Proposed Regulations

New York State’s Mandatory GHG Reporting Rulemaking

GHG Reporting Rulemaking (6 NYCRR Part 253)

As part of the State’s ongoing efforts to gather information regarding sources of air pollution and to implement the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is establishing a mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting program (Reporting Program). The Reporting Program requires GHG emission sources to annually report emissions and related data to DEC.

The Reporting Program is for data collection only. A Reporting Entity reports certain GHG emission data and information to DEC. The Reporting Program does not impose any requirements to reduce GHG emissions or for a source to obtain emission allowances.

The Reporting Program is a critical component to the State’s ongoing efforts to quantify, evaluate, and reduce GHG emissions under the Climate Act. It will help to ensure comprehensive information is available regarding individual sources of GHG emissions across the state, implementing a key recommendation from the Climate Action Council’s Scoping Plan.

The Reporting Program will serve to improve and refine data used to support the annual Statewide GHG Emission Report issued by DEC under the Climate Act. The Reporting Program will also inform other actions the State may take to continue to reduce GHG emissions, including providing an essential framework for a cap-and-invest program.

DEC proposed regulations to establish the Reporting Program , 6 NYCRR Part 253 “Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting ” and 6 NYCRR Part 200 “General Provisions,” requiring certain greenhouse gas emissions sources to annually report emissions and related data to DEC.

Public comment on the proposed regulations will be accepted until July 1, 2025. A link to submit public comments will be posted here once the comment period begins.

Comments may also be submitted via email to air.regs@dec.ny.gov

Or by mail to:

NYSDEC Division of Air Resources, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-3251. Include the regulation number (such as “Part 253”) in the subject line of the email.

DEC and NYSERDA continue to advance the development of a cap-and-invest rule and auction rule, and continued public feedback is welcome at any time. Learn more.