Instructions for Avoided Methane Emissions From Agricultural Manure Management Offset Project Consistency Application - New York

This document was released by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and contains the most recent official instructions for Avoided Methane Emissions From Agricultural Manure Management Offset Project Consistency Application .

FAQ

Q: What is the purpose of the avoided methane emissions from agricultural manure management offset project?A: The purpose is to reduce methane emissions from agricultural manure management practices.

Q: Why is there a need to reduce methane emissions?A: Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.

Q: What is agricultural manure management?A: It is the way farmers handle and store animal manure on their farms.

Q: What are some common practices for agricultural manure management?A: Common practices include anaerobic digestion, composting, and manure lagoons.

Q: What is anaerobic digestion?A: It is a process that breaks down organic matter, like manure, in the absence of oxygen to produce biogas.

Q: What is composting?A: Composting is a natural process that turns organic material, like manure, into a valuable soil amendment.

Q: What are manure lagoons?A: Manure lagoons are large containment structures where manure is stored and undergoes anaerobic decomposition.

Q: How do these practices help reduce methane emissions?A: They capture and/or treat the methane produced by manure, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere.

Q: What is an offset project consistency application?A: It is an application required for a project to be eligible for carbon offset credits.

Q: What are carbon offset credits?A: They are credits that represent a reduction or removal of greenhouse gas emissions, which can be sold or traded.