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DOE seeking comment on new greenhouse gas reporting guidelines

The Department of Energy is seeking public comment on its revised guidelines for voluntarily reporting greenhouse gas emissions, sequestration and emission reductions.

"These revised guidelines represent another significant step in our broad national effort to reduce the greenhouse gas intensity of the U.S. economy, and address the risk of global climate change," said DOE Secretary Samuel Bodman. "With the help of a wide range of stakeholders, we have improved upon our earlier effort to provide a clear and transparent accounting system that will encourage increased participation in voluntary efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective way."

The revised guidelines emphasize the importance of providing a full accounting of all domestic and international greenhouse gas emissions, sequestration activities and emission reductions. The revised guidelines also include "state-of-the-science" guidance and tools for estimating emissions from agricultural, forestry and conservation activities important for carbon sequestration efforts.

The department also plans to hold two workshops to discuss the revisions to its guidelines.

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