SECTION 155:30-3-2. Applications for carbon offset verification

(a)   Obtaining an application. An applicant may obtain an application from the Commission.

(b)   Contents. Applications shall be submitted on a form provided or in a format designated by the Commission. The application shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

(1)   The name, address, and phone number of the applicant;

(2)   The name, address, and phone number of the offset aggregator, if an aggregator has been retained;

(3)   The legal description of the physical location of the offset or project;

(4)   The name of the city nearest to the location of the offset or project, and the county in which the offset or project is located;

(5)   The type of offset and start date of the activity or project that created the offset;

(6)   An aerial photo of the land delineating the offset or project area and indicating the number of acres delineated or, in the case of geologic sequestration, an aerial photo, topographical map, or graphic depiction of the land area overlaying the reservoir that received the carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide equivalent. If the above are not available, the Commission may accept GPS coordinates of the offset or project;

(7)   A statement, signed by an authorized person, that permits and authorizes the Commission or other state approved verifier to conduct verification pursuant to these rules; and

(8)   Exhibits as required in the respective subchapter related to the application.

(c)   Fees. The application shall be accompanied by payment of fees specified in the respective subchapter related to the application. The fees shall be paid by check, certified check, or United States Postal Money Order.

(d)   Guidance and review. The Commission shall provide applicants with guidance, including copies of any additional policies, procedures, and necessary forms for the efficient administration of the program, and shall process applications in a timely manner.

[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]