| Mandatory carbon emissions reporting plan released |
| Written by Daniel Stouffer | |
| Thursday, 02 April 2009 | |
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Mandatory carbon emissions reporting is more important than ever as the United States works with facilities to reduce substances known to adversely effect air quality. Most of the known matter that is destroying the earth's ozone layer and contributing to global warming are derived from manmade compounds.
Mandatory carbon emissions reporting is more important than ever as the United States works with facilities to reduce substances known to adversely effect air quality. Most of the known matter that is destroying the earth's ozone layer and contributing to global warming are derived from manmade compounds. Around the country a comprehensive initiative, which includes mandatory carbon emissions reporting has been introduced by the EPA with the intention of controlling carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases that affect the ozone layer. The powerful government agency has stated that carbon dioxide is a great danger to the health of the public in general and will be strictly regulated. Corporations and facilities that use regulated substances and produce refrigerant gases on a regular basis face mandatory carbon emissions reporting requirements. Refrigerant gases are known to contribute to the problem of global warming. The EPA regulations cover hydrofluorocarbons, nitrous oxide, sulfur hexafluoride, perfluorocarbons and other fluorinated gases including ethers and nitrogen trifluoride. The mandatory carbon emissions reporting plan takes effect in 2010, with the first annual report due in 2011 for the previous year. The requirements apply to facilities with refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and companies that manufacture industrial chemicals, fossil fuels, cars and engines. Harmful substances used in these industries, including chloroflurocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, methyl bromide, hydroxyl, halons, nitric oxide, methyl chloroform, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and carbon tetrachloride, have been identified as contributors to climate change. Along with mandatory carbon emissions reporting, the U.S. Clean Air Act requires companies, facilities and municipalities to monitor, track and report on harmful substances, such as refrigerant gases, that are in use on their premises. Those who fail to comply with the requirements or submit incomplete information are subject to hefty fines and other penalties. A number of ways exist to to assist a business to address mandatory carbon emissions reporting requirements. Manual tracking is available, with hand reporting, but as this method is very time-consuming and error-prone, companies may opt to use software programs and Web applications that will automate most of the requirements. The use of such automation virtually ensures that the required reports are accurate and timely. A company that uses more than one system or has multiple facilities will benefit the most from the use of automatic monitoring systems. Mandatory carbon emissions reporting will go a long way to helping the United States reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated by the EPA that some 13,000 facilities release up to 90% of these emissions into the atmosphere. Mandatory carbon emissions reporting is one way the United States is ensuring that businesses reduce their carbon footprint and ensure healthy air for everyone. Similar efforts are also being taken worldwide as a means of addressing the challenge of climate change. The Article Author: Daniel Stouffer has much more data about importance of mandatory carbon emissions reporting and how refrigerant-tracker can benefit you. |
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