Current through Vol. 42, No. 3, October 15, 2024
Section 155:30-11-5 - Forest carbon offsets eligible for verification(a) Only forest carbon offsets with default or standard sequestration rates determined by research acceptable to the Commission to capture and hold carbon dioxide or its equivalent for a determined or estimated or measurable rate or span of time shall be considered for verification. Types of eligible forestry carbon offsets are:(1)Afforestation. The establishment of trees on lands that was unforested prior to 1990.(2)Managed Forests. The use and management of sustainable silvicultural practices in forests that are also part of a long-term approved forest management plan.(3)Reforestation. The establishment of trees on lands previously forested that are also part of a long-term approved forest management plan.(b) Forestry carbon offset types not specifically listed above may be considered by the Commission on a case by case basis.Okla. Admin. Code § 155:30-11-5
(For information about related emergency rules, see Editor's Note at beginning of Chapter); Added at 26 Ok Reg 1388, eff 7-1-09