Governing Law and Regulations
Reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions:
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Download NowMandatory reporting: 40 CFR 98
GHG reduction targets: Executive Order (E.O.) 2006-13
Climate Action Plan (CAP): E.O. 2005-02
Vehicle GHG emissions:
State fleet: E.O. 2010-06
Regulatory Agency
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Air Quality Division
See ADDRESSES & CONTACTS for addresses and telephone numbers.
See national section for basic information and federal regulations.
Comparison: State vs. Federal
• Rules. Before 2009, little action was taken at the federal level, beyond voluntary initiatives, to implement greenhouse gas (GHG) management strategies ensuring that GHG emissions are accounted for and controlled. However, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has changed its stance and is initiating actions to monitor and control GHG emissions.
Arizona has taken actions to address GHG emissions in order to meet state-established GHG emissions reduction targets. In addition, the state is working with other states to implement regional programs to monitor and control GHG emissions.
• Administration and enforcement. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality Division administers the state's GHG management programs and coordinates with other states to assist in the implementation of regional GHG management initiatives.
State Requirements
REPORTING GHG EMISSIONS
Mandatory Reporting
40 CFR 98
At this time, Arizona has no mandatory GHG reporting requirements beyond the federal mandatory GHG reporting rule. See the national section GHG MANAGEMENT for more information on mandatory GHG reporting.
Voluntary Reporting
Arizona is a member of the Climate Registry, which supports voluntary and regulatory GHG emissions ...