§ 75-0107 — Statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits

§ 75-0107. Statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits.\n 1. No later than one year after the effective date of this article,\nthe department shall, pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated\nafter at least one public hearing, establish a statewide greenhouse gas\nemissions limit as a percentage of 1990 emissions, as estimated pursuant\nto section 75-0105 of this article, as follows:\n a. 2030: 60% of 1990 emissions.\n b. 2050: 15% of 1990 emissions.\n 2. Greenhouse gas emission limits shall be measured in units of carbon\ndioxide equivalents and identified for each individual type of\ngreenhouse gas.\n 3. In order to ensure the most accurate determination feasible, the\ndepartment shall utilize the best available scientific, technological,\nand economic information on greenhouse gas emissions and consult with\nthe council, stakeholders, and the public in order to ensure that all\nemissions are accurately reflected in its determination of 1990\nemissions levels.\n 4. In order to comply with the statewide greenhouse gas emissions\nlimits promulgated pursuant to this section, a source may utilize the\nalternative compliance mechanism established pursuant to subdivision\nfour of section 75-0109 of this article. The use of such mechanism shall\nbe in accordance with the provisions of that subdivision.\n