The New South Wales Government is seeking public feedback on issues regarding transition to a national ETS by 2010. Minister for Energy Ian Macdonald has released a consultation paper to help the government prepare an approach to transitioning its regional greenhouse gas reduction scheme (GGAS) to a federal-based national ETS. Operating since January 2003, the NSW GGAS has resulted in the abatement of some 60 mt of greenhouse gases, Macdonald said in the consultation paper. “The NSW Government strongly supports the implementation of a national emissions trading scheme and has for some time been calling for a national scheme. The NSW Government has already legislated to ensure that GGAS will end when a NETS commences, and has indicated that a clear transitional process will be put in place,” he said. The paper, a collaborative effort of government, industry and environmental groups, outlines several options for how the NSW Government could make the transition to adopting the NETS. It mentions several options for potential obstacles, such as timing and how accredited emissions abatement certificate providers should be treated under the new scheme. The closing date for public feedback on the NSW consultation paper is 28 April 2008.