5900-434 Best Management Practice Reporting Form

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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

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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

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Methane Challenge Facility ID Number

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

GHGRP ID Number

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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
	Unique name or ID for the individual leak or vent to the atmosphere	Unique name or ID for compressor	Emissions Calculation Method	As found (scfh)	Continuous (annual MMscf)	Annual CH4 emissions (mt CH4)
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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.

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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.

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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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2																						Flare
3																						Vapor Recovery
4																						Combustion (fuel or thermal oxidizer)
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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 (mt CH4)
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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.

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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.

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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)

Annual CH4 emissions from flashing in atmospheric tanks that control emissions with flaring (mt CH4)

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 (mt CH4)

Annual CH4 emissions from flashing in tanks that control emissions with flaring (mt CH4)

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.

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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		Report Year
	SAMPLE PARTNER	SAMPLE FACILITY		20XX
	Equipment Leaks (Compressor Isolation and Blowdown Valves)			Return to Facility Info
	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? (Y/N)
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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 (Operating; Standby-pressurized; Not-operating depressurized)	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 (mt CH4)
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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								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)	Mode in which the compressor was operating when measured (Operating; Standby-pressurized; Not-operating depressurized)	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 (mt CH4)
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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
	Centrifugal	Operating	Blowdown valve
	Centrifugal	Not-operating	Isolation valve
	Reciprocating	Operating	Blowdown valve
	Reciprocating	Standby-pressurized	Blowdown valve
	Reciprocating	Not-operating-depressurized	Isolation valve
	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)
	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.

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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

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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
SAMPLE PARTNER	SAMPLE FACILITY		20XX
Innovative Technologies, Practices, and Approaches			Return to Facility Info
BEFORE SUBMITTING INFORMATION UNDER THIS MECHANISM, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR APPROVAL OF THE TOPIC
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