GHGRP Newsletter - Spring 2024

This newsletter provides an overview of recent updates related to GHGRP data and tools, information about upcoming events such as webinars, and other helpful resources for users of GHGRP data.

On this page:

• GHGRP Data and Tool Updates
• What's New for GHG Reporters?
• Upcoming Events and Webinars
• Connect with Us

GHGRP Data and Tool Updates

New GHGRP Data Products

GHGRP published two new interactive StoryMaps to provide map-based overviews of onshore wells that report under GHGRP. View the GHGRP StoryMaps here.

• Onshore Wells and GHGRP
• Onshore Wells and Neighboring Communities

Sector Profiles: The following sector profiles were recently updated with data through RY2022:

• Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids

GHGRP Data Products Coming Soon

GHGRP will also be publishing a new interactive petroleum and natural gas systems data dashboard that helps to visualize data from this key sector.

Stay tuned and look for these announcements on the GHGRP homepage.

What's New for GHG Reporters?

Refreshed Reporting Resources for RY2023

Resources by subpart for GHG reporters were updated with new organization and formatting to make it easier to find relevant content and information. Info sheets relevant to each subpart are also being updated.

Rule Proposals and Updates

Find out more about EPA's various rulemaking activities:

• Amendments to the GHGRP: Improvements to the quality of the data collected and establish or amend confidentiality determinations. Amendments also include updates to global warming potentials (GWPs) and inclusion of new source categories.
• GHGRP Subpart W Proposed Rule: Proposes to revise subpart W (Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems), subpart C (General Stationary Fuel Combustion Sources) and subpart A (General Provisions) to address potential gaps in reporting of emissions data for specific sectors and establishes confidentiality determinations for new or substantially revised data elements.
• Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) Proposed Rule: As required by Congress, EPA has proposed to impose and collect an annual charge on methane emissions that exceed specified waste emissions thresholds from applicable oil and gas facilities.

e-GGRT Updates

• e-GGRT password expiration: e-GGRT passwords expire every 90 days. If you have not changed it within 90 days, your e-GGRT password is likely expired, and you will be prompted to change your password. See the GHGRP Help site for more information on how to reset your password.
• Updating DR and ADR: If your facility has experienced a change in staffing, don’t forget to update your Designated Representative (DR) or Alternate Designated Representative (ADR). Note that facility owners and operators are required to provide a DR or ADR and provide update if the DR or ADR is changed according ot the procedures in 40 CFR 98.4(g). For more information on how to change the DR or ADR, see the GHGRP Help site.
• Mergers and acquisitions: If your facility has experienced a change in ownership through a merger or acquisition, consistent with the requirements in 40 CFR 98.4(h) of the GHGRP, the Certificate of Representation (COR) needs to be updated within 90 days after the change in ownership occurs. For more information, please see the GHGRP Help site or contact our GHGRP Help Desk at [email protected].

For more information about the GHGRP, e-GGRT, news, and FAQs, please visit the GHGRP Help site.

Attention HAWK users! Expanded and updated (for RY2023) HAWK feature allows you to export select HAWK data into a pre-populated e-GGRT Subpart OO form.

Events and Webinars

Webinars

GHGRP: Introduction to the electronic Greenhouse Gas Reporting Tool (e-GGRT): EPA reviewed the basics of e-GGRT registration, report preparation, report submission, and the e-GGRT correspondence system.

This webinar was held on March 7, 2024 at 2:00 - 3:00PM (EST). View slides from the webinar.

Connect with Us

Connect with us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @EPAAir using the hashtags #ghgrp, #ghgreporter, and #ghgdata.

Look for the next newsletter in fall 2024!