Federal Policy/Guidance Archives - Page 14 of 17

A Cooperative Federalism Framework for CCS Regulation

2012

Scholarly Work

Jonas J. Monast, Brooks R. Pearson, Lincoln F. Pratson

This paper reviews the history of cooperative federalism and how it may provide a framework to determine appropriate roles for federal and state governments, and applies that framework to the gaps in the CCS regulatory structure.

Defining Biomass as a Source of Renewable Energy: The Life Cycle of Carbon Emissions of Biomass Energy and a Survey and Analysis of Biomass Definitions in States’ Renewable Portfolio Standards, Federal Law, and Proposed Legislation

2011

Scholarly Work

Christine Zeller-Powell

This thesis paper identifies that federal and state laws should incorporate a life cycle analyses of GHG emissions in order to more effectively incentivize bioenergy that reduces GHG emissions.

Remaking the World to Save It: Applying U.S. Environmental Laws to Climate Engineering Projects

2011

Scholarly Work

Tracy D. Hester

This Article examines how U.S. environmental laws might apply to climate engineering research and how the U.S. courts would review disputes over those projects.

The Emergence of Carbon Sequestration: An Introduction and Annotated Bibliography of Legal Aspects for CCS

2011

Scholarly Work

Nadine R. Hoffman

This article provides an overview of the legal aspects and issues arising from CCS and contains an annotated bibliography of selected scholarly articles and an unannotated bibliography of significant governmental and non-governmental reports.

Assessment of Carbon Capture and Sequestration Liability Regimes

2011

Scholarly Work

Elizabeth Lokey Aldrich, Cassandra Koerner

This article assesses the carbon capture and sequestration liability regimes and concludes that incomplete liability schemes are likely to cause confusion, misunderstandings, and litigation as they are implemented.

Systems Analysis and Cost Estimates for Large Scale Capture of Carbon Dioxide from Air

2011

Scholarly Work

A.J. Simon, Naluahi B. Kaahaaina, Julio Friedmann, Roger D. Aines

This paper explores the resource intensity and major cost elements of direct air capture of carbon dioxide.

Carbon capture and storage – legal and regulatory framework

2011

Think Tank Report

Thomas J Russial

This was a 2011 progress report on CCS readiness throughout the world with regard to the legal and regulatory framework development that is critical to CCS deployment.

Carbon capture and storage policy in the United States: A new coalition endeavors to change existing policy

2011

Scholarly Work

Melisa Pollak, Sarah Johnson Phillips, Shalini Vajjhala

This paper reviews geologic storage (GS) policy developments at both the U.S. federal and state levels, including some original research on state GS policy development.

Accelerating Carbon Capture and Sequestration Projects: Analysis and Comparison of Policy Approaches

2011

Scholarly Work

Elizabeth A. Burton, Souheil Ezzedine, John Reed, John H. Beyer

This paper seeks to inform the development of any future legislation in California, should it be deemed necessary to employ CCS to meet the goals of Assembly Bill 1925 (2006).

Analysis of Carbon Capture and Sequestration Pore Space Legislation: A Review of Existing and Possible Regimes

2011

Scholarly Work

Elizabeth Lokey Aldrich, Cassandra Koerner

This paper discusses possible liability schemes, critically analyzes those state-level schemes currently in place, and proposes the best possible choice for long-term coverage of geological sequestration.

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