US Code

Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

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, § 731Pub. L. 109–58, title XVI, § 1611119 Stat. 1113(, as added , , .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Pub. L. 101–240, title VII, § 739Pub. L. 109–58, title XVI, § 1611119 Stat. 1117

Pub. L. 101–240“Except as otherwise provided in this part [part C (§§ 731–739) of title VII of , enacting this chapter], this part takes effect on .”
, as added , , , provided that:

Executive Documents

Executive Order No. 14027

Ex. Ord. No. 14027, , 86 F.R. 25947, which established the Climate Change Support Office, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 14148, § 2(ff), , 90 F.R. 8238, and Ex. Ord. No. 14154, § 4(a)(vi), , 90 F.R. 8354.