elements to calculate the equation outputs, conduct electronic verification checks on the ―inputs to equations‖ data elements, and generate a verification summary. The tool would not retain the ent ered ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for which the EPA is proposing that the reporting requirement be removed. Accordingly, the EPA would not have access to these ―inputs to equations‖ data elements. Instead, the EPA would rely on the verification summ ary, which would become accessible to the EPA when annual reports are submitted, as a first step for conducting verification once the annual report is submitted. Sources subject to multiple subparts under Part 98 would be required to use the inputs verific ation tool for only those subparts listed in Table 2 of this preamble. The EPA is proposing that reporters use this tool starting with reporting year 2014. Refer to Section III.A of this preamble for further discussion of this proposed requirement.
Th i s pr oposed requirement to use the i nputs verification tool is specified in 40 CFR 98.5,

s ubpart A . Reporters would determine applicability under this new requirement based on a proposed new Table A

- 8 to S ubpart A , which lists all calculation methods under Part 98 for which the inputs verification tool must be used

. R eporter s calculating reported GHGs using a calculation method specified in proposed Table A

- 8 would be required to enter into the inputs verification tool ―inputs to equations‖ data elements that have been removed from the reporting requirements

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 21 of 107 The EPA is proposing to remove the reporting requirement for 435 440 ―inputs to equations‖ data elements in the subparts listed in Tab le 2 of this preamble. Table 3 of this preamble provides a summary of how many data elements would be removed from reporting
per for each subpart. Refer to Table 1 in the memorandum ―List of  ̳Inputs to Equations‘ Data Elements Proposed Not To Be Reported‖ ( refer to Docket ID No. EPA

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- 0929) for a complete list of these 435 440 data elements. For all remaining ―inputs to equations‖ data elements not represented in Table 3 of this preamble and Table 1 of the memorandum cited above , the EPA is not amen ding these reporting requirements and would, therefore, let the deferral of these data elements expire on March 31, 2015. As a result, by March 31, 2015, all of the ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for subpart W (Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems) , Subp art s ubpart II (Industrial Wastewater Treatment), and the additional ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for which reporting is not proposed to be removed as indicated in Table 3 of this preamble, would be reported for future reporting years and for all pri or reporting years prior to , and , including , reporting year 2014. For a list of these ―inputs to equations‖ data elements that would be reported , refer to Table 2 of the memorandum cited above.

Table 3. Subparts For f

or Which Reporting Requirements are Amended

Subpart Number of ―Inputs to Equations‖ Data Elements Number of ―Inputs to Equations‖ Data Elements Proposed Not to Be Reported C

— General Stationary Fuel Combustion Except Certain Specified Stationary Fuel Combustion Units Sources Connected to Devices Certain Electric Generators Connected and Able to Deliver Power to the Local or Regional Power Grid 2 26 1 26 1 Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH*** E.O. 12866 Review

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Subpart Number of ―Inputs to Equations‖ Data Elements Number of ―Inputs to Equations‖ Data Elements Proposed Not to Be Reported E

— Adipic Acid Production 21 11 F

— Aluminum Production 29 29 G

— Ammonia Manufacturing 8 8 H

— Cement Production 16 14 K

— Ferroalloy Production 13 13 L

— Fluorinated Gas Production 55 46 N

— Glass Production 3 3 O

— HCFC

– 22 Production and HFC

– 23 Destruction 15 12
P

— Hydrogen Production 7 7 Q

— Iron and Steel Production 93 92 R

— Lead Production 10 10 S

— Lime Manufacturing 9 9 U

— Miscellaneous Uses of Carbonate 6 6
V

— Nitric Acid Production 21 6 X

— Petrochemical Production 21 21 Y

— Petroleum Refineries 80 70 75 Z

— Phosphoric Acid Production 4 4 AA

— Pulp and Paper Manufacturing 31 28
BB

— Silicon Carbide Production 3 3
CC

— Soda Ash Manufacturing 10 4 EE

— Titanium Dioxide Production 2 2
GG

— Zinc Production 8 8 TT

— Industrial Waste Landfills 3 3

1 Includes o ne ―inputs to equations‖ data element , 40 CFR 98.3(d)(3)(v) , which is specified in subpart A of part P art 98 and applies to only certain reporters under 40 CFR p art 98, s ubpart C of part 98

. 2 The reporting requirements applicable to certain stationary fuel combustion sources (e.g., individual units , aggregations of units, common pipes, or common stacks) subject to 40 CFR p art 98, subpart C remain the same under the proposed amendment. Subpart C would continue to require reporting of all applicable ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for stationary fuel combustion unit s sources that meet both of the following criteria: (1) the stationary fuel combustion source contains at least one combustion unit is connected to a device fuel

- fired electric generator that has been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or r egional electric power grid ( e.g., electricity generators excluding generators connected to combustion units that are subject to 40 CFR p art 98, subpart D of this part ); and (2) the stationary fuel combustion source is located at a facility for*** E.O. 12866 Review

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 23 of 107 which the s um of the combined nameplate capacity ( capacit ies for all such devices at the facility excluding electric generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part) ) is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric output . Subpart C reporters would not report ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for all other types of stationary fuel combustion units sources subject to subpart C. In order to ease the burden for facilities, the EPA is proposing that the ―inputs to equations‖ data elements that are not being amended in this action (and therefore would be reported for reporting years prior to reporting year 2014 (as described above ) be reported as part of the annual report for reporting year 2014

. Specifically, when reporters p repare their reporting year 2014 annual report via e

- GGRT , they would be required to include the se ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for reporting year 2014 as well as for all applicable previous reporting
years. The annual report, including these ―input s to equations‖ data elements that would still be reported , would be submitted via e

- GGRT. This proposed approach would prevent facilities from being required to revise, re

- certify, and re

- submit annual reports for each previous reporting year.
C. Proposed Changes to Recordkeeping Requirements For each facility subject to a subpart listed in Table 2 of this preamble , that uses ―inputs to equations‖ data elements to calculate and report GHGs (i.e., subject to using the proposed inputs verification to ol ) , the EPA is proposing that the facility retain all records, including records for subparts not subject to the inputs verification tool requirement, for 5 years, rather than the current 3

- year record retention period. In other words, if any facility sub ject to a subpart listed in Table 2 using the proposed inputs verification tool is also subject to a subpart of Part 98 not listed in Table 2, we propose that records required for those other subparts also be maintained for the 5 years. For example, if such a facility is required to report under both subpart C (in Table 2) and subpart HH (not in Table 2), the facility would be required to maintain all records required under both subparts for 5 years following submittal of the annual report. The Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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- year record retention requirement begin with records for reporting year 20 10

. Additionally, we are proposing that, at the time a reporter subject to any subpart listed in Table 2 of this preamble using the proposed inputs verification tool completes entry of all ―inputs to equations‖ data elements into the inputs verification tool, the reporter would be required to keep a file generated by the tool that lists the entered ―inputs to equations‖ data elements. The reporter would be required to maintain a copy of the file as a record of the entered inputs. As currently required in 40 CFR 98.3(g) , subpart A , this file may be maintained in electronic or hard copy format. As discussed above, this record would be required to be maintained for 5 years . Refer to Section III.B of this preamble for further discussion of these proposed recordkeeping requirements.
D. Proposed New Data Elements to be Reported The EPA is proposing that reporters subject to using the proposed inputs verification tool
in subp arts E, G, H, P, Q, S, V, X, Y, and AA of Part 98 , be required to report the additional data elements listed per subpart in Table 4 of this preamble. Proposed confidentiality determinations for these proposed data elements are presented in Section IV of th is preamble. Table 4. Proposed New Data Elements for Subparts E, G, H, P, Q, S, V, X, Y, and AA of Part 98 Subpart Subpart Name New Data Element Description E Adipic Acid Production Annual quantity of cyclohexane fed to all production lines (metric tons). Annual percent N 2 O emission reduction for all production units combined. G Ammonia Production Annual ammonia production (metric tons). Annual methanol production (metric tons), if this quantity is not reported under subpart X of Part 98

. H Cement Production Annual clinker production (metric tons). Annual average clinker CO 2 emission factor for the Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 25 of 107 Subpart Subpart Name New Data Element Description facility, averaged across all kilns (metric tons CO 2 /metric ton clinker produced). Annual average cement kiln dust (CKD) CO 2 emission factor for the facility, averaged across all kilns (metric tons CO 2 /metric ton CKD produced). P Hydrogen Production Name and annual quantity (metric tons) of each carbon

- containing fuel and feedstock. Annual methanol production (metric tons), if this quantity is not reported under subpart X of Part 98

. Q Iron and Steel Production If you use the carbon mass balance method in 40 CFR 98.173(b)(1) to determine CO 2 emissions: The annual mass (metric tons) of all gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels (combined) used in process units specified in Equations Q

- 1 through Q

- 7 of Part 98 subpart Q , calculated as specified in a proposed new Equation Q

9 of subpart Q in the proposed rule amen dments. Do not include fuel used in a stationary combustion unit where emissions are reported under subpart C of this part.

. If you use the carbon mass balance method in 40 CFR 98.173(b)(1) to determine CO 2 emissions: The annual mass (metric tons) of all non

- fuel material inputs (combined) specified in Equations Q

- 1 through Q

- 7 of Part 98 subpart Q , calculated as specified in a proposed new Equation Q

- 10 of subpart Q in the proposed rule amendments

. If you use the carbon mass balance method in 40 CFR 98.173(b)(1) to determine CO 2 emissions: The annual mass (metric tons) of all solid and liquid products and byproducts (combined) specified in Equations Q

- 1 through Q

- 7 of Part 98 subpart Q , calculated as specified in a proposed new Equation Q

- 11 of subpart Q in the proposed rule amendments

. If you use the carbon mass balance method in 40 CFR 98.173(b)(1) to determine CO 2 emissions: The weighted average carbon content of all gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels (combined) included in proposed new Equation Q

- 9 of subpart Q , calculated as specified in a proposed new Equation Q

- 12 of subpart Q in the proposed rule amendments

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 26 of 107 Subpart Subpart Name New Data Element Description weighted average carbon content of all non

- fuel inputs to all furnaces (combined) included in proposed new Equation Q

- 10 of subpart Q , calculated as specified in a proposed new Equation Q

- 13 of subpart Q in the proposed rule amendments

. If you use the carbon mass balance method in 40 CFR 98.173(b)(1) to determine CO 2 emissions: The weighted average carbon content of all solid and liquid products and byproducts from all furnaces (combined) included in a proposed new Equation Q

11 of subpart Q in the proposed rule amendments , calculated as specified in new Equation Q

- 14 of subpart Q

. S Lime Manufacturing Annual quantity (metric tons) of lime product sold, by type. V Nitric Acid Production Annual percent N 2 O emission reduction for all production units combined. X Petrochemical Production If using the mass balance method or CEMS method to calculate GHG emissions: Name and annual quantity (in metric tons) of each carbon

- containing feedstock included in Equations X

- 1, X

- 2 and X

- 3.

. If using the mass balance method or CEMS method to calculate GHG emissions: Name and annual quantity (in metric tons) of each carbon

- containing co

- product included in Equations X

- 1, X

- 2 and X

- 3.

. Y Petroleum Refineries Annual quantity of flare gas combusted (in MMscf per year) (only when using Equation Y

- 3 of s ubpart Y ). Annual average molecular weight of flare gas combusted (in mmBtu per MMscf) (only when using Equation Y

- 3 of subpart Y ). Annual average carbon content of flare gas combusted (expressed as a decimal fraction)(only when using Equation Y

- 3 of subpart Y ). AA Pulp and Paper

Manufacturing For each pulp mill lime kiln: Quantity of calcium oxide (CaO) produced (metric tons). For each pulp mill lime kiln: Percent of annual heat input, individually for each fossil fuel type. For each chemical recovery furnace and chemical recovery combustion unit for which you are not using Equation C

- 2c of subpart C to calculate CO 2 emissions: Annual mass of steam generated (lb Formatted: Space Before: 2 pt, After: 2 pt Formatted Table

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- 2c of subpart C to calculate CO 2 emissions: Ratio of the unit‘s maximum rated heat input capacity to its design rated steam output capacity (mmBtu/lb steam), individually for each fossil fuel type and for spent liquor solids.
III. Rationale for Proposed Changes to Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Based on the four

- step evaluation described in Section I.B of this preamble, in particular the disclosure concerns discussed in ―Step 2‖ of the evaluation and the alternatives considered in ―Step 3‖ and ―Step 4‖ of the evaluation to address those disclosure concerns, the EPA is proposing an a lternative verification approach. This approach involves use of an inputs verification tool and revisions to the reporting and recordkeeping requirements of Part 98. The EPA‘s rationale for th is approach is presented in Sections III.A through C below. Section III.A addresses the proposed inputs verification tool and revisions to the requirement to report certain ―inputs to equations‖ data elements. Section III.B addresses the proposed revisions to recordkeeping requirements. Section III.C addresses the proposed addition of new reporting requirements.
A. Proposed Inputs Verification Tool and Amendment to Reporting Requirements The EPA is proposing that facilities subject using ―inputs to equations ‖ data elements to calculate reported GHGs under the subparts listed in Table 2 of this preamble use an EPA

provided electronic inputs verification tool, which would calculate and verify GHG emissions. The inputs verification tool would be deployed within e - GGRT and integrated without interrupting the current electronic reporting process. Reporters would enter their ―inputs to equations‖ data elements into the tool within the e

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 28 of 107 be reported in the annual report (co ncurrent entry of ―inputs to equations‖ data elements and data required for the annual report would be required starting in reporting year 2014, as further discussed in Section III.A.2 of this preamble). As a built

- in feature of the e

- GGRT system, the tool would use the entered ―inputs to equations‖ data elements to calculate the equation outputs, conduct electronic verification checks on the ―inputs to equations‖ data elements, and generate a verification summary. The tool would not retain the entered ―inp uts to equations‖ data elements for which the EPA is proposing that the reporting requirement be removed. 4 Accordingly, unlike data currently reported to the EPA through e

- GGRT, the EPA would not have access to these ―inputs to equations‖ data elements.
S ources Any such s ources subject to multiple subparts under Part 98 would be required to use the tool for only those subparts listed in Table 2 of this preamble, as discussed in the following section.
1. Detailed Description of Inputs Verification Tool. The EPA‘s current verification approach consists of electronic verification checks followed by direct follow

- up with facilities. For subparts where the reporting of inputs to emission equations has been deferred until 2015, these checks have been conducted us ing reported data other than inputs to emission equations (the reporting of which was deferred). For ―supplier‖ subparts 5 (and starting in reporting year 2012 for subparts with i nputs to emission

e quations that were deferred until 2013), these checks have been conducted using reported data that include the data needed to calculate outputs of the equations. Reporters under the supplier subparts have been entering into e

- GGRT the data needed to calcul ate the annual GHG

4 Please see section III.A.3 of this preamble for a discussion on which ―inputs to equations‖ data elements the EPA is proposing that the reporting requirement s be removed

. 5 Supplier subparts (subpar ts LL through PP of Part 98) apply to fossil fuel suppliers and industrial gas suppliers. The e

- GGRT system currently calculates equation outputs for suppliers using reported equations inputs. Subpart MM reporters began using e

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are using ―inputs to equations‖ data elements to calculate reported GHGs , the EPA is proposing to use an approach similar to that current ly used for the supplier subparts, where ―inputs to equations‖ data elements would be entered into the inputs verification tool within e

- GGRT and used to calculate the annual GHG emission values and verify these emission values. The difference, however, is that these ―inputs to equations‖ data elements would be entered into this new inputs verification tool within e

- GGRT and would not be reported to the EPA. To access the inputs verification tool, reporters would log into e

- GGRT. They would enter data elem ents required for the annual report as well as their ―inputs to equations‖ data elements. The tool would operate securely within e

- GGRT, as a transient process, which means that ―inputs to equations‖ data elements (for which the EPA is proposing that the r eporting requirement be removed) entered into the tool would be temporarily saved in the tool while the reporter is actively using the tool, but would not be persisted (i.e., saved) within the e

- GGRT database. The ―inputs to equations‖ data elements would be discarded when the user‘s session
with e - GGRT ends. Refer to the memorandum ― Technical Approach and Design for Inputs Verification Tool ‖ (refer to Docket ID No. EPA

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- 0929) for a detailed description of EPA‘s technical approach and design for the inputs verification tool. The memorandum describes how the inputs verification tool would use entered data only during the reporters‘ e

- GGRT session and would delete all records of entered data when the reporters exits the system. If the reporter exit s the inputs verification tool prior to completing data entry or submitting their annual report, the tool would generate a file of entered ―inputs to equations‖ data elements, and allow the reporter to download the file. This file could then be uploaded in to the*** E.O. 12866 Review

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. to continue with data entry for the same reporting year

. This would avoid facilities from needing to re

- enter ―inputs to equations‖ data elements that were entered in previous e

- GGRT sessions. After the reporter enters the ―inputs to equations‖ data elements into the inputs verification tool, the tool would calculate the annual GHG emissions values. The tool would use the following information in calculating these values: (1) ―inputs to equation s‖ data elements (for which reporting under this action is proposed to be removed) entered into the tool, (2) ―inputs to equations‖ data elements entered into e

- GGRT (not into the inputs verification tool) (refer to Section III.A.3 of this preamble for a d iscussion of the ―inputs to equations‖ data elements that would still be reported under this proposal ), (3) information entered into e

- GGRT identifying which Part 98 calculation method was selected (if applicable), and (4) the selected Part 98 calculation method. Once the annual GHG emissions values are calculated, the values would be
pre - filled into the appropriate reporting fields within e

- GGRT. Reporters would then have the opportunity to override the annual GHG emissions values calculated by the tool wi th their own calculated value . I f the reporter chose to override the calculated value, this would be reflected in the verification summary. Prior to annual report submittal, the inputs verification tool would conduct a series of verification checks, includ ing the following:

 Verification checks on the annual GHG emission values calculated by the inputs verification tool. As mentioned above, reporters would have the opportunity to override and revise the value calculated by the tool; however should this occur , the tool would note a discrepancy, which would prompt the EPA for further review after the reporter submits the annual report.

 Verification checks on entered ―inputs to equations‖ data elements. For example, the tool would check: (1) whether all required data were entered; (2) whether entered ―inputs to equations‖ data element values are within the expected ranges for the data ele ments; and (3) whether expected relationships exist between certain ―inputs to equations‖ data*** E.O. 12866 Review

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- time‖ checking), and other checks would be conducted after the reporter has entered all ―inputs to equations‖ data elements, because some algorithms ma y compare certain ―inputs to equations‖ data elements (e.g., production quantity) to GHG emission values at the subpart or facility level. Also, prior to submittal of the annual report, the inputs verification tool would generate a verification summary co ntaining the results of the verification checks. The verification summary would specify whether any potential errors, as described above, were identified, without specifying any information about the ―inputs to equations‖ data elements. The reporter would have an opportunity to review the verification summary and make necessary revisions to the entered ―inputs to equations‖ data elements and the reported data elements. For example, a facility subject to subpart G that manufactures ammonia using liquid and solid feedstocks is currently required under 40 CFR 98.76(b)(1) to report annual CO 2 process emissions for each ammonia manufacturing unit. Currently, the reporter calculates this reported annual GHG emissions value outside of e

- GGRT (e.g., using a calcula tor or computer software), using Equations G

- 2, G

- 3, and G

- 4 of Part 98, and monthly values for the following ―inputs to equations‖ data elements: quantity of liquid feedstock, quantity of solid feedstock, carbon content value for liquid feedstock, and car bon content value for solid feedstock. We are proposing that the reporter instead calculate this reported annual GHG emissions value using the inputs verification tool, which not only would use the same equations and data for calculation, but would also co nduct verification checks, as follows: Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH*** E.O. 12866 Review

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 The reporter would enter all 48 ―inputs to equations ‖ data elements ‖ into the inputs verification tool (i.e., monthly values for all four ―inputs to equations‖ data elements).

 The reporter would use the inputs verific ation tool to calculate annual CO 2 process emissions. In calculating this value, the tool would use Equations G

- 2, G

- 3, and G

- 4 of Part 98 and the 48 ―inputs to equations‖ data element entries.

 Once the annual CO 2 process emissions value is calculated, the inputs verification tool would automatically conduct verification checks on the 48 entered ―inputs to equations‖
data elements. For example, the tool might conduct the following checks:

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- Real

- time checks that all 48 ―inputs to equations‖ data elements wer e entered.

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- Real

- time checks that each of the 12 entered values for carbon content of liquid feedstock is within the expected range for carbon content of liquid feedstock (based on industry

- wide data). The tool would conduct similar comparisons for the 12

e ntered ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for the carbon content value for solid
feedstock.

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- Run an algorithm A lgorithm check comparing each of the 12 entered values of the quantity of the liquid feedstock to all monthly values entered for the year, to dete rmine if individual values are within an expected range established using all 12 values. The tool would conduct similar comparisons for the 12 entered ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for the quantity of solid feedstock. This type of check would
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- generate the verification summary prior to annual report submittal. The EPA would access the verification summary (i.e., the same final summary viewed by the reporter) following annual report submittal and certi fication.

 The inputs verification tool would also generate a file listing the entered ―inputs to equations‖ data elements (for which the EPA is proposing to remove the reporting requirements) to be kept by the reporter and maintained as a record in a forma t currently allowed under Part 98 (see 40 CFR 98.3(g) , subpart A). Refer to Section III.B of this preamble for further discussion of this proposed amendment and the EPA‘s rationale for requiring this record.
The EPA has developed a ―pilot‖ inputs verificat ion tool for one subpart of Part 98 , subpart C X , which will be posted at http://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/reporters/training/rulepilot.htm l , to demonstrate how the tool would work within e

- GGRT, as well as the types of verification checks that would be conducted. The EPA seeks comment on the usability of the tool as well as its ability to conduct verification on the ―inputs to equations‖ data elements. The EPA also s eeks comment on additional approaches considered by the EPA for implementation of the inputs verification tool; refer to the memorandum ― Evaluation of Alternative Verification Approaches f or Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Subparts for which Reporting of Inp uts to Emission Equations was Deferred to March 31, 2015‖ (refer to Docket ID No. EPA

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– 56283), the EPA described its verification approach as the following two

- step process:

 Initial automated review of reported data , using an electronic data quality assurance program built into the data system, for use by reporters and the EPA to help assure the completeness and accuracy of data.

 Based on the initial review results, follow up with facilities regarding potential erro rs, discrepancies, or questions, including on

- site audits.
The EPA is currently using th e two

- step verification process of automated verification checks followed by direct follow

- up with facilities to verify data currently reported via e

- GGRT. The EPA is proposing to supplement the current verification approach for facilities reporting using ―inputs to equations‖ data elements to calculate report ed GHGs under the subparts listed in Table 2 of this preamble using the additional checks that would be conducted by the inputs verification tool. During the first 3 years of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) , GHGRP , the EPA has had success developing a nd using an electronic reporting and verification system for all subparts reporting under the program. During reporting year 2010, the EPA developed approximately 1,400 electronic verification checks to verify reported data. Based on these verification che cks, the EPA followed up with approximately 2,360 of the approximately 6,700 facilities that reported in reporting year 2010, resulting in approximately 2,300 facilities resolving verification issues by responding to the EPA and/or resubmitting their

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- reporting subparts. During reporting year 2011, the EPA followed up with approximately 3,440 of the approximately 8,000 facilities that reported, resulting in approximately 3,000 facilities resolving their verification issues

. For e xample, for subpart H, the EPA verifies reported GHG emissions data using: (1) reported cement production data and (2) publicly available industry data on GHG emissions. Using these data, the EPA has established ranges of acceptable production and emission values and set up algorithm checks for reported GHG emission values. The electronic checks used by the GHGRP have served as a means for the EPA to verify reported data while minimizing the burden on both the EPA and reporters. Electronic verification is a critical first step to ensuring the completeness and accuracy of reported data and reducing the costs of compliance monitoring. The inputs verification tool described in Section III.A.1 of this preamble utilizes the same approach that the EPA currently u ses for calculating and verifying data submitted for supplier subparts (and starting in reporting year 201 2 , inputs to emission equations whose reporting deadline was deferred until 2013), except that e

- GGRT would not retain the ―inputs to equations‖ data elements entered into the tool. Once the annual report is submitted, the EPA would review the verification summary generated by the inputs verification tool, along with verification summaries that are currently generated using data currently collected thro ugh the annual report. By requiring use of the inputs verification tool, the EPA would have the additional certainty that reported annual GHG emissions values either were calculated correctly (because the values calculated by the tool were submitted to the EPA) or that the EPA would be made aware that there were discrepancies between values calculated by the tool and values submitted*** E.O. 12866 Review

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- up with facilities than if the ―inputs to equations‖ data elements were submitted to the EPA, this approach would facilitate verification by identifying potential errors and minimizing the number of errors before annual reports are s ubmitted. In addition, as discussed elsewhere in the preamble, the EPA is retaining the reporting requirement for ―inputs to equations‖ data elements
for which our four

- step evaluation did not identify disclosure concerns and is proposing to require report ing of additional new data elements to assist the EPA‘s verification effort. These ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for which reporting would be retained and these proposed new reported data elements would allow the EPA to conduct additional verificatio n and minimize the number of follow

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S ection III.B of this preamble , the EPA is proposing that facilities retain records for 5 years, which would allow the EPA time to perform any necessary follow

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3. Reporting of 435 440 ―Inputs to Equations‖ Data Elements Would Not Be Neces sary With the Proposed Verification Approach. The EPA is proposing to remove the reporting requirement for 435 440 ―inputs to equations‖ data elements that are in the subparts listed in Table 2 of this preamble. With the proposed alternative verification approach described in Section III.A.2 of this preamble, the EPA would no longer need to rely on the collection of t hese ―inputs to equations‖ data elements to verify emissions under those subparts. Not having these data elements reported would address concerns relative to potential disclosure of these data elements. 6 These 435 440 data elements are

6 We For 23 of these ―inputs to equations‖ data elements, we are proposing to remove the reporting requirement for certain ―inputs to equations‖ data elements because, while there is not a disclosure concern, the EPA determined that these data elements would not be useful for data verification and would not inform future GHG policy development in the absence of other data elements for which we are proposing to remove the reporting requirement. See section III.A.3 of this preamble for additional discussion on this topic. Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH*** E.O. 12866 Review

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- 0929). The 435 440 ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for which the EPA is proposing to remove the reporting requirement must be maintained on

- site as records. Because Part 98 already requires these ―inputs to equations‖ data elements to be kept as records (see 40 CFR 98.3(g)(2), which states that ―the data used to calculate the GHG emissions for each unit, operation, process,

an d activity, categorized by fuel or material type‖ must be kept as records ) , the EPA is not proposing in this action to move specify each of the 435 440 ―inputs to equations‖ data elements
to in the recordkeeping requirements section of each subpart. The EPA co nsidered whether moving specifying each of these ―inputs to equations‖ data elements to in the recordkeeping requirements sections of each subpart would improve the clarity of the specific records that would be required to be retained. Because the EPA is prop osing that the ―inputs to equations‖
data elements that would not be reported must be ke pt as records in the format generated by the inputs verification tool (i.e., file for downloading or printing) , the EPA determined that the data that must be kept as records would be sufficiently clear. The EPA seeks comment on whether additional specificity within the recordkeeping requirements of each subpart would improve the clarity of the specific records that are required to be retained. For the purposes of clarifying which data elements must be reported for previous reporting years 2010 through 2013, we are proposing to revise Table A

- 7 of Part 98 to S ubpart A to remove all 435 440 data elements for which reporting is proposed to be removed. To be consistent with a separate action that is proposing to remove additional ―inputs to equations‖ The data elements from Part 98 (40 CFR 98.256(o)(6) and (o)(7) ) ), we that are also proposing to

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153 Refer to Table 2 in the memorandum ―List of  ̳Inputs to Equations‘ Data Elements Proposed Not To Be Reported‖ (refer to Docket ID No. EPA

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- 0929) for a complete list of these 170 data elements. The 170 ―inputs to equations‖ data elements include certain ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for the subparts listed in Table 3 of this preamble, as well as all ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for subparts C (only for certain specified stationary fuel c ombustion units sources connected to a device certain electric generators that deliver s deliver power to the local or regional electric power grid ) 8
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. For these ―inputs to equations‖ data elements, the EPA is not amending these reporting requirements and would therefore let the deferral of these data elements expire on March 31, 2015. As a result, these ―inputs to equations‖ data elements would be report ed for future reporting years starting with reporting year 2014, as well as for previous reporting years (i.e., reporting years 2010 through 2013). Based on ―Step 2‖
of our evaluation described in Section I.B of this preamble , t hese data elements would not raise

7 These 153 170 ―inputs to equations‖ data elements include : (1) nine ―inputs to equations‖ data elements in subpart L of part 98 that are not b eing addressed in this rulemaking and because they will be addressed in a separate action related to subpart L ; and (2) five ―inputs to equations‖ data elements in subpart Y of part 98 that were proposed in the April 2, 2013 rulemaking ( 78 FR 19802 ) to be r emoved from reporting

. 8 Refers to stationary fuel combustion sources (e.g., individual units , aggregations of units, common pipes, or common stacks) subject to subpart C of Part 98 meeting both of the following criteria: (1) the stationary fuel combustion source contains at least one combustion unit is connected to a device fuel

- fired electric generator that has been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or regional electric power grid ( e.g., electricity g enerators excluding generators connected to combustion units that are subject to subpart D of this part); and (2) the combined stationary fuel combustion source is located at a facility for which the sum of the nameplate capacity ( capacit ies for all such de vices at the facility excluding generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part)) electric generators is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric output

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- year comparisons, thereby reducing the amount of direct follow

- up required with facilities. For the reason stated a bove, collecting these data elements, even in the absence of collecting all ―inputs to equations‖ data elements, would aid in the verification process. The EPA identified 23 ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for which disclosure concerns
were not identif

ied based on ―Step 2‖ of our evaluation; however, the EPA is not retaining these reporting requirements. The EPA determined that these 23 data elements would no t b e useful for data verification and would not inform future GHG policy development in the abse nce of other ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for which the reporting requirement is proposed to be removed under this action. Examples of t he se 23 ―inputs to equations‖ include reporting the selected default molar volume conversion factor and reporting the units of measure of a site

specific emission factor. These ―inputs to equations‖ are identified in the memorandum ―List of  ̳Inputs to Equations‘ Data Elements Proposed Not To Be Reported‖ (refer to Docket ID No.
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. Regarding the 1 53 170 retained ―inputs to equations‖ data elements , for reporting year 2014 and thereafter, reporters would enter the 153 170 ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for which we are retaining the reporting requirement into e

- GGRT. Starting in reporting year 20 14, the e

- GGRT system would retain these 153 170 data elements as part of the annual report and they would be accessible by the EPA once the reporter submits the annual report. In order to ease the burden on facilities, for reporting years prior to reporting year 2014, the EPA is proposing that these reported ―inputs to equations‖ data elements be submitted as par t of the reporting year 2014 annual report. This Specifically, when reporters prepare their reporting year 2014 annual*** E.O. 12866 Review

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- GGRT, they would be required to include these ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for reporting year 2014 as well as for all applicable previous reporting years. The annual report, including these ―inputs to equations‖ data elements would be submitted via e

- GGRT. This approach would prevent facilities from being required to revise, re

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- submit annual reports for re porting years 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. The proposed revision s to the current reporting requirements would apply to all reporters subject to the subparts listed in Table 2 of this preamble, including subpart C

. , and using ―inputs to equations‖ data elem ents to calculate reported GHGs

. However, as noted in Table 2, we are not proposing to amend the reporting requirements for stationary fuel combustion units sources subject to subpart C (e.g., individual units, aggregations of units, common pipes, or common stacks) that meet the following criteria: (1) the stationary fuel combustion source contains at least

one combustion unit is connected to a device fuel

- fired electric generator that has been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or regional electric power grid ( e.g., electricity generators excluding generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part); and (2) the combined nameplate capacity (for all such devices at the facility excluding generators that are connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part) ); and (2) the stationary fuel combustion source is located at a facility for which the sum of

n ameplate capacit ies for all such electric generators is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric output

. The ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for these stationary fuel combustion units sources are among those that did not raise disclosure concerns un der ―Step 2‖ of our evaluation of the ―inputs to equations‖ data elements (refer to Section I.B of this preamble for a discussion of the EPA‘s four

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- 0929), for further information on the results of the analysis for these stationary fuel combustion units sources . Reporters currently reporting emissions for stationary fuel combu stion units sources under subpart C have the option to utiliz e one or more of the reporting options under subpart C that allow the grouping of stationary combustion units for the purpose of monitoring, calculating, and reporting emissions. The EPA recognizes that stationary combustion units grouped in these reporting configurations could include both combustion units associated with devices that can produce electricity electric generators ( excluding generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D) (connected to the grid and not connected to the grid) and combustion units not associated with devices that can produce electricity

. electric generators ( excluding generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D)

. In these cases where combustion units are grouped , the EPA has determined that there wo uld be no disclosure concerns with reporting of ―inputs to equations‖ data elements for the grouped combustion units. In reporting combined data for multiple units including those associated with a device capable of producing electricity a n electric generat or and subject to reporting under this proposed action, no unit

specific data would be revealed. Furthermore, should a facility not wish to disclose aggregated data, it would have the option to calculate and report emissions using one of the individual uni t reporting configurations. The EPA seeks comment on this conclusion. If you believe that there are any disclosure concerns, please provide detailed information about the concern, as well as whether reporting on an individual unit basis is a feasible repor ting option. Additionally, the EPA is proposing to revise two paragraphs (40 CFR 98.116(e)(6) and 40 CFR 98.186(b)(8)) that reference other paragraphs that include ―inputs to equations‖ data
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B. Proposed Revisions to Recordkeeping Requirements Given the proposed verification approach described in Section III.A of this preamble, the EPA considered whether the c urrent record retention period and record format requirements would be sufficient to allow the EPA to perform data verification. We considered:

 The time we would need to follow up with reporters to further verify reported GHG emissions.

 The desirability of retaining multiple years of data records to allow for appropriate assessment of compliance and for analyses of trends for policy analysis purposes.

 The format of records, and whether the current format would be adequate for our verification process. For e xample, we considered whether records of ―inputs to equations‖ data elements contained in multiple separate documents (as currently allowed under Part 98) would allow an EPA inspector to efficiently analyze the consistency of the data elements and use the data elements to perform calculations to confirm reported GHG emissions.
Because there may be more direct follow

- up activities under this alternative verification approach, we are proposing to extend the record retention period from 3 to 5 years. We have determined that 5 years is reasonable given the large number of reporters under the subparts identified in Table 2 of this preamble (over 2,000 facilities) and the likely increase in follow

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- site audits if necessary, regarding potential errors, discrepancies, or questions. Should an EPA inspector visit a facility, it would be important to be able to examine not only the c urrent year‘s records but those from previous years as well, because previous years‘ data would provide year

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- year comparisons, which are useful for verifying the current year‘s data. A 5

- year record retention period would ensure the availability of rele vant records for the follow

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- year record retention requirement begin with records for reporting year 20 10 , as discussed in Section III.A. 1 2 of this preamble. The For reporters subject to using t he proposed inputs verification tool, t he EPA is proposing to extend the record retention period not only for the subparts listed in Table 2 of the preamble, but also for other subparts that apply to reporters subject to a subpart in Table 2. Under this pr oposal, a a ny such facility subject to both a subpart listed in Table 2 of this preamble and a subpart not listed in Table 2 would be required to maintain all records required under both subparts for a period of 5 years. For example, if a facility is requir ed to report under use the proposed inputs verification tool under both subpart C (in Table 2) and to report under subpart HH (not in Table 2), the facility would be required to maintain all records required under both subparts for 5 years. The EPA is proposing these provisions for two reasons. First, the EPA determined that during a site visit, if questions arise regarding the accuracy of an ―input s to equation s ‖ data element, it may be necessary to examine other non

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- site data availability. Second, the EPA determined that maintaining multiple sets of data records according to different record retention periods could possibly cause confusion and result in recordkeeping errors . Providing the same record retention duration for all subparts, as proposed, would simplify recordkeeping and thereby minimize the chance for recordkeeping errors. In addition, the EPA is proposing revision s to the recordkeeping format for ―inputs to
equ ations‖ data elements. Currently, reporters have the option to maintain records of their ―inputs to equations‖ data elements in one or more electronic or hard copy files. The proposed record format revision would require reporters to maintain an electronic or hard copy of the single file generated by the proposed inputs verification tool, listing all ―inputs to equations‖ data elements entered into the tool. This proposed record format change would ensure that the EPA could readily access these data, enabli ng the EPA to quickly and efficiently perform calculations and data checks during site visits. All other records required under Part 98 would be maintained in the format currently required under Part 98. In combination with the proposed reporting requireme nts discussed in Sections III.A and C of this preamble, these proposed recordkeeping requirements would allow the EPA to adequately verify certain reported emissions without implicating the disclosure concerns discussed in the memorandum ―Evaluation of Co mpetitive Harm For Reporting 2015 Inputs to Equation s ‖ (refer to Docket ID No. EPA

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In amen ding 40 CFR part 98, subpart A to add these recordkeeping requirements, we are also correct ing an error in the current version of 40 CFR 98.3(g). In a previous action amending this paragraph ( 76 FR 73866, November 29, 2011 ) , our intension inten t ion was to amend the second sentence of the paragraph regarding record retention duration; however, the third*** E.O. 12866 Review

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. C. Proposed Requirement to Report Additional Data As part of our proposal to no longer require reporting of certain ―inputs to equations‖ data elements, we are proposing to require that certain reporters using the proposed inputs verification tool also report the new data elements specified in Table 4 of this preamble. These additional data elements would all ow the EPA to perform additional verification checks and minimize the number of follow

- up activities. These data elements are quantities that provide information on the activity level at the facility, emission factors used, characteristics of carbon

contai ning streams, and other process information that would provide key information for verification, including confirming that emissions are appropriate for a given activity

- level and estimating expected emissions based on data provided. These new data reporti ng elements would also enable the EPA to better understand the following aspects concerning reporters in order to inform future GHG policy: 9 (1) the GHG emission profile for the reporter; (2) the relationship of GHG emissions to production output or raw ma terial input within the industry sector; and (3) the factors influencing GHG emissions.

9 The EPA has previously stated that a goal of collecting data under th e GHGRP is to inform future GHG policy (refer to the April 10, 2009 proposed rule ( , 74 FR 16455 )

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- 14 of part 98) to subpart Q to specify how to calculate and report each of the six new data elem ents proposed to be added to subpart Q of part 98 . Table 4 of this preamble specifies which equation number correlates with each new proposed data element. Refer to the proposed amendments for subpart Q for the proposed equations. The EPA is proposing conf identiality determinations for these proposed new data elements. Those new data elements determined to be confidential business information in a final rule would be afforded confidential treatment. Refer to the following Section IV of this preamble for the EPA‘s proposed confidentiality determinations for the proposed new data elements.
IV. Confidentiality Determination for Proposed New Data Elements to be Reported The EPA is proposing confidentiality determinations for each new data element listed in Tabl e 4 of this preamble. To make these determinations, the EPA proposes to use the same approach that the EPA previously used for the 2011 final CBI rule (76 FR 30782, May 26, 2011). Specifically, the EPA is proposing to assign each new data element listed in Table 4 of this preamble to one of 11 direct emitter data categories, based on the type and characteristics of the data element. For a description of each data category and the type and characteristics of data elements assigned to each category, see Secti ons II.C and II.D of the July 7, 2010 CBI proposal preamble (75 FR 39106

– 39130). Based on its evaluation of the new data elements, the EPA is proposing that each new data element be assigned to one of the four following direct emitter data categories:

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In the 2011 final CBI rule (May 26, 2011, 76 FR 30782), the EPA made categorical determinations that all data elements assigned to the ―Production/Throughput Data that are Not Inputs to Emission Equations‖ and ―R aw Materials Consumed that are Not Inputs to Emission Equations‖ data categories are entitled to confidential treatment because the data do not meet the definition of ―emission data‖ in 40 CFR 2.301(a)(2)(i) and they are CBI. The EPA is proposing that sev en new data elements be assigned to the ―Production/Throughput Data that are Not Inputs to Emission Equations‖ data category and 10 new data elements be assigned to the ―Raw Materials Consumed that are Not Inputs to Emission Equations‖ data category, as sh own in Table 5 of this preamble, thereby applying the categorical confidentiality determinations made for these categories in the 2011 final CBI rule (i.e., they are CBI) to the proposed new reporting elements assigned to these categories. This proposal is not changing, nor soliciting comment on, the categorical confidentiality determination for these two data categories. Should the EPA finalize the category assignment for these data elements, all new data elements assigned to these categories would be cons idered to be entitled to confidential
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- Ammonia Production 40 CFR 98.76( c b )(14) Annual ammonia production (metric tons). 40 CFR 98.76( d b )(15) Annual methanol production (metric tons), if this quantity is not reported under subpart X of Part 98

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- Cement Kilns 40 CFR 98.86(b)(16) Annual clinker production (metric tons). P

– Hydrogen Production 40 CFR 98.166(e) Annual methanol production (metric tons), if this quantity is not reported under subpart X of Part 98

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- Lime Manufacturing 40 CFR 98.196(b)(18) Annual quantity (metric tons) of lime product sold, by type. X

– Petrochemical 40 CFR 98.246 (a)(13) and (b)(10) If using the mass balance method or CEMS method to calculate GHG emissions: Name and annual quantity (in metric tons) of each carbon

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- Pulp and Paper 40 CFR 98.276(l)(1) For each pulp mill lime kiln: Quantity of calcium oxide (C aO) produced (metric tons).

― Raw Materials Consumed that are Not Inputs to Emission Equations ‖ Data Category
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- Adipic Acid Production 40 CFR 98.56 (m) Annual quantity of cyclohexane fed to all production lines, combined (metric tons). P

- Hydrogen Production 40 CFR 98.166(b)(7) Name and annual quantity (metric tons) of each carbon

containing fuel and feedstock. Q

- Iron and Steel 40 CFR 98.176( e )( 6 ) ( i )(1 ) If you use the carbon mass balance method in 40 CFR 98.173(b)(1) to determine CO 2 emissions: The annual mass (metric tons) of all gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels (combined) used in process units specified in Equations Q

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- 7, calculated as specified in a new Equation Q

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- fuel material inputs (combined) specified in Equations Q

- 1 through Q

- 7 of subpart Q , calculated as specified in a new Equation Q

- 10 of subpart Q in the proposed rule amendments

. 40 CFR 98.176( i)(3 e )( 6 ) (iii ) If you use the carbon mas s balance method in 40 CFR 98.173(b)(1) to determine CO 2 emissions: The annual mass (metric tons) of all solid and liquid products and byproducts (combined) specified in Equations Q

- 1 through Q

- 7, calculated as specified in a new Equation Q

- 11 of subpart Q in the proposed rule amendments

. 40 CFR 98.176( i)(4 e )( 6 ) (iv ) If you use the carbon mass balance method in 40 CFR 98.173(b)(1) to determine CO 2 emissions: The weighted average carbon content of all gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels (combined) included in Equation Q

- 9 of subpart Q , calculated as specified in a new Equation Q

- 12 of subpart Q in the proposed rule amendments

. 40 CFR 98.176( i)(5 e )( 6 ) (v ) If you use the carbon mass balance method in 40 CFR 98.173(b)(1) to determine CO 2 emissions: The weighted average carbon content of all non - fuel inputs to all furnaces (combined) included in Equation Q

- 10 of subpart Q , calculated as specified in a new Equation Q

- 13 of subpart Q in the proposed rule amendments

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- 11 of s ubpart Q in the proposed rule amendments , calculated as specified in new Equation Q

- 14 of s ubpart Q in the proposed rule amendments

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– Petrochemical 40 CFR 98.246(a)(12) and (b)(9) If using the mass balance method or CEMS method to calculate GHG emissions: Name and annual quantity ( in metric tons) of each carbon

containing feedstock included in Equations X

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- 2 and X

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- Pulp and Paper 40 CFR 98.276(m)(1) For each chemical recovery furnace and chemical recovery combustion unit for which you are not using Equation C

- 2c of subpart C to calculate CO 2 emissions: Annual mass of steam generated (lb steam), individually for each fossil fuel type and for spent liquor solids. The EPA is proposing to assign eight proposed new data elements to the ―Unit Process Operating Charact eristics that are Not Inputs to Emission Equations‖ category and one proposed new data element to the ―Unit/Process Static Characteristics that are Not Inputs to Emission Equations‖ category. In the 2011 final CBI rule, the EPA determined that the data ele ments in these categories are not ―emission data‖ (as defined at 40 CFR 2.301(a)(2)(i)). However, instead of categorical determinations, the EPA made confidentiality determinations for individual data elements assigned to these two categories. In proposing these determinations, the EPA considered the confidentiality criteria at 40 CFR 2.208, in particular whether release of the data Formatted Table

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Table 6 . Proposed Confidentiality Determinations for Proposed New Data Elements Assigned to the ―Unit/Process Operating Characteristics That Are Not Inputs to Emissi on Equations‖ and ―Unit/Process  ̳Static‘ Characteristics that Are Not Inputs to Emission Equations‖ Data Categories Subpart Citation Data Element Confidentiality

Determination Proposed Rationale for

Confidentiality Determination ―Unit/Process Operating Characteristics That Are Not Inputs to Emission Equations‖ Data Category
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– Adipic Acid Production 40 CFR

98.56 (n) Annual

percent N 2 O emission reduction for all production units combined. Not CBI The annual facility percent N 2 O re duction could not be used to calculate adipic acid production. The level of N 2 O reductions varies by the type of abatement technology, the environment in which the abatement technology is operating, the age of the abatement technology, the age of the catal yst used, and the maintenance level of the abatement technology. H

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98.86(b)(17) Annual

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Confidentiality Determination 40 CFR 98.86(b)(18) Annual

average cement kiln dust (CKD) CO 2 emission factor for the facility, averaged across all k ilns (metric tons CO 2 /metric ton CKD produced). CBI This data element could provide information about the efficiency of the operation, which would result in competitive disadvantage .

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– Nitric Acid Production 40 CFR

98.226 (q) Annual

percent N 2 O emission reduction for all production units combined. Not CBI The annual facility percent N 2 O reduction for all nitric acid production trains combined could not be used to calculate the nitric acid production value for any individual facility. T he level of N 2 O red uctions for each individual facility varies by the type of abatement technology, the environment in which the abatement technology is operating, the age of the abatement technology, the age of the catalyst used, and the maintenance level of the abatement t echnology. Additionally, facility

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– Petroleum Refineries 40 CFR

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quantity of flare gas combusted (in MMscf per year) (only when using Equation Y

- 3 of subpart Y ). Not CBI This data element does not reveal (nor could be used to calculate) details regarding product characteristics, actual production data, or operating efficiency. It does not provide information that would allow competitors to infer market share, production costs, or pricing structures and thus gain a competitive advantage. The EPA applied the same rationale in the Formatted: Font: Times New Roman*** E.O. 12866 Review

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Confidentiality Determination 2010 proposed and 2011 final CBI rules (75 FR 3911 3 , July 7, 2010; and 76 FR 30803

- 30806 , May 26, 2011 ), in support of a non - CBI determination for reporting of the following same data element currently required to be reported if a different equation (Equation Y

- 1a) is used : annual volume of flare gas co mbusted (scf/year) under 40 CFR 98.256(e)(6). 40 CFR 98.256 (e)(11)( ii) Annual

average molecular weight of flare gas combusted (in mmBtu per MMscf) (only when using Equation Y

- 3 of subpart Y ). Not CBI This data element does not reveal (nor could be used to calculate) details regarding product characteristics, actual production data, or operating efficiency. It does not provide information that would allow competitors to infer market share, production costs, or pricing structures and thus gain a competiti ve advantage. The EPA applied the same rationale in the 2010 proposed and 2011 final CBI rules (75 FR 39113 , July 7, 2010; and 76 FR 30803

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- 1a of subpart Y ) is used : annual average molecular weight of the flare gas (kg/kg

mole) under 40 CFR 98.256(e)(6). 40 CFR 98.256 (e)(11)( iii) Annual

average carbon content of flare gas combusted (expressed as a decimal fraction)(only when using Equation Y

- 3 of subpart Y ). Not CBI This data element does not reveal (nor could be used to calculate) details regarding product characteristics, actual production data, or operating efficiency. It does not provide information that would allow competitors to infer market share, production costs, or pricing structures and thus gain a competitive advantage. The EPA applied the same rationale in the 2010 proposed and 2011 final CBI rules (75 FR 3911 3 , July 7, 2010; and 76 FR 30803

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Confidentiality Determination May 26, 2011 ), in support of a non - CBI determination for reporting of the following same data element currently required to be reported if a different equation (Equation Y

- 1a of subpart Y ) is used : annual average c arbon content of the flare gas (kg carbon/kg flare gas) under 40 CFR 98.256(e)(6). AA

- Pulp and Paper 40 CFR

98.276(l)(2) For each pulp

mill lime kiln: Percent of annual heat input, individually for each fossil fuel type. Non

- CBI Release of this data wou ld not result in competitive harm because lime kiln fossil fuel use as a fraction of design heat input was reported to the EPA as part of a 2011 ICR survey , and facilities reporting via the survey made no CBI claims regarding fuel type and percent of design heat input. ―Unit/Process  ̳Static‘ Characteristics that Are Not Inputs to Emission Equations‖ Data Category
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- Pulp and Paper 40 CFR

98.276(m)(2) For each

chemical recovery furnace and chemical recovery combustion unit for which you are not using Equation C

2c of subpart C to calculate CO 2 emissions: Ratio of the unit‘s maximum rated heat input capacity to its design rated steam output capacity (mmB tu/lb steam), individually ND 1 In the final CBI rulemaking (76 FR 30799, May 26, 2011), we determined that the best approach for determining confidentiality of production capacity is not to make a sin gle CBI determination applicable to all facilities within a given source category, due to differences between facilities. For all reported data elements related to production capacity, the EPA will make case

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Confidentiality Determination for each fossil fuel type and for spent liquor solids. 1 ND = No determination was made. is being proposed

. The EPA is requesting comment on two aspects of these confidentiality determinations. First, the EPA seeks comment on the proposed data category assignment for each of these data elements in Tables 5 and 6

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. If you believe that the EPA has improperly assigned any proposed new data elements to one of the data categories, please provide specific comments identifying which proposed new data elements may be mis

- assigned along with a detailed explanation of why yo u believe them to be incorrectly assigned and in which data category you believe they best belong. Second, for those data elements included in Table 6 of this preamble and assigned to the two direct emitter data categories without categorical confidential ity determinations, the EPA seeks comment on the individual confidentiality determinations we are proposing for these data elements. If you comment on this issue, please provide specific comment along with detailed rationale and supporting information on w hether such data element does or does not qualify as
CBI. V. Impacts of the Proposed Rule This section examines the cost impacts of the proposed rulemaking. A detailed discussion of the impacts may be found in the memorandum, ‖ ― Impacts Analysis of the Prop osed 2015 Inputs Proposal,‖ available in EPA docket ID No. EPA

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A. How were the costs of this proposed rule estimated?
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- GGRT (including into the new inputs verification tool) is expected to be equivalent to the time originally anticipated for data entry. Prior to the inputs verification tool, as currently required, reporters must use their own calculation tool (e.g., calculator, calculation software) to calc ulate the annual GHG emissions values, using the same sets of equations and entering the same data elements that they would enter into the tool. The EPA does recognize however that t here may be some time associated with learning the new procedures for the inputs verification tool and we have estimated a cost of approximately $ 340,000 for the first year for all affected facilities. 66 per facility, or $ 379,000 for the first year for all affected facilities. During their first session using the proposed inputs verification tool, reporters would need to spend approximately 1 hour becoming familiar with how the tool operates within e

- GGRT. The proposed new requirement to use the inputs verification tool would no t result in any change in the respondent activity of entering these data into e

- GGRT. Once the reporter has become familiar with the too l , EPA does not anticipate any additional burden. The cost includes technical, clerical, and managerial labor hours. For further information about this cost estimate, refer to the memorandum ―Assessment of Cost Impacts of 2015 Inputs Proposal

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. 2. Proposed New Data Elements. We are proposing to add 26 new data elements that were not previously required to be reported under Part 98 (see Section II .D of this preamble for further discussion of this proposed amendment ). ) , to be reported by facilities in certain subparts that are required to use the proposed inputs verification tool

. Of these 26 data elements, nine data elements are related to annual
p roduction or raw material usage, which are collected by a facility as a routine part of conducting business. For these data elements, we are not proposing that reporters comply with specific data collection or monitoring requirements beyond the methods com monly used for accounting purposes. The other 17 data elements proposed to be reported are calculated values using data currently required to be collected to perform emissions calculations. For all of these additional data elements, the EPA has estimated a nominal additional cost to report the data element and fulfill the recordkeeping requirements. The total costs associated with reporting and recordkeeping for the 26 data elements in 10 subparts is $ 80 ,000. Th ese costs represent the cost for all affected facilities in the first year.
B. Additional Impacts of the Proposed Amendments The proposed confidentiality determinations for the new data elements would not affect whether and how data are reported and, therefore, would not impose any additional burden o n

sources. VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
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B. Paperwork Reduction Act This action proposes to amend reporting and recordkeeping requirements and verification procedures for the GHGRP . In addition, the EPA is proposing confidentiality determinations for the proposed new data elements in this action. The proposed amendments to the reporting requirements in the source category

- specific subparts are not anticipated to result in significant burden for reporters. The new data elements required to be reported are expected to be readily available for affected facilities, or easily ca lculated using data already required to be collected (e.g., a monthly value is currently reported and an annual value is proposed to be reported). Impacts associated with the proposed changes to the reporting requirements in each subpart are detailed in t he memorandum ―Impacts Analysis of the Proposed 2015 Inputs Proposal‖ (see Docket ID No. EPA

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- 0929). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has previously approved the information collection requirements for 40 CFR part 98 under the provision s of the Paperwork Reduction Act , 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq and has assigned OMB control number 2060

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. The OMB control numbers for the EPA‘s regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9. C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) The RFA generally requires an agency to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis of any rule subject to notice and comment rulemaking requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act or any other statute unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Small entities include small businesses, s mall organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions. For purposes of assessing the impacts of the today‘s proposed rule amendments on small entities, ― small entity ‖ is defined as: (1) A a small business as defined by the Small Business Administration‘s (SBA) regulations at 13 CFR 121.201; (2) a small governmental jurisdiction that is a government of a city, county, town, school district or special district with a population of less than 50,000; or (3) a small organization that is any not

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- profit enter prise which is independently owned and operated and is not dominant in its field. This definition of small entity is consistent with the definition of small entity used for Part 98. After considering the economic impacts of today‘s proposed amendments on small entities, I certify that this action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The small entities subject to Part 98 directly regulated by these proposed rule amendments include small businesses across all sectors of the economy encompassed by Part 98, small governmental jurisdictions, and small non

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new data elements. The EPA continues Although these proposed rule amendments will not have a significant

ec onomic impact on a substantial number of small entities, the EPA nonetheless has tried to reduce the impact of this rule on small entities . The EPA supports a ―help desk‖ for the GHGRP , which would be available to answer questions on the provisions in this rulemaking.
We continue to be interested in the potential impacts of the proposed rule amendments on small entities and welcomes welcome comments on issues related to such impacts.
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) The proposed amendments and confiden tiality determinations do not contain a federal mandate that may result in expenditures of $100 million or more for State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or the private sector in any one year. This action proposes: (1) requirements for c ertain reporters under 24 subparts to use an EPA

- provided inputs verification tool instead of reporting certain data elements for which disclosure concerns have been identified, (2) lengthening the record retention time for reporters required to use the in puts verification tool, and (3) new data elements to be reported for certain reporters using the inputs verification tool and confidentiality determinations for these new data element. As discussed in section V of this preamble, for the first year, the tot al collective impact on regulated entities is: (1) $379,000, or $66 per entity, for using the inputs verification tool; and (2) $80,000, or $103 per entity, for the proposed new data elements to be reported. Thus, the proposed amendments and confidentialit y determinations are not subject to the requirements of sections 202 or 205 of
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g overnments. This action proposes to amend reporting and recordkeeping requirements and verification procedures for certain reporters in the GHGRP . In addition, the EPA is proposing confidentiality determinations for the proposed new data elements in this a ction. As discussed in section V of this preamble, the total collective impact on regulated entities is $459,000 in the first year, and $80,000 annually thereafter. Because this impact on each individual facility is estimated to be approximately $66

- $16 9 in the first year and $103 annually thereafter, the EPA has determined that the provisions in this action would not significantly impact small governments. In addition, because none of the provisions apply specifically to small governments, the EPA has determined that the provisions in this action would not uniquely impact small governments. Therefore, this action is not subject to the requirements of section 203 of the UMRA.
E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism The action does not have federalism impli cations. It will not have substantial direct effects on the states, on the relationship between the national government and the states S tates , or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132. The proposed amendments and confidentiality determinations apply to facilities that directly emit greenhouses gases and fuel and chemicals suppliers . These proposed changes do not apply to governmental entities unless the government entity owns a facility that directly emits GHGs above threshold levels (such as a large stationary combustion device), so relatively few government facilities would be affected. Moreover, for government facilities that are subject to the rule, the proposed revisions will not have a Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH*** E.O. 12866 Review

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F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments. This proposed action does not have tribal implications, as specified in Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). The proposed amendments and confidentiality determinations apply d irectly to facilities that directly emit greenhouses gases or that are suppliers of GHGs

. They would not have tribal implications unless the tribal entity owns a facility that directly emits GHGs above threshold levels (such as a landfill or large combusti on device). Relatively few tribal facilities would be affected. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this action.
G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks The EPA interprets Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) as applying only to those regulatory actions that concern health or safety risks, such that the analysis required under section 5

- 501 of the Executive Order has the potential to influence the regulation. This proposed ac tion is not subject to Executive Order 13045 because it does not establish an environmental standard intended to mitigate health or safety risks.
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I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law No. 104

- 113, 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs the EPA to use voluntary
consensus st andards in its regulatory activities unless to do so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., materials specifications, test methods, sampling procedures, and business practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies. NTTAA directs the EPA to provide Congress, through OMB, explanations when the Agency decides not to use available and applicable voluntary consensus standards. This proposed rulemaking does not involve the use of any new technical standards. Therefore, the EPA is not considering the use of any voluntary consensus standards.
J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low

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income populations in the United States. The EPA has determined that these proposed rule amendments will not have disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority or low

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List of Subjects 40 CFR Part 98 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Greenhouse gases, Report ing and recordkeeping requirements.

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— MANDATORY GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING
1. The authority citation for part 98 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq. Subpart A

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2. Section 98.3 is amended by revising paragraph s (c)(4)(vii) , (d)(3)(v), (g) introductory
text , and (g)(2)(i) to read as follows: § 98.3 What are the general monitoring, reporting, recordkeeping and verification requirements of this part.

* * * * * (c) * * * (4) * * * (vii) The owner or operator of a facility is not required to report the data elements specified in Table A

- 6 to this subpart for calendar years 2010 through 2011 until March 31, 2013. The owner or operator of a facility is not required to report the data elements specified in Table A

- 7 to this subpart for calendar years 2010 through 2013 until March 31, 2015. D ata elements specified in Table A

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* * * * * (g) Recordkeeping . An owner or operator that is required to report GHGs under this part must keep recor ds as specified in this paragraph. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, retain all required records for at least 3 years from the date of submission of the annual GHG report for the reporting year in which the record was generated. The records s hall be kept in an electronic or hard

- copy format (as appropriate) and recorded in a form that is suitable for expeditious inspection and review. If a reporter is required under § 98.5(b) to use software specified by the Administrator to enter data to calc ulate the reported GHGs, all records required under Part 98 must be retained by the reporter for 5 years from the date of submission of the annual GHG report for the reporting year in which the record was generated. Upon request by the Administrator, the r ecords required under this section must be made available to EPA. Records may be retained off site if the records are readily available for expeditious inspection and review. For records that are electronically generated or maintained, the equipment or sof tware necessary to read the records shall be made available, or, if requested by EPA, electronic records shall be converted to paper documents. You must retain the following records, in addition to those records prescribed in each applicable subpart of thi s part: Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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* * * * * (2) * * * (i) The GHG emissions calculations and methods used. For data required by section § 98.5(b) to be entered into the software specified by the Administrator, maintain the entered data in the format generated by the software specifi ed by the Administrator.

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3. Section 98.5 is revised to read as follows: § 98.5 How is the report submitted? (a) Each GHG report and certificate of representation for a facility or supplier must be submitted electronically in accordance with the req uirements of § 98.4 and in a format specified by the Administrator. (b) For reporting year 2014 and thereafter, you must enter into verification software specified by the Administrator all of the data used as inputs to calculate the calculation methods specified in Table A

- 8 to Part 98, excluding data required to be reported GHGs for in the following subparts: C, E, F, G, H, K, L, N, O, P, Q, R, S, U, V, X, Y, Z, AA, BB, CC, EE, GG, II, TT reporting section of each subpart listed in Table A

- 8 to Part 98

. 4. Table A

- 7 to Subpart A of Part 98 is revised to read as follows:
Table A

– 7 to Subpart A of Part 98

— Data Elements That Are Inputs to Emission Equations and for Which the Reporting Deadline Is March 31, 2015

Subpart Rule citation

(40 CFR part 98) Specific d ata elements for which reporting date is March 31, 2015 (―All‖ means all data elements in the cited paragraph are not required to be reported until March 31, 2015) A 98.3(d)(3)(v) All. C 98.36(b)(9)(iii) Only estimate of the heat input. 1 C 98.36(c)(2)(ix) Only estimate of the heat input from each type of fuel Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH, Tab stops: 0.81", Left + 1.13", Left Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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(40 CFR part 98) Specific d ata elements for which reporting date is March 31, 2015 (―All‖ means all data elements in the cited paragraph are not required to be reported until March 31, 2015) listed in Table C

– 2. 1 C 98.36(e)(2)(i) All. 1 C 98.36(e)(2)(ii)(A) All. 1 C 98.36(e)(2)(ii)(C) Only HHV value for each calendar month in which HHV determination is required. 1 C 98.36(e)(2)(ii)(D) All. 1 C 98.36(e)(2)(iv)(A) All. 1 C 98.36(e)(2)(iv)(C) All. 1 C 98.36(e)(2)(iv)(F) All. 1 C 98.36(e)(2)(ix)(D) All. 1 C 98.36(e)(2)(ix)(E) All. 1 C 98.36(e)(2)(ix)(F) All. 1 E 98.56(g) All. E 98.56(h) All. E 98.56(j)(4) All. E 98.56(j)(5) All. E 98.56(j)(6) All. E 98.56(l) All. H 98.86(b)(11) All. H 98.86(b)(13) Name of raw kiln feed or raw material. L 98.126(b)(10) All. L 98.126(b)(11) All. L 98.126(b)(12) All. N 98.146(b)(6) All. O 98.156(d)(2) All. O 98.156(d)(3) All. O 98.156(d)(4) All. Formatted Table

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(40 CFR part 98) Specific d ata elements for which reporting date is March 31, 2015 (―All‖ means all data elements in the cited paragraph are not required to be reported until March 31, 2015) Q 98.176(b) If you determined CO 2 emissions using the site

specific emission factor method in §98.173(b)(2) based on the total quantity of raw material feed (metric tons of CO 2 per metric ton of raw material feed), only annual qu antity taconite pellets, coke, iron, and raw steel. Q 98.176(f)(1) All. U 98.216(e)(2) All. V 98.226(i) All. V 98.226(j) All. V 98.226(m)(4) All. V 98.226(m)(5) All. V 98.226(m)(6) All. V 98.226(p) All. W 98.236(c)(1)(i) All. W 98.236(c)(1)(ii) All. W 98.236(c)(1)(iii) All. W 98.236(c)(2)(i) All. W 98.236(c)(3)(i) All. W 98.236(c)(3)(ii) All. W 98.236(c)(3)(iii) All. W 98.236(c)(4)(i)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(4)(i)(B) All. W 98.236(c)(4)(i)(C) All. W 98.236(c)(4)(i)(D) All. W 98.236(c)(4)(i)(E) All. W 98.236(c)(4)(i)(F) All. W 98.236(c)(4)(i)(G) All. Formatted Table

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(40 CFR part 98) Specific d ata elements for which reporting date is March 31, 2015 (―All‖ means all data elements in the cited paragraph are not required to be reported until March 31, 2015) W 98.236(c)(4)(i)(H) All. W 98.236(c)(4)(ii)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(5)(iii) All. W 98.236(c)(5)(iv) All. W 98.236(c)(5)(v) All. W 98.236(c)(6)(i)(B) All. W 98.236(c)(6)(i)(D) All. W 98.236(c)(6)(i)(E) All. W 98.236(c)(6)(i)(F) All. W 98.236(c)(6)(ii)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(6)(ii)(B) All. W 98.236(c)(7)(i) All. W 98.236(c)(8)(i)(B) All. W 98.236(c)(8)(i)(C) All. W 98.236(c)(8)(i)(F) All. W 98.236(c)(8)(ii)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(8)(ii)(D) All. W 98.236(c)(8)(iii)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(8)(iii)(D) All. W 98.236(c)(8)(iii)(E) All. W 98.236(c)(10)(ii) All. W 98.236(c)(10)(iii) All. W 98.236(c)(11)(ii) All. W 98.236(c)(12)(ii) All. W 98.236(c)(12)(iii) All. W 98.236(c)(12)(v) All. W 98.236(c)(13)(i)(B) All. Formatted Table*** E.O. 12866 Review

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(40 CFR part 98) Specific d ata elements for which reporting date is March 31, 2015 (―All‖ means all data elements in the cited paragraph are not required to be reported until March 31, 2015) W 98.236(c)(13)(i)(E) All. W 98.236(c)(13)(i)(F) All. W 98.236(c)(13)(ii)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(13)(ii)(B) All. W 98.236(c)(13)(iii)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(13)(iii)(B) All. W 98.236(c)(13)(v)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(14)(i)(B) All. W 98.236(c)(14)(ii)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(14)(ii)(B) All. W 98.236(c)(14)(iii)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(14)(iii)(B) All. W 98.236(c)(14)(v)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(15)(i)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(15)(i)(B) All. W 98.236(c)(15)(ii)(A) All. W 98.236(c)(15)(ii)(B) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(i) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(ii) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(iii) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(iv) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(v) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(vi) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(vii) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(viii) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(ix) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(x) All. Formatted Table*** E.O. 12866 Review

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(40 CFR part 98) Specific d ata elements for which reporting date is March 31, 2015 (―All‖ means all data elements in the cited paragraph are not required to be reported until March 31, 2015) W 98.236(c)(16)(xi) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(xii) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(xiii) All. W 98.236(c)(16)(xiv) All. W 98.236(c)(17)(ii) All. W 98.236(c)(17)(iii) All. W 98.236(c)(17)(iv) All. W 98.236(c)(18)(i) All. W 98.236(c)(18)(ii) All. W 98.236(c)(19)(iv) All. W 98.236(c)(19)(vii) All. Y 98.256(h)(5) Only value of the correction. Y 98.256(k)(4) Only mole fraction of methane in coking gas. Y 98.256(n)(3) All (if used in Equation Y

– 21 to calculate emissions from equipment leaks). Y 98.256(o)(4)(vi) Only tank

- specific methane composition data and gas generation rate data. AA 98.276(e) All. CC 98.296(b)(10)(i) All. CC 98.296(b)(10)(ii) All. CC 98.296(b)(10)(iii) All. CC 98.296(b)(10)(iv) All. CC 98.296(b)(10)(v) All. CC 98.296(b)(10)(vi) All. II 98.356(d)(2) All (if conducting weekly sampling). II 98.356(d)(3) All (if conducting weekly sampling). II 98.356(d)(4) Only weekly average temperature (if conducting weekly sampling). Formatted Table*** E.O. 12866 Review

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(40 CFR part 98) Specific d ata elements for which reporting date is March 31, 2015 (―All‖ means all data elements in the cited paragraph are not required to be reported until March 31, 2015) II 98.356(d)(5) Only weekly average moisture content (if conducting weekly sampling). II 98.356(d)(6) Only weekly average pressure (if conducting weekly sampling). 1 Required to be reported only by stationary fuel combustion sources (e.g., individual units , aggregations of units, common pipes, or common stacks) subject to subpart C of this part 98 that meet both of the following criteria: (1) the stationary fuel combustion source contains at least one combustion unit is connected to a device fuel

- fired electr ic generator that has been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or regional electric power grid (excluding generators that are connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part); and (2) the station ary fuel combustion source is located at a facility for which the sum of the nameplate capacit ies for all such electric generators is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric output

. 5. Table A

- 8 to Subpart A of Part 98 is added to read as follows:
Table A

– 8 to Subpart A of Part 98

— Calculation Methods For Which Inputs To the Calculation Methods Must be Entered Into Verification Software Specified By the Administrator. Subpart Calculation Method ( Equation Number in 40 CFR P art 98 or Description

of Method ) Subpart C 1 C

- 1, C

- 1a, C

- 1b, C

- 2b, C

- 2c, C

- 3, C

- 4, C

- 5, C

- 8, C

- 8a, C

- 8b, C

- 10, C

- 13 , the

calculation method specified in § 98.3(d)(3)(iv) of subpart A Subpart E E

- 1, E

- 2, E

- 3a, E

- 3b, E

- 3c, E

- 3d Subpart F F

- 2 (including the method for calculating the an ode effect minutes per cell

- day

(AEM) and slope coefficients (SCF4) , F

- 3 (including the method for calculating the overvoltage factor (EFCF4)) , F

- 5, F

- 6, F

- 7, F

- 8 Subpart G G

- 1, G

- 2, G

- 3 Subpart H H

- 2 (including the method in § 98.84(d) of subpart H for calculating the

quantity of clinker produced) , H

- 3, H

- 4, H

- 5 Subpart K K

- 1, K

- 3 Subpart L L

- 1, L

- 2, L

- 3, L

- 4, L

- 6, L

- 7, L

- 8, L

- 17, L

- 18, L

- 20, L

- 21, L

- 22, L

- 23, L

- 25, L

26, L

- 27, L

- 31, L

- 34 Subpart N N

- 1 Subpart O O

- 3, O

- 4, O

- 8, O

- 9 (including the calculation method specified in §

98.154(l)(2) of subpart O) Subpart P P

- 1, P

- 2, P

- 3 Subpart Q Q

- 1, Q

- 2, Q

- 3, Q

- 4, Q

- 5, Q

- 6, Q

- 7 , the calculation methods specified in §

98.173(b)(2)(iii), (b)(2)(iv), and (c) of subpart Q Subpart R R

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Subpart Calculation Method ( Equation Number in 40 CFR P art 98 or Description

of Method ) Subpart S S

- 1, S

- 2, S

- 3, S

- 4 (including the calculation method specified in § 98.194(a) Subpart U U

- 1, U

- 2 Subpart V V

- 2, V

- 3a, V

- 3b, V

- 3c, V

- 3d Subpart X X

- 1, X

- 2, X

- 3 , C

- 8 Subpart Y Y

- 1a, Y

- 1b, Y

- 3, Y

- 4, Y

- 6, Y

- 8, Y

- 11, Y

- 12 (including the method for

correcting the calculation, if applicable, as specified in § 98.253(f)(5)), Y

- 13, Y

- 14, Y

- 15, Y

- 16a, Y

- 16b, Y

- 17, Y

- 18, Y

- 19, Y

- 20, Y

- 22, Y

- 23 , the methods for calculating emissions from coke burn

- off specified in § 98.253(c)(4) and (5) (alternatives to u sing Equations Y

- 9 and Y

- 10 of Part 98), the calculation method specified in § 98.253(n) of subpart Y Subpart Z Z

- 1a, Z

- 1b Subpart AA C

- 1, C

- 1a, C

- 1b, C

- 2a, C

- 3, C

- 4, C

- 5, C

- 8, C

- 8a, C

- 8b, C

- 9a, AA

- 1, AA

- 2,

AA

- 3 Subpart BB BB

- 1, BB

- 2 Subpart CC CC

- 1, CC

- 2 Subpart EE EE

- 2 Subpart GG GG

- 1 Subpart TT TT

- 2, TT

- 3 1 Does not apply to any stationary fuel combustion sources (e.g., individual units, aggregations of units, common pipes, or common stacks) subject to subpart C of this part that meet both of th e following criteria: (1) the stationary fuel combustion source contains at least one combustion unit connected to a fuel

- fired electric generator that has been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or regional electric power grid ( e.g., electric ity generator s excluding generators that are connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part) ; and (2) the combined stationary fuel combustion source is located at a facility for which the sum of the nameplate capacity ( capacit ies for all such devices at the facility) electric generators is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric output

. Subpart C

— [AMENDED] 5. 6. Section 98.36 is amended by:

a. Revising paragraph (a) ;

a. b. Revising paragraph (b)(9)(iii ).
b. Adding ) and adding paragraph (b)(9)(iv ). ) ;

c. c. Revising paragraph (c)(2)(ix ).
d. Adding ) and adding paragraph (c)(2)(x ). ) ;

e. d. Revising paragraphs (e)(2)(i), (e)(2)(ii)(A), (e)(2)(ii)(C), and (e)(2)(ii)(D ). Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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f. Adding ); and adding paragraph (e)(2)(ii)(E ). ) ; and
g. e. Revising paragraphs (e)(2)(iv)(A), (e)(2)(iv)(C), (e)(2)(iv)(F), and (e)(2)(ix)(D) through (F ).
h. Adding ); and adding paragraph (f). The revisions and additions read as follows: § 98.36 Data reporting requirements.

* * * * * (a) In addition to the facility

- level information required under §98.3, the annual GHG emissions report shall contain the unit

- level or process

- level data specified in paragraphs (b) through ( f

) of this section , as applicable, for each s tationary fuel combustion source (e.g., individual unit, aggregation of units, common pipe, or common stack)

. (b) * * * (9) * * * (iii) The annual CH 4 and N 2 O emissions for each type of fuel listed in Table C

– 2 of this subpart that was combusted in the unit during the report year, expressed in metric tons of each gas and in metric tons of CO 2 e. (iv) For each combustion unit that is connected to a device that has been granted access by the Public Utiliti es Commission to deliver power to the local or regional power grid (e.g., electricity generators excluding generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part), and for which the combined nameplate capacity for all such devices at th e facility is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric, you must also (iv) For each stationary fuel combustion source that meets the criteria specified in paragraph (f) of this section , report an Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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* * * * * (c) * * * (2) * * * (ix) For each type of fuel listed in Table C

– 2 of this subpart that was combusted during the report year in the units sharing the common stack or duct during the report year, the annual
CH 4 and N 2 O mass emissions from the units sharing the common stack or duct, expressed in metric tons of each gas and in metric tons of CO 2 e. (x) For each combustion unit that is connected to a device that has b een granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or regional power grid (e.g., electricity generators excluding generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part), and for which the combined namep late capacity for all such devices at the facility is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric, you must also report (x) For each stationary fuel combustion source that meets the criteria specified in paragraph (f) of this section , an estimate of the he at input from each type of fuel listed in Table C

– 2 of this subpart that was combusted during the report year in the units sharing the common stack or duct during the report year.

* * * * * (e) * * * (2) * * * (i) For the Tier 1 Calculation Methodology, fo r each combustion unit that is connected to a device that has been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or regional power grid (e.g., electricity generators excluding generators connected to Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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se ction , report the total quantity of each type of fuel combusted in the unit or group of aggregated units (as applicable) during the reporting year, in short tons for solid fuels, gallons for liquid fuels and standard cubic feet for gaseous fuels, or, if ap plicable, therms or mmBtu for natural gas. (ii) * * * (A) For each combustion unit that is connected to a device that has been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or regional power grid (e.g., electricity generators excluding generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part), and for which the combined nameplate capacity for all such devices at the facility is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric, report (A) For each station ary fuel combustion

source that meets the criteria specified in paragraph (f) of this section , the total quantity of each type of fuel combusted in the unit or group of aggregated units (as applicable) during each month of the reporting year. Express the q uantity of each fuel combusted during the measurement period in short tons for solid fuels, gallons for liquid fuels, and scf for gaseous fuels.

* * * * * (C) For each combustion unit that is connected to a device that has been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or regional power grid (e.g., electricity generators excluding generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part), and for which the combined nameplate capacity for all such devic es at the facility is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric, report (C) For each stationary fuel combustion Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH*** E.O. 12866 Review

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source that meets the criteria specified in paragraph (f) of this section , the high heat values used in the CO 2 emissions calculations for eac h type of fuel combusted during the reporting year, in mmBtu per short ton for solid fuels, mmBtu per gallon for liquid fuels, and mmBtu per scf for gaseous fuels. Report a HHV value for each calendar month in which HHV determination is required. If multip le values are obtained in a given month, report the arithmetic average value for the month. Indicate whether each reported HHV is a measured value or a substitute data value. (D) For each combustion unit that is connected to a device that has been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or regional power grid (e.g., electricity generators excluding generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part), and for which the combined nameplate capacit y for all such devices at the facility is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric (D) For each stationary fuel combustion source that meets the criteria specified in paragraph (f) of this section , if Equation C

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source that meets the criteria specified in paragraph (f) of this section , the quantity of each type of fue l combusted in the unit or group of units (as applicable) during each month of the reporting year, in short tons for solid fuels, gallons for liquid fuels, and scf for gaseous fuels.

* * * * * (C) For each combustion unit that is connected to a device that has been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or regional power grid (e.g., electricity generators excluding generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part), and for which the combined nameplate capacity for all such devices at the facility is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric, report (C) For each stationary fuel combustion

source that meets the criteria specified in paragraph (f) of this section , t he carbon content and, if
ap plicable, gas molecular weight values used in the emission calculations (including both valid and substitute data values). For each calendar month of the reporting year in which carbon content and, if applicable, molecular weight determination is required, report a value of each parameter. If multiple values of a parameter are obtained in a given month, report the arithmetic average value for the month. Express carbon content as a decimal fraction for solid fuels, kg C per gallon for liquid fuels, and kg C per kg of fuel for gaseous fuels. Express the gas molecular weights in units of kg per kg

- mole.

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* * * * * (ix) * * * (D) For each combustion unit that is connected to a device that has been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the lo cal or regional power grid (e.g., electricity generators excluding generators connected to combustion units subject to subpart D of this part), and for which the combined nameplate capacity for all such devices at the facility is greater than or equal to 1 megawatt electric, report (D) For each stationary fuel combustion

source that meets the criteria specified in paragraph (f) of this section , the carbon

- based F

- factor used in Equation C

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* * * * * (f) For stationary combustion sources using the Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 Calculation Methodologies in §98.33(a) to quantify CO 2e emissions, report Each stationary fuel combustion source (e.g., individual unit, aggregation of units, common pipe, or common stack) subject to reporting under paragraph (b), (c), or (d)(2) of this section must indicate if both of the following two conditio ns are met : (1) Whether any The stationary combustion units are source contains at least one combustion unit connected to device s a fuel

- fired electric generator that have ha s been granted access by the Public Utilities Commission to deliver power to the local or regional power grid. (2) For all stationary combustion units that meet the criteria specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this section, indicate whether the combined namepl ate capacity for all associated devices that

are connected to the local or regional electric power grid (excluding generators that are connected to combustion units that are subject to subpart D of this part ) is greater than or equal to than 1 megawatt. )

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. Subpart E

— [AM ENDED]
6. 7. Section 98.56 is amended by:

a. a. R evising the introductory text

. ;
b. b. Removing and reserving paragraphs (b), (c), (j)(1), and (j)(3 ). ) ; and

c. c. Adding paragraphs (m) and (n). The revisions and additions read as follows: § 98.56 Data reporting requirements. In addition to the information required by §98.3(c), each annual report must contain the information specified in paragraphs (a) through (n) of this section at the facility level.

* * * * * (m) Annual quantity of cyclohexane fed to all produc tion lines combined (metric tons). (n) Annual percent N 2 O emission reduction for all production units combined.

* * * * * Subpart F

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7. 8. Section 98.66 is amended by:

a. a. Removing and reserving paragraphs (a) and (c)(2 ). ) ;
b. b. Revising paragraph paragraph s (c)(3), (e)(1), and (f)(1 ). ) ; and

c. c. Removing and reserving paragraph (g). The revisions read as follows: § 98.66 Data reporting requirements. Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH, No bullets or numbering

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* * * * * (c) * * * (2) [Reserved] (3) The last date when the smelter

- specific

- slope coefficients (o r overvoltage emission factors) were measured.

* * * * * (e) * * * (1) Annual anode consumption if using the method in §98.63(g)

.

* * * * * (f) * * * (1) Annual paste consumption if using the method in §98.63(g)

.

* * * * * Subpart G

— [AMENDED]
8. 9. Section 98.76 is amended by:

a. Revising the introductory text.
b. a . Removing and reserving paragraph (b)(2) and paragraphs (b)(7) through (11 ). ) ; and

c. b

. Adding paragraphs ( c b) ( 14 ) and ( d 15 ). The revisions and additions read as follows: § 98.76 Data reporting requirements. In addition to the information required by §98.3(c), each annual report must contain the information specified in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, as applicable for each ammonia manufacturing process unit. Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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* * * * * ( c b) * * * ( 14 ) Annual ammoni a production (metric tons). ( d 15 ) Annual methanol production (metric tons), if this quantity is not reported under subpart X of Part 98 this p art

. Subpart H

— [AMENDED]
9. 10. Section 98.86 is amended by:

a. a. Removing and reserving paragraphs (b)(2), (b)(5), (b)(6), (b)(8), (b)(10), and (12 ). ) ;
b. b. Revising paragraphs (b)(13) and (15 ). ) ; and

c. c. Adding paragraphs (b)(16) through (18). The revisions and additions read as follows: § 98.86 Data reporting requirements.

* * * * * (b) * * * (12) [Reserved] (13) Name of raw kiln feed or raw material.

* * * * * (15) Method used to determine the monthly clinker production from each kiln. (16) Annual clinker production (metric tons). (17) Annual average clinker CO 2 emission factor for the facility, averaged across all kilns (met ric tons CO 2 /metric ton clinker produced). Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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— [AMENDED] 10. 11. Section 98.116 is amended by:

a. a. Removing and reserving paragr aphs (b), (e)(4), and (e)(5 ). ) ; and
b. b. Revising paragraph (e)(6). The revisions read as follows: § 98.116 Data reporting requirements.

* * * * * (e) * * * (5) [Reserved] (6) List the method used for the determination of carbon content for each material included for the calculation of annual process CO 2 emissions for each EAF ( e.g. , supplier provided information, analyses of representative samples you collected).

* * * * * Subpart L

— [AMENDED]
11. 12. Section 98.126 is amended by:

a. a. Revising paragraph (b)(1 ). ) ;
b. b

. Removing and reserving paragraph (b)(2 ). ) ;

c. c. Revising paragraphs (b)(6 ) ) , (b)(7), and (b)(8)(i) through (iv ). ) ;
d. d. Removing and reserving paragraphs (b)(8)(v) and (b)(9 ). ) ;

e. e. Revising paragraph (c)(1 ). ) ;
f. f. Removing and reserving paragraph (c)(2 ). ) ; Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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g. g. Revising paragraph (d ). ) ; and
h. h. Removing and reserving paragraphs (f)(1), (g)(1), and (h)(2). The revisions read as follows: § 98.126 Data reporting requirements.

* * * * * (b) * * * (1) If you calculate the relative and absolute errors under § 98.123(b)(1), the absolute and relative errors calculated under paragraph § 98.123(b)(1). (2) [Reserved]

* * * * * (6) The chemical formula of each fluorine

- containing reactant that is fed into the process (metric tons).

.

* * * * * (7) The chemical formula of each fluorine

- containing product produced by the process

. (8) * * * (i) The chemical formula of each fluorine

- containing product that is removed from the process and fed into the destruction device (metric tons).

. (ii) The chemical formula of each fluo rine

- containing by

- product that is removed from the process and fed into the destruction device (metric tons).

. (iii) The chemical formula of each fluorine

- containing reactant that is removed from the process and fed into the destruction device (metric ton s).

. (iv) The chemical formula of each fluorine

- containing by

- product that is removed from the process and recaptured (metric tons).

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* * * * * (c) * * * (1) The identity of the process activity used to estimate emissions ( e.g . , product produced or reactant consumed). (2) [Reserved]

* * * * * (d) Reporting for missing data

. Where missing data have been estimated pursuant to § 98.125, you must report the : (1) T he reason the data were missing, the length of time the data were missing, and the method used to estimate the missing data. (2) Estimates of the missing data for all missing data associated with data elements required to be reported in this section.

* * * * * Subpart N

— [AMENDED]
12. 13. Section 98.146 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2) and removing and reserving paragraph paragraph s (b)(4 ) and (b)(6 ) to read as follows: § 98.146 Data reporting requirements.

* * * * * (b) * * * (2) Annual quantity of each carbon ate

- based raw material charged (tons) to all furnaces combined. Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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— [AMENDED]
13. 14. Section 98.156 is amended by:

a. a. Removing and reserving paragraphs (a)(2), (a)(7) through (10), (b)(1), and (b)(2 ). ) ;
b. b. Revising paragraph (d) introductory parag raph. text ; and

c. c. Removing and reserving paragraphs (d)(1), (d)(5), and (e)(1). The revisions read as follows: § 98.156 Data reporting requirements.

* * * * * (d) If the HFC

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* * * * * Subpart P

— [AMENDED]
14. 15. Section 98.166 is amended by:

a. a. Revising the introductory paragraph. text ;
b. b. Removing and reserving paragraphs (b)(2), (b)(5), and (b)(6 ). ) ; and

c. c. Adding paragraphs (b)(7) and (e). The revisions and additions read as follows: § 98.166 Data reporting requirements. Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH, No bullets or numbering

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* * * * * (b) * * * (5) [Reserved] (6) [Reserved] (7) Name and annual quantity (metric tons) of each carbon

- containi ng fuel and feedstock.

* * * * * (e) Annual methanol production (metric tons), if this quantity is not reported under subpart X of Part 98 this p art

. Subpart Q

— [AMENDED] 15. 16. Section 98.176 is amended by:

a. a. Revising paragraph (b ). ) ; b. Removing and reserving paragraphs (e)(1), (e)(3), (e)(4 ), ) ; and adding paragraph (e)(6) ; and
b. c. Removing and reserving paragraphs (f)(2) through (4), and (g)

.

c. Adding paragraph (e)(6)

. The revisions and additions read as follows: § 98.176 Data reporting requirements.

* * * * * (b) If a CEMS is used to measure CO 2 emissions or if you determined CO 2 emissions using the site

- specific emission factor method in §98.173(b)(2) based on the total quantity of raw Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 92 of 107 Formatted: Font: Not Bold material feed (metric tons of CO 2 per metric ton of raw material feed), , th en you must report the annual production quantity for the production unit (in metric tons) for taconite pellets, coke, sinter, iron, and raw steel.

* * * * * (e) * * * (6) The information specified in paragraphs (e)(6)(i) through (vi) of this section aggregated for all process units for which CO 2 emissions were determined using the mass balance method in § 98.173(b)(1), except as provided in § 98.174(b)(4). (i) The annual mass (metric tons) of all gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels (combined) used
in process units for which CO 2 emissions were determined using Equations Q

- 1 through Q

- 7 of this section, calculated as specified in Equation Q

- 9 of this section.

( ∑ ) (Eq. Q

- 9)

Where:

F uel = Annual mass of all gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels used in process units

(metric tons).

n = Number of process units where fuel is used. F g,i = Annual volume of gaseous fuel combusted (― (F g )‖ in Equations Q

- 1, Q

- 4

and Q

- 7 of this section ) for each p rocess (scf). MW i = Molecular weight of gaseous fuel used in each process (kg/kg

- mole). MVC = Molar volume conversion factor at standard conditions, as defined in §

98.6. Use 849.5 scf per kg mole if you select 68 °F as standard temperature and 836.6 scf p er kg mole if you select 60 °F as standard temperature. F l,i = Annual volume of the liquid fuel combusted (― (F l )‖ included in Equation

Q

- 1 of this section ) for each process unit (gallons). F s,i = Annual mass of the solid fuel combusted (― (F s )‖ in Equation Q

- 1 of this

section ) for each process unit (metric tons). Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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ρ l,i = Density of the liquid fuel (kg/gallon). 0.001 = Conversion factor from kg to metric tons. (ii) The annual mass (metric tons) of all non

- fuel material inputs (combined) specified in Equation s Q

- 1 through Q

- 7 of this section, calculated as specified in Equation Q

- 10 of this section. ( ∑ )

(Eq. Q

- 10)

Where:

NFI = Annual mas s of all non

- fuel inputs (to all process unit types) specified in

Equations Q

- 1 through Q

- 7 of this section (metric tons).

n = Number of process units, all process types. O = Annual mass of greenball (taconite) pellets fed to the taconite furnace(s)

(metri c tons). Iron = Annual mass of molten iron charged to the basic oxygen furnace(s) plus

annual mass of direct reduced iron charged to the EAF(s) (metric tons). Scrap = Annual mass of ferrous scrap charged to the basic oxygen furnace(s) and

EAF(s) (metric to ns). Flux = Annual mass of flux materials charged to the basic oxygen furnace(s) and

EAF(s) (metric tons). Carbon = Annual mass of carbonaceous materials (e.g., coal, coke) charged to the

basic oxygen furnace(s), EAF(s), and direct reduction furnace(s) (metric tons). Coal = Annual mass of coal charged to the coke oven battery(s) (metric tons). Feed = Annual mass of sinter feed material charged to the sinter process(es)

(metric tons). Electrode = Annual mass of carbon electrode consumed in the EAF(s) (met ric tons). Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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tons). Ore = Annual mass of iron ore or iron ore pellets fed to the direct reduction

furnace(s) (metric tons). Other = Annual mass of other materials charged to the direction reduction

furnace(s) (metric tons). (iii) The annual mass (metric tons) of all solid and liquid products and byproducts (combined) specified in Equations Q

- 1 through Q

- 7 of this section, calculated as specified in Equation Q

- 11 of this secti on.

( ∑ ) ( Eq. Q

- 11)

Where:

Products = Annual mass of all solid and liquid products and by

- products (from all

process units) specified in Equations Q

- 1 through Q

- 7 of this section (metric tons)

. n = Number of process units, all types. P = Annual mass of fired pellets produced by the taconite furnace (metric

tons). R = Annual mass of air pollution control residue from all process units (metric

tons). Steel out = Annual ma ss of steel produced by the basic oxygen furnace(s), EAF(s) and

decarburization vessel(s) (metric tons). Slag = Annual mass of slag produced by the basic oxygen furnace(s) and EAF(s)

(metric tons). Coke = Annual mass of coke produced by the non

- recovery co ke batteries (metric

tons). Sinter = Annual mass of sinter produced from the sinter process(es) (metric tons). Iron = Annual mass of iron produced from the direct reduction furnace (metric

tons). NM = Annual mass of non

- metallic materials produced by the d irect reduction

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- 9 of this section, calculated as specified in Equation Q

- 12 of this section. ( ∑ ) (Eq. Q

- 12)

Where:

CF avg = Weighted average carbon content of all gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels

included in Equation Q

- 9 of this section (weight fraction).

n = Number of gaseous, liquid, and solid fuel input to each process unit as

used in Equation Q

- 9. C gf,i = Average carbon content of the gaseous fuel used in each process, from the

fuel analysis results (kg C per kg of fuel). C lf,i = Carbon content of the liquid fuel used in each process, from the fuel

analysis results (kg C per gallon of fuel. C sf = Carbon content of the solid fuel used in each process, from the fuel

analysis (expressed as a decimal fraction, e.g., 95% = 0.95). Fuel = Annual mass of all gaseous, liqui d, and solid fuels used in process units

(metric tons), as calculated in Equation Q

- 9 of this section

. (v) The weighted average carbon content of all non

- fuel inputs to all process units (combined) included in Equation Q

- 10 of this section, calculated as s pecified in Equation Q

- 13 of this section.
( ∑ ) (Eq. Q

- 13)

Where:

CI avg = Weighted average carbon content of all non

- fuel inputs to all process units

included in Equation Q

- 10 of this section (weight fraction).

n = Number of non

- fuel inputs to all process units as used in Equation Q

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- fuel input used in Equation Q

- 10 (metric tons). C NFIi = Average carbon content of each non

- fuel input used in Equation Q

- 10

(expressed as a decimal fraction). NFI = Total of all non

- fuel inputs to all process units (metric tons). (vi) The weighted average carbon content of all solid and liquid products and byproducts from all process units (combined) included in Equation Q

- 11 of this section, calcula ted as specified in Equation Q

- 14 of this section.
( ∑ ) (Eq. Q

- 14)

Where:

CP avg = Weighted average carbon content of all solid and liquid products and

byproducts from all process units (weight fraction ).

n = Number of products and byproducts from each process unit as used in

Equation Q

- 11 of this section

. Product i = Annual mass of each product or byproduct used in Equation Q

- 11 of this

section (metric tons). C p,i = Average carbon content of each product or byproduct used in Equation Q

11 of this section (expressed as a decimal fraction). Products = Mass of all products and byproducts from all process units, calculated in

Equation Q

- 11 of this section (metric tons).

* * * * * Subpart R

— [AMENDED]
16. 17. Section 98.186 is amended by r emoving and reserving paragraphs (b)(6) and (b)(7) ; and r evising paragraph (b)(8) to read as follows :

a. Removing and reserving paragraph s (b)(6) and (b)(7).
b. Revising paragraph (b)(8). § 98.186 Data reporting procedures.

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* * * * * Subpart S

— [AMENDED]
17. 18. Section 98.196 is amended by:

a. a. Revising paragraph (b) introductory paragraph. text ;
b. b. Removing and reserving paragraphs (b)(2), (b)(3), (b)(5), (b)( 6), (b)(8), (b)(10), (b)(11), and (b)(12 )

. ) ; and

c. c. Adding paragraph (b)(18). The revisions and additions read as follows: § 98.196 Data reporting requirements.

* * * * * (b) If a CEMS is not used to measure CO 2 emissions, then you must report the informat ion listed in paragraphs (b)(1) through (18) of this section.

* * * * * (18) Annual quantity (metric tons) of lime product sold, by type. Subpart U

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)(2 )

. Subpart V

— [AMENDED] 19. 20. Section 98.226 is amended by:

a. a. Revising the introductory paragraph. text ;
b. b. Removing and reserving paragraphs (d), (m)(1), and (m)(3 ). ) ; and

c. c. Adding paragraph (q). The revisions and additions read as follows: § 98.226 Data reporting requirements. In addition to the information required by § 98.3(c), each annual report must contain the information specified in paragraphs (a) through (q) of this section.

* * * * * (d) [Reserved]

* * * * * (q) Annual percent N 2 O emission reduct ion for all production units combined. Subpart X

— [AMENDED] 20. 21. Section 98.246 is amended by:

a. a. Revising paragraph (a) introductory paragraph text and paragraph paragraph s (a) (2) and (a) (4 ). ) ;
b. b. Adding paragraphs (a)(12) and (13 ). ) ;

c. c. Revising paragraph (b) in troductory paragraph. text ;
d. d. Removing and reserving paragraphs (b)(5)(iii) and (b)(5)(iv ). ) ; and

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* * * * * (a) If you use the mass balance methodology in § 98.243(c), you must report the information specified in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(13) of this section for each type of petrochemical produced, reported by process unit.

* * * * * (2 ) The type of petrochemical produced , names of products, and names of carbon

containing feedstocks

.

* * * * * (4) The temperature (in °F) at which the gaseous feedstock and product volumes used in Equation X

– 1 of this subpart were determined.

* * * * * (12) Name and annual quantity (in metric tons) of each carbon

- containing feedstock included in Equations X

- 1, X

- 2, and X

- 3 of § 98.243 of this subpart. (13) Name and annual quantity (in metric tons) of each carbon

- containing co

- product included in Equations X

- 1, X

- 2, and X

- 3 of § 98.243 of this subpar t. (b) If you measure emissions in accordance with § 98.243(b), then you must report the information listed in paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(10) of this section.

* * * * * (9) Name and annual quantity (in metric tons) of each carbon

- containing feedstock. ( 10) Name and annual quantity (in metric tons) of each carbon

- containing co

- product.

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— [AMENDED]
21. 22. Section 98.256 is amended by:

a. a. Revising paragraphs (e)(6) and (e)(7) introductory paragraph. text ;
b. b. Removing and reserving paragraph (e)(7 )(ii ). ) ;

c. c. Revising paragraphs (e)(9) and (e)(10 ). ) ;
d. d. Adding paragraph (e)(11 ). ) ;

e. e. Revising paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(10) through (13 ). ) ;
f. f. Removing and reserving paragraph (h)(4 ). ) ;
g. g. Revising paragraphs (h)(5), (i)(5), (i)(7), and (i)(8 ). ) ;
h. h. Rem oving and reserving paragraph (j)(2 ). ) ; i. i. Revising paragraphs (j)(5) through (9), (k)(3), (k)(4), (l)(5), and (m)(3 ). ) ; j. j. Removing and reserving paragraphs (o)(2)(ii ) and ) , (o)(4)(ii) through (v ). ) , and (o)(6) and (7) ; and
k. k. Revising paragraph (p)(2). The revisions and additions read as follows: § 98.256 Data reporting requirements.

* * * * * (e) * * * (6) If you use Equation Y

– 1a of this subpart, an indication of whether daily or weekly measurement periods are used, the annual volume of flare gas combusted (in scf/year) and the annual average molecular weight (in kg/kg

- mole), and annual average carbon content of the flare gas (in kg carbon per kg flare gas). Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH, No bullets or numbering

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– 1b of this subpart, an indication of whether daily or weekly

meas urement periods are used, the annual volume of flare gas combusted (in scf/year), the annual average CO 2 concentration (volume or mole percent), the number of carbon containing compounds other than CO 2 in the flare gas stream, and for each of the carbon co ntaining compounds other than CO 2 in the flare gas stream:

* * * * * (9) If you use Equation Y

– 3 of this subpart, the number of SSM events exceeding 500,000 scf/day. (10) The basis for the value of the fraction of carbon in the flare gas contributed by
met hane used in Equation Y

– 4 of this subpart. (11) If using Equation Y

- 3 of this subpart , report: (i) Annual quantity of flare gas combusted (in MMscf per year). (ii) Annual average molecular weight of flare gas combusted (in mmBtu per MMscf). (iii) Annual av erage carbon content of flare gas combusted (expressed as a decimal fraction). (f) * * * (7) If you use Equation Y

– 6 of this subpart, the annual average exhaust gas flow rate, %CO 2 , and %CO.

* * * * * (10) If you use Equation Y

– 8 of this subpart, the basis for the value of the coke burn

- off factor, annual throughput of unit, and the average carbon content of coke. Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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- specific emission factor, or a default emission factor for CH 4 emissions. If you use a uni t

- specific emission factor for CH 4 , report the basis for the factor. (12) Indicate whether you use a measured value, a unit

- specific emission factor, or a default emission factor for N 2 O emissions. If you use a unit

- specific emission factor for N 2 O, report the basis for the factor. (13) If you use Equation Y

– 11 of this subpart, the number of regeneration cycles or measurement periods during the reporting year and the average coke burn

- off quantity per cycle or measurement period.

* * * * * (h) * * * (4) [Re served] (5) If you recycle tail gas to the front of the sulfur recovery plant, indicate whether the recycled flow rate and carbon content are included in the measured data under § 98.253(f)(2) and (3). Indicate whether a correction for CO 2 emissions in the tail gas was used in Equation Y

– 12

. of this subpart

. If so, then report: (i) The value of the correction. (ii) If the following data are not used to calculate the recycling correction factor, report the information specified in paragraphs (h)(5)(ii)(A) through (C) of this section. (A) The annual volume of recycled tail gas (in scf/year) only. (B) The annual average mole fraction of carbon in the tail gas (in kg

- mole C/kg

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* * * * * (i) * * * (5) If you use Equation Y

– 13 of this subpart, an indication of whether coke dust is recycled to the unit ( e.g. , all dust is recycled, a portion of the dust is recycled, or none of the dust is recycled).

* * * * * (7) Indicate whether you use a measured value, a unit

- specific emission factor or a default for CH 4 emissions. If you use a unit

- specific emission factor for CH 4 , report the basis for the factor. (8) Indicate whether you use a measured value, a unit

- specific emission factor, or a default emission factor for N 2 O emissions. If you use a unit

- specific emission factor for N 2 O, report the basis for the factor. (j) * * * (5) If you use Equation Y

– 14 of this subpart, the basis for the CO 2 emission factor used. (6) If you use Equation Y

– 15 of this subpart, the basis for the CH 4 emission factor used. (7) If you use Equation Y

– 16 of this subpart, the basis for the carbon emission factor used. (8) If you use Equation Y

– 16b of this subpart, the basis for the CO 2 emission factor used and the basis for the carbon emission factor used. (9) If you use Equation Y

– 17 of this subpart, the basis for the CH 4 emission factor used. (k) * * * Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH, Tab stops: 1.06", Left Formatted: ___GHG PARAGRAPH

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- mole CF 4 /kg

- mole gas, wet basis).

* * * * * (l) * * * (5) The annual volumetric flow discharged to the atmosphere (in scf), and an indication of the measurement or estimation method, annual average mole fraction of each GHG above the concentration threshold or otherwise required to be reported and an indication of the measurement or estimation method, and for intermittent vents, the number of venting events and the cumulative v enting time. (m) * * * (3) For uncontrolled blowdown systems reporting under § 98.253(k), the basis for the value of the methane emission factor used for uncontrolled blowdown systems.

* * * * * (p) * * * (2) The types of materials loaded that have an equi librium vapor

- phase concentration of methane of 0.5 volume percent or greater, and the type of vessel (barge, tanker, marine vessel, etc.) in which each type of material is loaded.

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a. a. Revising the introductory paragraph

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b. b. Removing and reserving paragraph (b ). ) ;

c. c. Revising paragraph (c )

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d. d. Removing and reserving paragraphs (d), (f), (g), (h) and (i ). ) ; and

e. e. Adding paragraphs (l) and (m). The revisions and additions read as follows: § 98.276 Data reporting requirements. In addition to the information required by § 98.3(c) and the applicable information required by § 98.36, each annual report must contain the information in paragraphs (a) through (m) of this section as applicable:

* * * * * (b) [Reserved] (c) Basis for determining the annual mass of the spent liquor solids combusted (whether based on T650 om

- 05 Solids Content of Black Liquor, TAPPI (incorporated by reference, see § 98.7) or an online measurement system). (d) [Reserved]

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– Do Not Cite, Quote, or Release During Review *** Page 106 of 1 07 Formatted: Font: Not Bold (1) The quantity of calcium oxide (Ca O) produced (metric tons). (2) The percent of annual heat input, individually for each fossil fuel type. (m) For each chemical recovery furnace and each chemical recovery combustion unit for which you are not using Equation C

- 2c of this part to calculate C O 2 emissions, report the information specified in paragraphs (m)(1) and (2) of this section. (1) The annual mass of steam generated (lb steam), individually for each fossil fuel type and for spent liquor solids. (2) The ratio of the unit‘s maximum rated he at input capacity to its design rated steam output capacity (mmBtu/lb steam), individually for each fossil fuel type and for spent liquor solids. Subpart BB

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. Subpart CC

— [AMENDED] 25. 26. Section 98.296 is amended by removing and reserving paragraphs (b)(5) through (7). Subpart EE

— [AMENDED] 26. 27. Section 98.316 is amended by removing and reserving paragraphs (b)(6) and (b)(9). Subpart GG

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27. 28. Section 98.336 is amended by removing and reserving paragraphs (b)(6), (b)(7) , and (b)(10). Subpart TT

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a. a. Removing and reserving paragraph (c)(3)(i ). ) ;
b. b. Revising paragraph (c)(3)(ii ). ) ; and

c. c. Removing and reserving paragraph (c)(3)(iii). The revisions read as follows: § 98.466 Data reporting requirements.

* * * * * (c) * * * (3) * * * (i) [Reserved] (ii) The year of the data used in Equation TT

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