EPA 2017 OGEI SCC Calculation Guidance

The EPA has published a document related to the 2017 calculation of the Observed Greenhouse Gas Emissions (OGEI) Social Cost of Carbon (SCC). This guidance provides the methodology and data used for these calculations, which are often referenced in regulatory impact analyses to quantify the economic damages of greenhouse gas emissions.

While this document is informational and does not impose new compliance obligations, regulated entities and consultants involved in environmental impact assessments or regulatory analyses may need to refer to it for understanding the EPA's approach to SCC calculations. Compliance officers should be aware of this document for context when reviewing environmental regulations or preparing impact statements.