5900-434 Best Management Practice Reporting Form

EPA’s Voluntary Methane Challenge and Natural Gas STAR Programs

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OMB: 2060-0722

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Overview

Facility Info
Dist - Blowdowns
Trans - Blowdowns
Dist - Mains
Dist - Services
Dist - Excavation
Recip. Compressors
G&B - Recip. Compressors
Centrifugal Compressors
Pneumatic Controllers
Atmospheric Storage Tanks
Equipment Leaks
Renewable Natural Gas
Innovative Approaches


Sheet 1: Facility Info

Methane Challenge Best Management Practice Reporting Form

This reporting form must be downloaded from the Methane Challenge module in e-GGRT. All data on this page will automatically populate based on data entered in e-GGRT.

Note that if you have committed to a source, but that source is not present at this facility, check the box in column F to indicate this.

Participating sources are automatically populated based on the most recent commitment information EPA has received from your company. If these commitments are not accurate, please contact the Help Desk ([email protected]).

If other data on this tab are incorrect, you can fix the data in e-GGRT and redownload this form. If you need help locating the data in e-GGRT, please contact the Help Desk ([email protected])

After completing this Facility Info tab, please fill out the tab(s) corresponding to the sources on which this facility is reporting.

Note that you will need to submit a separate report for each of your facilities.
Last Updated: 3/31/2021
OMB Control No. 2060-0722
Approval expires XX/XX/202X
EPA Form No. 5900-434









Report Year 20XX

Version: ICR RENEWAL 2021



























Partner Name SAMPLE PARTNER This is a preview version of the reporting form only. The Methane Challenge Reporting System will not accept reports submitted on this version of the reporting form. Partners should always download their facility-specific reporting forms directly from the Reporting System.

















Facility Name SAMPLE FACILITY

















Industry Segment



































































A check below indicates that the Partner has made a commitment to the source.
If this source does not exist at this facility, please check this box











Participating Sources

















Mains- Cast Iron and Unprotected Steel















Services- Cast Iron and Unprotected Steel































Reciprocating Compressors - Rod Packing Vent














Centrifugal Compressors - Venting




























































































Methane Challenge Partner ID Number

Methane Challenge Partner IDs are automatically assigned to partners by the e-GGRT system




























Methane Challenge Facility ID Number

Methane Challenge Facility IDs are automatically assigned to partners by the e-GGRT system













































GHGRP ID Number 123456 << This field will populate with a GHGRP facility ID if you indicated that this Methane Challenge facility reports to Subpart W of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program during Methane Challenge Facility Registration. If this Methane Challenge facility does not report to Subpart W, this field will be blank. If you need help updating your facility information, please contact the Help Desk.

If this facility reports to Subpart W, on subsequent tabs, fields shaded in grey represent data elements that are reported to GHGRP; these fields will be pre-populated with data submitted to GHGRP. Therefore, when completing these forms, those fields will be locked to prevent changes and you may skip fields that are shaded in grey. Please note that this form will not update Subpart W data in e-GGRT.















































































Pre-populated using certified Part 98 Subpart W annual report:













Reporting Year:















Version:















Date Certified:































This collection of information is approved by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. (OMB Control No. 2060-0722). Responses to this collection of information are voluntary 42 USC 7403(g). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to be 50 hours per response. Send comments on the Agency’s need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden to the Regulatory Support Division Director, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2821T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460. Include the OMB control number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed form to this address














Sheet 2: Dist - Blowdowns

Based on your commitment, please fill out all of the fields below. Hitting the tab key after data entry will automatically take you to the next data-entry field.
For additional information about the data being requested, and for further detail on quantification methodologies, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.
Partner Name Facility Name Report Year

SAMPLE PARTNER SAMPLE FACILITY 20XX







Distribution Pipeline Blowdowns
Return to Facility Info

Table 1. Distribution Pipeline Blowdowns




Number of blowdowns


Total CH4 emissions (mt CH4)







Table 2. Voluntary Actions Taken to Reduce Methane Emissions During Reporting Year




Number of blowdowns that routed gas to:



Compressor or capture system for beneficial use




Flare




Low-pressure system




Number of hot taps utilized that avoided the need to blowdown gas to the atmosphere




Total potential emissions (mt CH4)




Emission reductions from voluntary action (mt CH4)










Additional Information



This space provides an opportunity for reporting optional, qualitative information that was not covered in the above data elements which communicates progress on the applicable commitment.









Sheet 3: Trans - Blowdowns


Based on your commitment, please fill out all of the fields below. Hitting the tab key after data entry will automatically take you to the next data-entry field.


For additional information about the data being requested, and for further detail on quantification methodologies, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.


Partner Name
Facility Name
Report Year


SAMPLE PARTNER SAMPLE FACILITY 20XX










Transmission Pipeline Blowdowns between Compressor Stations1


Return to Facility Info


Table 1. Transmission Pipeline Blowdowns between Compressor Stations






Quantification Method Equipment or event type Total number of blowdowns Total CH4 emissions
(mt CH4)



Subpart W Method 1, based on volume, temperature, and pressure Pipeline integrity work (e.g., the preparation work of modifying facilities, ongoing assessments, maintenance or mitigation)




Traditional operations or pipeline maintenance




Equipment replacement or repair (e.g., valves)




Pipe abandonment




New construction or modification of pipelines including commissioning and change of service



Operational precaution during activities (e.g. excavation near pipelines)




All other pipeline segments with a physical volume greater than or equal to 50 cubic feet




Subpart W Method 2, based
on measurement
Calculated using flow meter




Alternate calculation method for facilities not reporting to Subpart W only












Table 2. Voluntary Actions Taken to Reduce Methane Emissions in During Reporting Year






Total number of blowdowns to which a BMP was applied





Number of blowdowns that routed gas to:




Compressor or capture system for beneficial use





Flare





Low-pressure system





Number of hot taps utilized that avoided the need to blowdown gas to the atmosphere





Total potential emissions (mt CH4)





Emission reductions from voluntary action (mt CH4)2













Additional Information





This space provides an opportunity for reporting optional, qualitative information that was not covered in the above data elements which communicates progress on the applicable commitment.

















1 This source is intended to align with Subpart W’s ‘Onshore Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Segment,’ capturing all blowdowns not occurring at compressor stations. In Subpart W, this activity is reported on tab (i) Blowdown Vent Stacks.

2 Difference in potential and actual emissions as calculated per the specified emission quantification methodologies for each source.


Sheet 4: Dist - Mains


Based on your commitment, please fill out all of the fields below. Hitting the tab key after data entry will automatically take you to the next data-entry field.









For additional information about the data being requested, and for further detail on quantification methodologies, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.









Partner Name
Facility Name
Report Year









SAMPLE PARTNER SAMPLE FACILITY 20XX
























Distribution Mains - Cast Iron and Unprotected Steel1 Return to Facility Info









Table 1. Distribution Mains - Cast Iron and Unprotected Steel Initial Inventory













Initial inventory of cast iron distribution mains as of January 1 of the first year of current commitment (miles)












Initial inventory of unprotected steel distribution mains as of January 1 of the first year of current commitment (miles)



























Table 2. Distribution Mains - Mileage and Emissions















Total miles of distribution mains Annual CH4 emissions
(mt CH4)

See Table W-7 to Subpart W of Part 98 - Default Methane Emission Factors for Natural Gas Distribution, for EFs by line material




Distribution Mains, Gas Service - Unprotected Steel







Distribution Mains, Gas Service - Protected Steel












Distribution Mains, Gas Service - Plastic








Distribution Mains, Gas Service - Cast Iron







Distribution Mains, Gas Service - Reconditioned Cast Iron (with cured-in-place liners)












Distribution Mains, Gas Service - Unprotected Steel with cured-in-place liners



























Table 3. Voluntary Actions Taken to Reduce Methane Emissions During Reporting Year













Miles of cast iron mains:











Replaced with plastic












Replaced with protected steel












Rehabilitated with cured-in-place liners












Retired without replacement












Miles of unprotected steel mains:











Cathodically protected or replaced with protected steel












Replaced with plastic












Rehabilitated with cured-in-place liners












Retired without replacement












Emission reductions from voluntary action (mt CH4) This cell will automatically calculate emissions reductions.





































































Additional Information












This space provides an opportunity for reporting optional, qualitative information that was not covered in the above data elements which communicates progress on the applicable commitment.






































1 In Subpart W, this activity is reported on tab (q,r) Equipment Leaks.









Sheet 5: Dist - Services


Based on your commitment, please fill out all of the fields below. Hitting the tab key after data entry will automatically take you to the next data-entry field.









For additional information about the data being requested, and for further detail on quantification methodologies, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.









Partner Name
Facility Name
Report Year









SAMPLE PARTNER SAMPLE FACILITY 20XX
























Distribution Services - Cast Iron and Unprotected Steel1 Return to Facility Info









Table 1. Distribution Services - Cast Iron and Unprotected Steel Initial Inventory













Initial inventory of cast iron services as of January 1 of the first year of current commitment (count)












Initial inventory of unprotected steel services as of January 1 of the first year of current commitment (count)












Table 2. Distribution Services - Counts and Emissions















Total number of services Annual CH4 emissions
(mt CH4)

See Table W-7 to Subpart W of Part 98 - Default Methane Emission Factors for Natural Gas Distribution, for EFs by line material




Distribution Services, Gas Service - Unprotected Steel







Distribution Services, Gas Service - Protected Steel












Distribution Services, Gas Service - Plastic












Distribution Services, Gas Service - Copper












Distribution Services, Gas Service - Cast Iron












Distribution Services, Gas Service - Reconditioned Cast Iron (with Plastic Liners)












Distribution Services, Gas Service - Unprotected Steel with Plastic Liners



























Table 3. Voluntary Actions Taken to Reduce Methane Emissions During Reporting Year













Number of cast iron services:











Replaced with plastic












Replaced with protected steel












Replaced with copper












Reconditioned with cured-in-place liners












Retired without replacement












Number of unprotected steel services:











Cathodically protected or replaced with protected steel












Replaced with plastic












Replaced with copper












Rehabilitated with cured-in-place liners












Retired without replacement












Emission reductions from voluntary action (mt CH4)
This cell will automatically calculate emissions reductions.





































































Additional Information












This space provides an opportunity for reporting optional, qualitative information that was not covered in the above data elements which communicates progress on the applicable commitment.






































1 In Subpart W, this activity is reported on tab (q,r) Equipment Leaks.









Sheet 6: Dist - Excavation

Based on your commitment, please fill out all of the fields below. Hitting the tab key after data entry will automatically take you to the next data-entry field.
For additional information about the data being requested, and for further detail on quantification methodologies, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.
Partner Name Facility Name


Report Year
SAMPLE PARTNER SAMPLE FACILITY

20XX






Distribution Excavation Damages



Return to Facility Info
Table 1. Distribution Excavation Damages - Total Counts




Excavation damages during reporting year Total number of excavation damages
Total number of excavation damages per thousand locate calls
Total number of excavation damages which resulted in a release of natural gas
Total number of excavation damages which resulted in the pipeline being shut down
Total number of excavation damages where the operator was given prior notification of excavation activity
Table 2. Distribution Excavation Damages - Counts by Class Location (Optional)












Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4
Total number of excavation damages per class location
(optional, if data is available)




Table 3. Distribution Excavation Damages - Counts by Pipe Material and Part of System






Main Service Inside Meter/Regulator Set Other
Total number of excavation damages by pipe material and part of system involved Steel



Cast Iron



Copper



Plastic



Other



Table 4. Distribution Excavation Damages - Counts by Type that Caused Excavation Damage
Total number of excavation damages by type that caused excavation damage incidents Contractor
Railroad
County
State
Developer
Farmer
Utility
Municipality
Occupant
Unknown/Other
Table 5. Distribution Excavation Damages - Counts by Apparent Root Cause
Total number of excavation damages by apparent root cause One-Call Notification Practices Not Sufficient
Locating Practices Not Sufficient
Excavation Practices Not Sufficient
One-Call Notification Center Error
Abandoned Facility
Deteriorated Facility
Previous Damage
Other/Miscellaneous






Table 6. Voluntary Actions Taken to Reduce Methane Emissions During Reporting Year
Actions taken to minimize excavation damages/reduce methane emissions from excavation damages
Company-specific goal for reducing excavation damages and/or methane emissions from excavation damages (when available)
Progress in meeting company-specific goal (when available)






Additional Information



This space provides an opportunity for reporting optional, qualitative information that was not covered in the above data elements which communicates progress on the applicable commitment.







Sheet 7: Recip. Compressors


Based on your commitment, please fill out all of the fields below. Hitting the tab key after data entry will automatically take you to the next data-entry field.
















For additional information about the data being requested, and for further detail on quantification methodologies, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.
















Partner Name Facility Name
Report Year

















SAMPLE PARTNER SAMPLE FACILITY 20XX







































Processing and Transmission and Storage Reciprocating Compressors1

Return to Facility Info

















Table 1. Processing and Transmission and Storage - Reciprocating Compressors with Rod Packing



If the release point changed or controls were added during the reporting year, please provide a different unique name or compressor ID for the reconfigured emission source and the operating data associated with the reconfiguration.










Unique name or ID for compressor Hours in operating-mode Hours in standby-pressurized-mode Hours in not-operating-depressurized-mode Is rod packing replacement occurring every 26,000 hours or 36 months? (Y/N) Date of last rod packing replacement
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Number of operating hours since rod packing replacement Is compressor part of a manifolded group of compressor sources? (Y/N) Where are rod packing venting emissions from the compressor released? Was compressor in not-operating-depressurized-mode all year?
(Y/N)











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Table 2. Processing and Transmission and Storage Reciprocating Compressors - Rod Packing Individual Atmospheric Vents
















Measured volumetric flow at standard conditions from the rod packing leak or vent
















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Table 3. Processing and Transmission and Storage Reciprocating Compressors - Reporter Emission Factor




















Reporter EF (scfh) Number of measured compressors (during the current year and 2 previous years) from which the reporter EF was developed































































Table 4. Alternate Calculation Method for Facilities Not Reported to Subpart W ONLY




















Actual count of compressors not reported to Subpart W (i.e., those utilizing the alternate calculation method)




















Annual CH4 emissions using the alternate calculation method (mt CH4)










































Table 5. Voluntary Actions Taken to Reduce Methane Emissions During Reporting Year




















Number of reciprocating compressors with rod packing leaks or vents routed to VRU or beneficial use during reporting year



















Number of reciprocating compressors with rod packing leaks or vents routed to flare or control device during reporting year



















Number of reciprocating compressors for which rod packing was replaced during reporting year



















Emission reductions from voluntary action (mt CH4)









































Additional Information



















This space provides an opportunity for reporting optional, qualitative information that was not covered in the above data elements which communicates progress on the applicable commitment.





























































1 In Subpart W, this activity is reported on tab (p) Reciprocating Compressors.



















Sheet 8: G&B - Recip. Compressors


Based on your commitment, please fill out all of the fields below. Hitting the tab key after data entry will automatically take you to the next data-entry field.
















For additional information about the data being requested, and for further detail on quantification methodologies, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.
















Partner Name
Facility Name
Report Year
















SAMPLE PARTNER SAMPLE FACILITY 20XX






































Gathering and Boosting Reciprocating Compressors1

Return to Facility Info
















Table 1. Gathering and Boosting Reciprocating Compressors



















Number of reciprocating compressors Annual CH4 Emissions
(mt CH4)






































Table 2. Gathering and Boosting Reciprocating Compressors - Rod Packing Replacement


If the release point changed or controls were added during the reporting year, please provide a different unique name or compressor ID for the reconfigured emission source and the operating data associated with the reconfiguration.














Unique name or ID for compressor Is rod packing replacement occurring every 26,000 hours or 36 months? (Y/N) Date of last rod packing replacement
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Number of operating hours since rod packing replacement Where are rod packing venting emissions from the compressor released? Is compressor part of a manifolded group of compressor sources? (Y/N)














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Table 3. Voluntary Actions Taken to Reduce Methane Emissions During Reporting Year




















Number of reciprocating compressors with rod packing leaks or vents routed to VRU or beneficial use during reporting year



















Number of reciprocating compressors with rod packing leaks or vents routed to flare or control device during reporting year



















Number of reciprocating compressors for which rod packing was replaced during reporting year



















Methodology used to quantify reductions



















Emission reductions from voluntary action (mt CH4)









































Additional Information



















This space provides an opportunity for reporting optional, qualitative information that was not covered in the above data elements which communicates progress on the applicable commitment.



























































1 In Subpart W, this activity is reported on tab (p) Reciprocating Compressors.
















Sheet 9: Centrifugal Compressors


Based on your commitment, please fill out all of the fields below. Hitting the tab key after data entry will automatically take you to the next data-entry field.




















For additional information about the data being requested, and for further detail on quantification methodologies, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.




















Partner Name Facility Name
Report Year





















SAMPLE PARTNER SAMPLE FACILITY 20XX















































Processing and Transmission and Storage Centrifugal Compressors1

Return to Facility Info















































Table 1. Processing and Transmission and Storage - Centrifugal Compressors with Wet Seals If the release point changed or controls were added during the reporting year, please provide a different unique name or compressor ID for the reconfigured emission source and the operating data associated with the reconfiguration.


















Unique name or ID for centrifugal compressor with wet seals Number of wet seals Hours in operating mode Is compressor part of a manifolded group of compressor sources?
(Y/N)
Where are wet seal degassing emissions from the compressor released? Was compressor in not-operating-depressurized-mode all year?
(Y/N)



















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Table 2. Processing and Transmission and Storage Centrifugal Compressors with Dry Seals






















Number of centrifugal compressors with dry seals

















































Table 3. Processing and Transmission and Storage Centrifugal Compressors with Wet Seal Degassing Vented to the Atmosphere1




















Measured volumetric flow rate at standard conditions from the individual vent




















Unique name or ID for the individual leak or vent to the atmosphere Unique name or ID for centrifugal compressor with wet seal degassing vented to the atmosphere Emissions Calculation Method As found when in operating mode (scfh) Continuous during the reporting year (MMscf) Annual CH4 emissions
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Table 4. Processing and Transmission and Storage Centrifugal Compressors - Reporter Emission Factor
























Reporter EF (scfh) Number of measured compressors (during the current year and 2 previous years) from which the reporter EF was developed











































































Table 5. Alternate Calculation Method for Facilities Not Reported to Subpart W ONLY
























Number of compressors not reported to Subpart W (i.e., those utilizing the alternate calculation method)























Annual CH4 emissions using the alternate calculation method (mt CH4)

















































Table 6. Voluntary Actions Taken to Reduce Methane Emissions During Reporting Year






















Number of wet seal compressor de-gassing leaks or vents routed to VRU or beneficial use during reporting year























Number of wet seal compressor de-gassing leaks or vents routed to flare or control device during reporting year























Number of wet seal compressors converted to dry seal























Emission reductions from voluntary action (mt CH4)

















































Additional Information























This space provides an opportunity for reporting optional, qualitative information that was not covered in the above data elements which communicates progress on the applicable commitment.









































































1 In Subpart W, this activity is reported on tab (o) Centrifugal Compressors.




















Sheet 10: Pneumatic Controllers


Based on your commitment, please fill out all of the fields below. Hitting the tab key after data entry will automatically take you to the next data-entry field.

For additional information about the data being requested, and for further detail on quantification methodologies, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.

Partner Name Facility Name
Report Year


SAMPLE PARTNER SAMPLE FACILITY 20XX









Production, Gathering and Boosting, and Transmission and Storage Natural Gas Continuous Bleed Pneumatic Controllers1



Return to Facility Info


Table 1. Production, Gathering and Boosting, and Transmission and Storage Continuous Bleed Natural Gas Pneumatic Controllers






Type of Pneumatic Device Total Number Average operating hours per controller
(hr/yr)
Total CH4 Emissions
(mt CH4)

For Production and Gathering & Boosting facilities in the first two years of reporting, total number of pneumatic devices should be the sum of actual and estimated counts.

High-bleed pneumatic controllers
(greater than 6 scf per hour)






Low-bleed pneumatic controllers
(less than or equal to 6 scf per hour)







Table 2. Production, Gathering and Boosting, and Transmission and Storage Continuous Bleed Natural Gas Pneumatic Controllers - Operational Exemptions






Number of high-bleed controllers claiming operational exemptions





Rationale for operational exemption












Table 3. Voluntary Actions Taken to Reduce Methane Emissions During Reporting Year





Number of high-bleed controllers converted to low-bleed





Number of high-bleed controllers converted to zero emitting or removed from service





Number of low bleed controllers converted to zero emitting or removed from service





Number of intermittent-bleed controllers converted to zero emitting or removed from service





If converting or removing intermittent-bleed controllers, mitigation technology(ies) used





Emission reductions from voluntary action (mt CH4)












Additional Information




This space provides an opportunity for reporting optional, qualitative information that was not covered in the above data elements which communicates progress on the applicable commitment.
















1 In Subpart W, this activity is reported on tab (b) NG Pneumatic Device.


Sheet 11: Atmospheric Storage Tanks


Based on your commitment, please fill out all of the fields below. Hitting the tab key after data entry will automatically take you to the next data-entry field.


















For additional information about the data being requested, and for further detail on quantification methodologies, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.


















Partner Name Facility Name
Report Year



















SAMPLE PARTNER SAMPLE FACILITY 20XX











































Production and Gathering and Boosting Fixed Roof, Atmospheric Pressure Hydrocarbon Liquid Storage Tanks1 Return to Facility Info


















Basin ID





















Table 1: Gas-liquid separator, non-separator equipment, or well with oil throughput ≥10 barrels/day using Calculation Method 1 or 2























Sub-Basin ID County and State Calculation Method Used Count of atmospheric tanks that vent directly to the atmosphere Count of atmospheric tanks with vapor recovery system emission control measures Count of atmospheric tanks with flaring emission control measures Annual CH4 emissions from flashing in atmospheric tanks venting directly to the atmosphere
(mt CH4)
Annual CH4 emissions from flashing in atmospheric tanks equipped with vapor recovery systems
(mt CH4)
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Table 2: Gas-liquid separator, non-separator equipment, or well with oil throughput <10 barrels/day using Calculation Method 3






















Sub-Basin ID County and State Count of tanks that vent directly to atmosphere Count of tanks equipped with vapor recovery system emission control measures Count of tanks with flaring emission control measures Annual CH4 emission from venting directly to the atmosphere
(mt CH4)
Annual CH4 emissions from flashing in tanks equipped with vapor recovery systems
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Table 3. Voluntary Actions Taken to Reduce Methane Emissions During Reporting Year






















Total number of tanks in the basin






















Number of tanks routed to VRU or beneficial use






















Number of tanks routed to flare or controls device






















Emission reductions from voluntary action (mt CH4)














































Additional Information





















This space provides an opportunity for reporting optional, qualitative information that was not covered in the above data elements which communicates progress on the applicable commitment.




































































1In Subpart W, this activity is reported on tab (j) Atmospheric Storage Tanks.






















Sheet 12: Equipment Leaks


Based on your commitment, please fill out all of the fields below. Hitting the tab key after data entry will automatically take you to the next data-entry field.


















For additional information about the data being requested, and for further detail on quantification methodologies, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.


















Partner Name Facility Name
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SAMPLE PARTNER SAMPLE FACILITY 20XX











































Equipment Leaks (Compressor Isolation and Blowdown Valves)

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Table 1. Equipment Leaks (Compressor Isolation and Blowdown Valves) - Individual Compressor Data If the release point changed or controls were added during the reporting year, please provide a different unique name or compressor ID for the reconfigured emission source and the operating data associated with the reconfiguration.
















Unique name or ID for compressor Compressor Type (Reciprocating; Centrifugal) Hours in operating-mode Hours in standby-pressurized-mode Hours in not-operating-depressurized-mode Is compressor part of a manifolded group of compressor sources? (Y/N) Where are blowdown valve emissions from the compressor released? Where are isolation valve emissions from the compressor released? Was compressor in not-operating-depressurized-mode all year?
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Table 2. Equipment Leaks (Compressor Isolation and Blowdown Valves) - Component-level Data










Measured volumetric flow at standard conditions from the component









Unique name or ID for the individual leak or vent to the atmosphere Unique name or ID for compressor Type of Component (Isolation valve; Blowdown valve) Did you repair or replace this component during the calendar year? (Repair; Replace; N/A) If repaired or replaced, date of repair or replacement Did you implement an enhanced maintenance program on the component this year? (Yes;No) If enhanced maintenance implemented, provide pertinent details on the maintenance activities Mode in which the compressor was operating when measured
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Measurement Method Used Measurement Date Was this measurement taken before or after a mitigation action was implemented during the calendar year (if applicable (Before; After; N/A) Emissions Calculation Method As found (scfh) Continuous (annual MMscf) Annual CH4 emissions
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Table 3. Equipment Leaks (Compressor Isolation and Blowdown Valves) - Data for Additional Surveys Conducted






















This table can be used to provide details on additional surveys taken throughout the calendar year






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Unique name or ID for the individual leak or vent to the atmosphere Unique name or ID for compressor Type of Component (Isolation valve; Blowdown valve) Mode in which the compressor was operating when measured
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Table 4. Equipment Leaks (Compressor Isolation and Blowdown Valves) - Reporter Emission Factors






















Compressor Type Compressor Mode Compressor Source Reporter EF (scfh) Number of measured compressors (during the current year and 2 previous years) from which the reporter EF was developed


















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Table 5. Equipment Leaks (Compressor Isolation and Blowdown Valves) - Leak Inspection and Repair/Replacement Program Details






















Number of surveys at this facility during the calendar year





















How many compressors at this facility were surveyed this year?





















How many vents indicated valve leakage this year?





















How many leaking isolation valves were repaired or replaced this year?





















How many leaking blowdown valves were repaired or replaced this year?





















How many leaking isolation valves were routed to a capture system for beneficial use?





















How many leaking blowdown valves were routed to a capture system for beneficial use?





















How many leaking isolation valves were routed to flare or control device?





















How many leaking blowdown valves were routed to flare or control device?





















If valves were repaired or replaced, use this space to provide any pertinent details on the replacement/repaired valve’s performance, installation, and design considerations











































Table 6. Equipment Leaks (Compressor Isolation and Blowdown Valves) - Voluntary Actions Taken to Reduce Methane Emissions During Reporting Year






















Has the inspection and maintenance program been rolled-out to this facility? (Yes; No)





















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Additional Information





















This space provides an opportunity for reporting optional, qualitative information that was not covered in the above data elements which communicates progress on the applicable commitment.












































Sheet 13: Renewable Natural Gas


Based on your commitment, please fill out all of the fields below. Hitting the tab key after data entry will automatically take you to the next data-entry field.





For additional information about the data being requested, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.



Partner Name
Facility Name
Report Year


SAMPLE PARTNER SAMPLE FACILITY 20XX
















Renewable Natural Gas Return to Facility Info





Table 1. General Information










Investing in biogas projects Directly interconnecting with biogas project Delivering RNG to end users Supplying RNG to end users Purchasing environmental attributes for RNG that is physically connected to the company’s system Purchasing environmental attributes for RNG that is not physically connected to the company’s system



What role(s) does your company play in the RNG process?




















Does your company offer a ‘green gas’ option to residential customers?




















Table 2. Information About the Biogas Source









Biogas Project ID What is the feedstock for the biogas? Specify "Other" Feedstock Name the specific municipal solid waste landfill or digester from which the RNG was generated What upgrading technology was used?



















































































































Table 3. Information About the Pipeline Interconnect(s)










If interconnect with natural gas company If interconnect with biogas project:

Type of interconnect Name of interconnecting company Biogas Project ID Location of the interconnect (latitude) Location of the interconnect (longitude) Volume of gas received this year (scf gas) Reference to the company’s gas quality standards that are applicable to this project (e.g., pipeline tariff) How far is the interconnect from the feedstock source (km)? Is there a virtual pipeline? If yes, details about the virtual pipeline


























































































































Table 4. Information about the end use(s) and environmental attributes









Biogas Project ID (if known) What is the destinated market for the RNG (region/city/state/facility) [if known]? What is the designated end use? Specify "Other" end use Volume of RNG going to this end use, this year (scf gas) [if known] Does your company currently own the environmental attributes for the RNG? If your company does not own the environmental attributes now, who does? [If known] If, your company does, or at one point did, own the attributes for RNG, does your supply contract for “renewable” natural gas include conveyance of environmental attributes to your company (e.g., by way of a contract clause, attestation)? If your company is selling “renewable” natural gas supply to another downstream entity (e.g., distributor, end consumer etc.), have you contractually conveyed the RNG environmental attributes to the downstream buyer? Is your company using a third party provider to certify or track attributes? If so, which one(s)?


























































































































Table 5. Information about the Partner's strategy for supply of “low carbon fuels”









Company-specific goals or strategies for supply of “low carbon fuels” (such as upgraded biogas, hydrogen, etc.) (e.g., percent of natural gas supply to be RNG by a certain year; convert vehicle fleet to run on natural gas and use RNG for fuel), if applicable






Is your company blending hydrogen into its natural gas supply?






At what rate will you be blending (% hydrogen by volume)






What is the source and/or feedstock of the hydrogen? (e.g., renewable/nuclear/etc.)






Is any upgrading/cleaning of the hydrogen required before injection?






What pipeline types does your company inject hydrogen into (material and pressure)?






Have you done any related customer engagement?






Has anything been done to customer appliances (if yes, what)?

















[1] This ID is to be generated by the reporting partner and can be of any alphanumeric format desired. The same ID should be used for any given project across the different tables on the reporting form.









Additional Information








This space provides an opportunity for reporting optional, qualitative information that was not covered in the above data elements.





Additional information on the role(s) your company plays in the RNG process or ‘green gas’ offerings






Additional information on the biogas project(s)/ upgrading process(es)






Additional information on the interconnect process






Additional information on the end use(s)






Additional information about environmental attributes






Sheet 14: Innovative Approaches

Partners may provide information on technologies/practices/approaches to mitigate emissions from existing emission sources in the program, or for emission sources not currently included in the program. This information may be provided on this form, or as a standalone Word document/PDF. If using a Microsoft Word document or PDF, please upload it with your BMP form(s) in e-GGRT.
For additional information about the data being requested, please refer to the "BMP Commitment Option Technical Document" document found on the Methane Challenge website.
Partner Name Facility Name Report Year
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Innovative Technologies, Practices, and Approaches
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Applicable emission source(s)

Applicable industry segments

Name of technology/practice(s) to mitigate emissions from that source

Scope of implementation

Confirmation the technology/practice is covered by regulation (federal, state, local)

A description of the technology/practice(s)

Description of how widely available technology is

Description of any technical infeasibilities/issues that need to be addressed

Estimated range of emission reductions achievable and methodology used to develop the estimate

Assessment of cost-effectiveness

Data elements needed to monitor progress in reducing methane emissions

Any other information needed to fully understand the technology/practice/approach

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