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Climate Protection Program 2024

Proposed rule

Rulemaking contact: Nicole Singh, 503-869-2119

The purpose of this rulemaking is to reestablish a climate mitigation program in place of the recently invalidated Climate Protection Program. In December 2023, the Oregon Court of Appeals determined that DEQ did not fully comply with notice requirements during the 2021 Climate Protection Program rulemaking process, thereby invalidating the program. 
This rulemaking will: 

  • Reestablish a program to set limits on greenhouse gas emissions from significant sources in Oregon including large stationary sources, transportation fuels, and other liquid and gaseous fuels.  
  • Set an enforceable and declining limit, or cap, on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels used in Oregon, including diesel, gasoline, natural gas, and propane beginning in 2025.    
  • Prioritize equity by promoting benefits and alleviating burdens for environmental justice communities.  
  • Reestablish a climate program with comparable scope and emissions reduction ambitions as the previously adopted Climate Protection Program. 

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In convening this committee, DEQ selected a committee that was large enough to provide diverse perspectives and represent affected parties and stakeholders, while allowing opportunity for members to engage.  Advisory committee members will review proposed rules and provide feedback on potential fiscal, economic, and racial equity impacts.  

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Below are some of the materials developed for the CPP 2021 rulemaking along with additional reports.  More information on regulated entities under the Climate Protection Program prior to the program's invalidation can be found on the Climate Protection Program website. More information on the Climate 2023 rulemaking can be found Climate 2023 rulemaking website.  

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Public involvement

The comment period closed on Sept. 27, 2024, at 4 p.m.
For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Comments received during the public comment period have been compliled into the following document.
Supporting documents

Public hearings

DEQ held two public hearings. 
Aug. 21, 2024
Sept. 26, 2024
Hosted by the Environmental Quality Commission

EQC action

DEQ plans to present the final proposal, including any modifications made in response to public comments, to the Environmental Quality Commission for a decision at its Nov. 21-22 meeting.