[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 130 (Friday, July 7, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35385-35386]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-16726]



=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Energy Information Administration


Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases; New Form EIA-1605

AGENCY: Energy Information Administration, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of new Form EIA-1605, ``Voluntary Reporting of 
Greenhouse Gases,'' and its short version, Form EIA-1605EZ.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Energy Information Administration (EIA) developed these 
greenhouse gas forms pursuant to section 1605(b) of the Energy Policy 
Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-486, 42 U.S.C. 13385) to reflect the 
guidelines set forth in Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases under 
Section 1605(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992: General Guidelines 
and Supporting Documents (DOE/PO-0028). These forms are designed to 
collect voluntarily reported data on greenhouse gas emissions, achieved 
reductions of these emissions, and increased carbon fixation. Further, 
the forms support the Climate Change Action Plan by collecting 
information on commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to 
sequester carbon in future years, including the progress made toward 
meeting those commitments. The Office of Management and Budget approved 
these forms on May 26, 1995 (OMB No. 1905-0194).
    You may wish to participate in the program to: (1) establish a 
public record of your emissions and reductions for any year from 1987 
onwards; (2) demonstrate progress toward meeting commitments made under 
voluntary programs to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases; (3) inform 
the public about greenhouse gas emissions and reduction strategies; and 
(4) contribute to educational exchanges on the most effective ways to 
reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. In addition to publishing an 
annual review of the reports submitted, EIA will establish a publicly-
available database of the information reported that will serve as a 
clearinghouse of information and case studies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Forms are available in paper or 
diskette format. Interested parties can request copies of the forms and 
instructions or additional information by calling 1-800-803-5182 or e-
mailing internet address: [email protected]. Written requests can 
also be directed to Mr. Arthur Rypinski, U.S. Department of Energy, 
Energy Information Administration, EI-81, Voluntary Greenhouse Gases 
Reporting Program, 1000 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20585.

    Statutory Authority: Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 
No. 104-13) which amended Chapter 35 of Title 44 United States Code 
[See 44 U.S.C. 3501 and 3504].

 
[[Page 35386]]

    Issued at Washington, DC July 3, 1995.
Yvonne M. Bishop,
Director, Office of Statistical Standards, Energy Information 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 95-16726 Filed 7-6-95; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P