Washington's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Fuel Supplier Requirements | Air Quality

Greenhouse Gas Reporting for Suppliers of Liquid Motor Vehicle Fuel, Special Fuel, or Aircraft Fuel Sold in Washington

Reporting Requirements

Certain suppliers or importers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will need to report the calendar year carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with complete combustion of oxidation of their products sold in Washington. Starting as early as 2009 emissions reported in 2010, you must report if you meet both of the following conditions:

You are required to file periodic tax reports for:

Supplying or importing motor vehicle fule under RCW 82.36.031; or

Supplying or importing special fuel under RCW 82.38.150; or

Distributing aircraft fuel under RCW 82.42.040.

AND

The combined GHG emissions associated with the complete combustion of oxidation of these fuels sold in Washington is equal to or greater than 10,000 metric tons of CO₂ per year.

The following table lists the emissions factors needed to calculate the emissions associated with the complete combustion or oxidation of fuels sold in Washington. It also lists approximate fuel volumes that will trigger the mandatory reporting threshold. Any of the listed values are enough to require reporting. If you supply multiple fuels, then add the emissions associated with the fuels before applying the threshold.

Fuel Type	Emissions Factor (kg CO₂per gallon)*	Approximate Fuel Sold in WA to Meet 10,000 MT CO₂ Threshold (in Gallons per Year)
Gasoline	8.960	1,100,000
Ethanol	5.767	1,700,000
Diesel	10.23	970,000
Biodiesel	9.421	1,000,000
Jet Fuel	9.750	1,000,000
Aviation Gasoline	8.310	1,200,000

*Adapted from 40 CFR § 98.390, Table MM-1 and Table MM-2 to Subpart MM of Part 98

For more information, please see the GHG Fuel Supplier FAQ.

Introductory Meeting For Fuel Suppliers

NOTE: This meeting focuses on reporting greenhouse gas emissions from fuel suppliers. Emissions from facilities and other sources will not be covdered.

On June 8, 2010, Ecology will hold an introductory meeting specifically for fuel suppliers who meet the 10,000 metric ton threshold. The meeting will discuss:

Who will have to report,
When reporting will begin,
What you will need to report, and
How to report.

The fuel supplier introductory meeting will be held in person or by webinar:

Date	Time	Location	Webinar
Tuesday, June 8, 2010	9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Washington Department of Ecology, HQ Building 300 Desmond Drive SE Lacey, WA 98503	Sign in: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/388377339 Webinar help

Contact Information

Neil Caudill

Ecology Air Quality Program

(360) 407-6811

neil.caudill@ecy.wa.gov