EPA Gives Firms Extra Time for 2025 Emissions Reports
Published Date: 10/14/2026
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Summary
The EPA is giving companies more time to report their 2025 greenhouse gas data by extending the deadline from October 30, 2026, to March 10, 2027. This change only affects the deadline—no other rules are changing. If you’re involved in reporting emissions, this extra time helps you avoid rushing and ensures accurate data without any new costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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GHG reporting deadline moved to March 10, 2027
If your facility submits annual greenhouse gas (GHG) reports under 40 CFR part 98 for reporting year 2025, the EPA changed the deadline from October 30, 2026 to March 10, 2027. This change is effective October 14, 2026 and only alters the submission deadline; no other reporting requirements were changed. The GHGRP typically covers facilities (about 8,200 facilities, suppliers, and CO2 injection sites) including those that emit at least 25,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MTCO2e).
EPA says small businesses won’t face new burden
The EPA certified under the Regulatory Flexibility Act that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because it relieves regulatory burden by extending the reporting year 2025 deadline to March 10, 2027. The Agency also states the action does not create new information collection burdens and that private-sector requirements do not exceed $100 million in any one year.
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