Washington HB1630 mandates annual methane emission reporting for dairy farms and feed lots to enhance understanding of their contribution to.

Washington HB1630 addresses the lack of data on methane emissions from dairies and feed lots by requiring annual reporting of emissions to the state department. This bill aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding the scale and scope of methane emissions from these sources. Owners or operators of dairy farms and feed lots must submit annual reports detailing the total metric tons of methane emitted in the preceding calendar year. The legislation also allows for estimated emissions based on a three-month average if exact figures are not available.

Washington HB1630 mandates annual methane emission reporting for dairy farms and feed lots to enhance understanding of their contribution to.

Washington HB1630 addresses the lack of data on methane emissions from dairies and feed lots by requiring annual reporting of emissions to the state department. This bill aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding the scale and scope of methane emissions from these sources. Owners or operators of dairy farms and feed lots must submit annual reports detailing the total metric tons of methane emitted in the preceding calendar year. The legislation also allows for estimated emissions based on a three-month average if exact figures are not available.