Retained EU Law SI 2012/601 United Kingdom

Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 of 21 June 2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)

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uri:annex/ii/division/1 uri:annex/ii/division/1 Regulated
  • Use combustion fuel tiers for unlisted activities when mass balance not appliedOperator
uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.1 uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.1 Regulated
  • You must use correct emission factors when reporting greenhouse gas emissionsOperator
uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.2 uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.2 Regulated
  • Use approved methods to determine net calorific values for emissions reportingOperator
uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.3 uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.3 Regulated
  • Use correct oxidation factors for fuel emissions reportingOperator
uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.4 uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.4 Regulated
  • Use published or determined emission factors for greenhouse gas reportingOperator
uri:annex/ii/division/3/division/3.1 uri:annex/ii/division/3/division/3.1 Regulated
  • Calculate carbon content correctly for greenhouse gas reportingOperator
uri:annex/ii/division/4/division/4.3 uri:annex/ii/division/4/division/4.3 Regulated
  • Apply standard and country-specific emission factors and determine metal oxide emissionsOperator
uri:annex/iii/division/1/division/1 uri:annex/iii/division/1/division/1 Regulated
  • Calculate actual fuel consumption per flight using the specified formulaOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/11/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/11/division/a Regulated
  • Include specific CO2 sources in monitoring for water glass and stone/rock wool installationsOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/12/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/12/division/a Regulated
  • Include specified CO2 emission sources in monitoring and reportingOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/12/division/b/division/2 uri:annex/iv/division/12/division/b/division/2 Regulated
  • Use default emission factors and update annually for flue gas scrubbingOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/14/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/14/division/a Regulated
  • Include specified potential CO2 sources in emissions monitoringOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/15/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/15/division/a Regulated
  • Include all combustion and process fuels as CO2 emission sourcesOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/a Regulated
  • Monitor and report all N2O emissions from production processesOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/b/division/b.1 uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/b/division/b.1 Regulated
  • Monitor N2O emissions from nitric acid and other chemical productionOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/b/division/b.2 uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/b/division/b.2 Regulated
  • Calculate and report annual average hourly N2O emissions using continuous measurementOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/b/division/b.3 uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/b/division/b.3 Regulated
  • Monitor N2O emissions from nitric acid production using specified flue gas flow methodsOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/b/division/b.4 uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/b/division/b.4 Regulated
  • Measure oxygen concentrations and report flue gas data accuratelyOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/b/division/b.5 uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/b/division/b.5 Regulated
  • Calculate N2O emissions using approved mass balance methodology when continuous monitoring not feasibleOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/c uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/c Regulated
  • Convert N₂O emissions to CO₂ equivalent and report themOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/17/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/17/division/a Regulated
  • Include specified emission sources in CO2 monitoring for ammonia productionOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/18/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/18/division/a Regulated
  • Account for all listed CO2 sources when monitoring emissionsOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/18/division/b uri:annex/iv/division/18/division/b Regulated
  • Monitor and report greenhouse gas emissions for integrated bulk organic chemicals productionOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/19/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/19/division/a Regulated
  • Include all relevant CO2 emission sources in monitoringOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/19/division/b uri:annex/iv/division/19/division/b Regulated
  • Calculate CO2 emissions using the correct methodology for hydrogen and synthesis gas productionOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/1/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/1/division/a Regulated
  • Monitor and report CO2 emissions from combustion processes at your installationOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/1/division/d uri:annex/iv/division/1/division/d Regulated
  • Calculate flare emissions using approved methods and factorsOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/20/division/b uri:annex/iv/division/20/division/b Regulated
  • Use mass balance to monitor soda ash and sodium bicarbonate production emissionsOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/21/division/b/division/b.1 uri:annex/iv/division/21/division/b/division/b.1 Regulated
  • Calculate CO2 emissions using the capture-installation formulaOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/21/division/b/division/b.2 uri:annex/iv/division/21/division/b/division/b.2 Regulated
  • Measure CO2 transferred to/from capture installations using approved methodsOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/22/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/22/division/a Regulated
  • Identify and monitor all CO2 emission sources from your transport networkOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/22/division/b/division/b.1 uri:annex/iv/division/22/division/b/division/b.1 Regulated
  • Calculate and report CO2 emissions using the transport network formulaOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/22/division/b/division/b.2/division/b.2.1 uri:annex/iv/division/22/division/b/division/b.2/division/b.2.1 Regulated
  • Calculate and report fugitive emissions from transport network equipmentOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/22/division/b/division/b.2/division/b.2.3 uri:annex/iv/division/22/division/b/division/b.2/division/b.2.3 Regulated
  • Analyse and document venting emissions in monitoring planOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/23/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/23/division/a Regulated
  • Monitor and report CO₂ emissions from geological storage, including leakagesOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/23/division/b/division/b.1 uri:annex/iv/division/23/division/b/division/b.1 Regulated
  • Determine and report venting and fugitive emissions using approved methodsOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/23/division/b/division/b.2 uri:annex/iv/division/23/division/b/division/b.2 Regulated
  • Monitor and report emissions from enhanced hydrocarbon recoveryOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/23/division/b/division/b.3 uri:annex/iv/division/23/division/b/division/b.3 Regulated
  • Quantify and report CO₂ leakage from storage sites with uncertainty limitsOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/2/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/2/division/a Regulated
  • Monitor and report CO2 emissions from refinery processesOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/2/division/b uri:annex/iv/division/2/division/b Regulated
  • Monitor emissions from mineral oil refining activitiesOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/5/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/5/division/a Regulated
  • Include all listed CO₂ emission sources in your monitoring planOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/5/division/b uri:annex/iv/division/5/division/b Regulated
  • Monitor and report steel production emissions using approved methodOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/6/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/6/division/a Regulated
  • Consider listed CO2 emission sources when monitoringOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/6/division/b uri:annex/iv/division/6/division/b Regulated
  • Calculate greenhouse gas emissions using correct method based on carbon retentionOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/7/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/7/division/a Regulated
  • Monitor and report CO2 emissions from electrode production for aluminium smeltingOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/7/division/b uri:annex/iv/division/7/division/b Regulated
  • Calculate CO2 emissions from primary aluminium production using mass balanceOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/8/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/8/division/a Regulated
  • Monitor and report PFC emissions using prescribed methodsOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/8/division/b/division/1 uri:annex/iv/division/8/division/b/division/1 Regulated
  • Calculate and report PFC emissions using approved methods and update emission factors every three yearsOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/8/division/b/division/2 uri:annex/iv/division/8/division/b/division/2 Regulated
  • Calculate and report PFC emissions using specified equations and emission factorsOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/8/division/c uri:annex/iv/division/8/division/c Regulated
  • Calculate CO2 equivalent emissions from PFCs using specified formulaOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/9/division/b/division/1 uri:annex/iv/division/9/division/b/division/1 Regulated
  • Calculate emissions from cement kiln dust using a specific methodOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/9/division/b/division/2 uri:annex/iv/division/9/division/b/division/2 Regulated
  • Calculate and report clinker production for CO₂ emissionsOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/9/division/c uri:annex/iv/division/9/division/c Regulated
  • Calculate and report CO₂ emissions from cement kiln dustOperator
uri:annex/iv/division/9/division/d uri:annex/iv/division/9/division/d Regulated
  • Determine non-carbonate carbon emissions from raw materials in kilnOperator
uri:annex/x/division/2 uri:annex/x/division/2 Regulated
  • Submit an annual emission report with all required dataOperator
s.art004 General obligation Regulated
  • Follow principles for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissionsOperator
s.art005 Completeness Regulated
  • Monitor and report all greenhouse gas emissions completely and prevent data gapsOperator
s.art006 Consistency, comparability and transparency Regulated
  • Monitor and report your emissions consistently and transparentlyOperator
s.art007 Accuracy Regulated
  • Ensure accurate measurement and reporting of greenhouse gas emissionsOperator
s.art008 Integrity of methodology Regulated
  • Ensure integrity of greenhouse gas emission reportsOperator
s.art009 Continuous improvement Regulated
  • Consider verification report recommendations in emissions monitoring and reportingOperator
s.art011 General obligation Regulated
  • Monitor greenhouse gas emissions based on an approved monitoring planOperator
s.art012 Content and submission of the monitoring plan Regulated
  • Submit a greenhouse gas emissions monitoring plan for approvalOperator
s.art014 Modifications of the monitoring plan Regulated
  • Regularly check and update your emissions monitoring planOperator
s.art015 Approval of modifications of the monitoring plan Regulated
  • Notify the regulator of any changes to your emissions monitoring planOperator
s.art016 Implementation and recordkeeping of modifications Regulated
  • Keep records of all monitoring plan modificationsOperator
s.art019 Categorisation of installations and source streams Regulated
  • Classify your installation and source streams by emissions levelOperator
s.art020 Monitoring boundaries Regulated
  • Define monitoring boundaries and include all greenhouse gas emissionsOperator
s.art021 Choice of the monitoring methodology Regulated
  • Choose and document a monitoring methodology for greenhouse gas emissionsOperator
s.art023 Temporary changes to the monitoring methodology Regulated
  • Notify the regulator of temporary changes to your emissions monitoring methodOperator
s.art024 Calculation of emissions under the standard methodology Regulated
  • Calculate combustion and process emissions using standard methodologyOperator
s.art025 Calculation of emissions under the mass balance methodology Regulated
  • Calculate CO₂ emissions using mass balance methodologyOperator
s.art026 Applicable tiers Regulated
  • Use the required monitoring tiers for greenhouse gas emissions reportingOperator
s.art027 Determination of activity data Regulated
  • Determine activity data for emission source streamsOperator
s.art028 Measurement systems under the operator’s control Regulated
  • Use measurement systems under your control and meet annual calibration checksOperator
s.art029 Measurement systems outside the operator’s own control Regulated
  • Use external measurement systems where more accurate and reliableOperator
s.art030 Determination of calculation factors Regulated
  • Determine calculation factors for emissions and report consistentlyOperator
s.art031 Default values for calculation factors Regulated
  • Use approved default values for calculation factors and specify them in the monitoring planOperator
s.art032 Calculation factors based on analyses Regulated
  • Use proper analysis methods and equipment for emissions calculation factorsOperator
s.art033 Sampling plan Regulated
  • Create and maintain a sampling plan for emission calculationsOperator
s.art034 Use of laboratories Regulated
  • Use accredited laboratories or demonstrate equivalence for emissions calculationsOperator
s.art035 Frequencies for analyses Regulated
  • Carry out fuel and material analyses at minimum set frequenciesOperator
s.art036 Emission factors for CO2 Regulated
  • Determine activity-specific CO2 emission factors and use correct unitsOperator
s.art037 Oxidation and conversion factors Regulated
  • Use minimum tier 1 for oxidation and conversion factorsOperator
s.art039 Determination of biomass and fossil fraction Regulated
  • Determine biomass fraction of fuels and materials using approved methodsOperator
s.art040 Use of the measurement-based monitoring methodology Regulated
  • Use measurement-based methods to monitor nitrous oxide and transferred CO2 emissionsOperator
s.art041 Tier requirements Regulated
  • Apply correct emission monitoring tiers for large CO2 sourcesOperator
s.art042 Measurement standards and laboratories Regulated
  • Use approved measurement standards and accredited labs for emissions monitoringOperator
s.art043 Determination of emissions Regulated
  • Measure and calculate annual greenhouse gas emissions using continuous monitoringOperator
s.art044 Data aggregation Regulated
  • Calculate hourly averages for emissions monitoring dataOperator
s.art045 Missing data Regulated
  • Replace missing emissions monitoring data and notify regulator of prolonged equipment failureOperator
s.art046 Corroborating with calculation of emissions Regulated
  • Corroborate measured emissions by calculating annual emissionsOperator
s.art047 Installations with low emissions Regulated
  • Check if you qualify for simplified greenhouse gas monitoring as a low-emissions installationOperator
s.art048 Inherent CO2 Regulated
  • Report inherent CO₂ correctly when transferring it as fuel between installationsOperator
s.art049 Transferred CO 2 Regulated
  • Subtract transferred CO₂ from emissions and report correctlyOperator
s.art050 General provisions Regulated
  • Monitor and report aviation greenhouse gas emissionsOperator
s.art051 Submission of monitoring plans Regulated
  • Submit monitoring plan for aviation greenhouse gas emissions before flyingOperator
s.art052 Monitoring methodology for emissions from aviation activities Regulated
  • Calculate and report annual aviation CO2 emissions using approved methodsOperator
s.art054 Small emitters Regulated
  • Notify regulator and update monitoring plan if you exceed small emitter thresholdsOperator
s.art055 Sources of uncertainty Regulated
  • Consider uncertainty and perform fuel cross-checks for emissions monitoringOperator
s.art056 Determination of tonne-kilometre data Regulated
  • Monitor and calculate tonne-kilometre data for free allowance applicationsOperator
s.art057 Data flow activities Regulated
  • Establish and maintain written procedures for data flow activities and ensure accurate emission reportsOperator
s.art058 Control system Regulated
  • Set up and maintain a control system for emissions reportingOperator
s.art059 Quality assurance Regulated
  • Maintain quality assurance of greenhouse gas emissions measuring equipmentOperator
s.art060 Quality assurance of information technology Regulated
  • Ensure your IT systems are reliable, secure, and produce accurate dataOperator
s.art061 Segregation of duties Regulated
  • Assign separate people to handle data vs. checking it (segregation of duties)Operator
s.art062 Internal reviews and validation of data Regulated
  • Review and validate your emissions data internallyOperator
s.art063 Corrections and corrective action Regulated
  • Correct data flow and control activity failures to avoid understating emissionsOperator
s.art065 Treatment of data gaps Regulated
  • Fill data gaps with conservative estimates and document the methodOperator
s.art066 Records and documentation Regulated
  • Keep greenhouse gas emissions records for 10 years and make them available for verificationOperator
s.art068 Force majeure Regulated
  • Submit best available tonne-kilometre data if force majeure prevents verified data by deadlineOperator
s.art069 Reporting on improvements to the monitoring methodology Regulated
  • Regularly review and report on improvements to greenhouse gas monitoring methodologyOperator
s.art070 Determination of emissions by the competent authority Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Competent authority must make conservative estimate of emissions when reports are missing or non-compliantStatutory regulator
38 other provisions — procedural and definitional
uri:annex/i/division/1 uri:annex/i/division/1
uri:annex/i/division/2/division/1 uri:annex/i/division/2/division/1
uri:annex/i/division/2/division/2 uri:annex/i/division/2/division/2
uri:annex/i/division/3 uri:annex/i/division/3
uri:annex/ii/division/4/division/4.1 uri:annex/ii/division/4/division/4.1
uri:annex/ii/division/4/division/4.2 uri:annex/ii/division/4/division/4.2
uri:annex/iii/division/4 uri:annex/iii/division/4
uri:annex/iv/division/10/division/b uri:annex/iv/division/10/division/b
uri:annex/iv/division/11/division/b uri:annex/iv/division/11/division/b
uri:annex/iv/division/12/division/b/division/1 uri:annex/iv/division/12/division/b/division/1
uri:annex/iv/division/13/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/13/division/a
uri:annex/iv/division/14/division/b uri:annex/iv/division/14/division/b
uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/b/division/b.6 uri:annex/iv/division/16/division/b/division/b.6
uri:annex/iv/division/17/division/b uri:annex/iv/division/17/division/b
uri:annex/iv/division/1/division/c/division/a uri:annex/iv/division/1/division/c/division/a
uri:annex/viii/division/1 uri:annex/viii/division/1
uri:annex/x/division/1 uri:annex/x/division/1
s.annex ix para.1 Operators and aircraft operators shall retain at least the following:...
s.annex v para.1 Table 1 Minimum tiers to be applied for calculation-based methodologies...
s.art001 Subject matter
s.art002 Scope
s.art003 Definitions
s.art010 Coordination
s.art013 Standardised and simplified monitoring plans
s.art017 Technical feasibility
s.art018 Unreasonable costs
s.art022 Monitoring methodology not based on tiers
s.art038 Biomass source streams
s.art053 Specific provisions for biomass
s.art064 Out-sourced processes
s.art067 Timing and obligations for reporting
s.art071 Access to information
s.art072 Rounding of data
s.art073 Ensuring consistency with other reporting
s.art074 Electronic data exchange formats
s.art075 Use of automated systems
s.art076 Repeal of Decision 2007/589/EC and transitional provisions
s.art077 Entry into force

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