SECTION 155:30-11-3. Forest carbon offset verification application requirements

  In addition to the general requirements in Subchapters 1 and 3 for any application, a forest carbon sequestration verification application shall include a forest management plan written on a form provided or in a format approved by the Oklahoma State Forester, containing the following:

(1)   Details and explanations of the activities that have or will increase, or maintain existing, trapped carbon;

(2)   Clearly stated landowner objectives for the forest management practices that include the sequestration of carbon;

(3)   Description and evaluation of the natural resources present on the area;

(4)   Defined desired future forest condition;

(5)   Description of the forest management practices and activities aimed at reaching the desired forest condition or condition class; and

(6)   Documentation of a timeline for forest management plan implementation that includes the start date of the forest management activities.

[Source: (For information about related emergency rules, see Editor’s Note at beginning of Chapter); Added at 26 Ok Reg 1388, eff 7-1-09]