Timeline emissions trading

1

Publish list of participating operators

European Commission

Not later than 1 February 2009, followed by annual update

2

Submit emission monitoring plan

Operator

Not later than 31 August 2009

3

Approve emission monitoring plan

NEa

Not later than 31 December 2009

4

Monitor and record emission data

Operator

Each calendar year from 2010 onwards

5

Draw up emission report for previous year

Operator

As soon as possible after end of calendar year

6

Verify emission report

Verifier engaged by operator

Not later than 31 March 2011 and thereafter every calendar year by 31 March at the latest

7

Submit verified emission report to NEa

Operator

Not later than 31 March 2011 and thereafter every calendar year by 31 March at the latest

8

Validate emission report

NEa

After submission of report

9

Surrender sufficient emission allowances

Operator

Not later than 30 April 2013 and thereafter every calendar year by 30 April at the latest