What does Preamble of S 3928 do?

This bill directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a study. The EPA is also directed to publish guidance on calculating and reporting scope 3 emissions.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3928 do?

This bill is formally titled the Standardized Calculation of Operational Polluting Emissions Act of 2026

What does STUDY AND GUIDANCE ON SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS. of S 3928 do?

This section directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to conduct a study and publish guidance on calculating and reporting scope 3 emissions for direct emitters. The study and guidance must be completed within one year of the Act's enactment. The guidance should include recommended reporting thresholds for scope 3 emissions. It will also cover calculation methodologies, monitoring frequency recommendations, quality assurance guidance, and methodologies for estimating missing data. The guidance will provide recommendations for recordkeeping and reporting of scope 3 emissions data. The term 'scope 3 emissions' is defined as indirect greenhouse gas emissions resulting from upstream and downstream value chain activities.

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SCOPE Act of 2026 — S. 3928

Last updated: 2/26/2026 · Introduced: 2/26/2026

Author: Adam Schiff (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The EPA will conduct a study and issue guidance on calculating and reporting Scope 3 emissions, which are indirect greenhouse gas emissions from a company's value chain.
The guidance will recommend reporting thresholds, calculation methods, monitoring frequency, and data estimation techniques for Scope 3 emissions.
The EPA must complete the study and guidance within one year of the Act's enactment.

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