The SCOPE Act of 2026 mandates the EPA to study and publish guidance on calculating and reporting scope 3 emissions for direct emitters.
The SCOPE Act of 2026 requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a study and issue guidance on calculating and reporting scope 3 emissions for direct emitters. The guidance must include calculation methodologies, monitoring frequency, quality assurance, estimating missing data, and recordkeeping. Scope 3 emissions refer to indirect greenhouse gas emissions from value chain activities. The study and guidance must be completed within one year of the act's enactment.
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