22 U.S.C. § 7901 — Definitions

In this chapter: (1) Carbon sequestration The term “ carbon sequestration ” means the capture of carbon dioxide through terrestrial, geological, biological, or other means, which prevents the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. (2) Greenhouse gas The term “ greenhouse gas ” means carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. (3) Greenhouse gas intensity The term “ greenhouse gas intensity ” means the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions to economic output. ( Pub. L. 101–240, title VII, § 731 , as added Pub. L. 109–58, title XVI, § 1611 , Aug. 8, 2005 , 119 Stat. 1113 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Pub. L. 101–240, title VII, § 739 , as added Pub. L. 109–58, title XVI, § 1611 , Aug. 8, 2005 , 119 Stat. 1117 , provided that: “Except as otherwise provided in this part [part C (§§ 731–739) of title VII of Pub. L. 101–240 , enacting this chapter], this part takes effect on October 1, 2005 .” Executive Documents Executive Order No. 14027 Ex. Ord. No. 14027 , May 7, 2021 , 86 F.R. 25947 , which established the Climate Change Support Office, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 14148 , § 2(ff), Jan. 20, 2025 , 90 F.R. 8238 , and Ex. Ord. No. 14154 , § 4(a)(vi), Jan. 20, 2025 , 90 F.R. 8354 .

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