EPA Hands Polluters Seven More Months for Gas Confessions
Published Date: 2/27/2026
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Summary
The EPA is giving companies more time to report their 2025 greenhouse gas emissions by extending the deadline from March 31 to October 30, 2026. This change helps businesses avoid rushing and ensures better data quality without any new fees or penalties. If you’re responsible for reporting emissions, mark your calendar and breathe a little easier!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
RY2025 GHG Reporting Deadline Extended
If you own or operate a facility that must submit an annual greenhouse gas (GHG) report under 40 CFR part 98, the reporting deadline for reporting year 2025 has been moved from March 31, 2026 to October 30, 2026. The rule is effective February 27, 2026 and the GHGRP covers roughly 8,200 facilities, suppliers, and CO2 injection sites that submit annual reports.
No New Fees, Burdens, or Small-Entity Costs
EPA states this deadline extension imposes no new fees or penalties and does not add any new information-collection burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act (existing OMB control numbers 2060-0629, 2060-0748, and 2060-0751 remain in effect). The Agency certified under the Regulatory Flexibility Act that the final action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
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