### Question
Can you define what baseline lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions means?


### Answer
**Baseline lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 7545*:

> the average lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, as determined by the Administrator, after notice and opportunity for comment, for gasoline or diesel (whichever is being replaced by the renewable fuel) sold or distributed as transportation fuel in 2005

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7545*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MOVING SOURCES > Part A-Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards**

