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Regulating Geologic Sequestration in the United States: Early Rules Take Divergent Approaches

2009
Scholarly Work
Melisa F. Pollak, Elizabeth J. Wilson
This paper compares state and federal regulations for the geological sequestration (GS) of carbon dioxide, focusing on elements where their differences highlight the choices that must be made to create a regulatory framework for GS in the U.S.

La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 30:1101 et seq

2009
Enacted Legislation
State of Louisiana
This is the “Louisiana Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide Act" that authorizes the Commissioner of Conservation to regulate carbon storage through rules and regulations and provides various directions for the Commissioner.

Geoengineering, the Law of the Sea, and Climate Change

2009
Scholarly Work
Philomene Verlaan
This paper summarizes proposals for climate related geoengineering projects that involve or affect the ocean and reviews the applicable legally binding global instruments that seek to regulate these activities.

Carbon Capture and Storage Law for New Zealand: A Comparative Study

2009
Scholarly Work
Barry Barton
This paper analyzes the issues involved in creating a CCS legal regime for New Zealand, including rights to real property, title or permits, relationship with oil and gas operations, regulation, liability, and relationships with other legislation.

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 7-2-18.25

2009
Enacted Legislation
State of New Mexico
Provides tax credit incentive for coal-based generating plants achieving 1,100 lbs. CO2/MWh, including through carbon capture and sequestration.

Okla. Admin. Code § 155:30-13-1 et seq.

2009
Regulation
State of Oklahoma
Contains regulations specific to geologic carbon sequestration for the carbon offset program, including fees, application requirements, monitoring provisions, and eligibility limitations.

The legal and political framework for CCS and its implications for a European Utility

2009
Scholarly Work
Peter Radgen, Samuel Kutter, Jörg Kruhl
This paper reviews the European Directive on CCS from the perspective of a European utility.

The EU enabling legal framework for carbon capture and geological storage

2009
Scholarly Work
Scott Brockett
This paper explains the proposed enabling legal framework for carbon capture and geological storage that was part of the European Commission's 2008 Barroso Package on Climate Change and Energy.

Geoengineering the Climate: Science, Governance and Uncertainty

2009
Scientific Report
The Royal Society
This report presents an independent scientific review of the range of geoengineering methods and introduces and addresses the key policy questions surrounding geoengineering that the international community needs to confront.

Legal Posture of Ocean Iron Fertilization Under International Law

2009
Scholarly Work
K. Russell LaMotte
This is an article from the International Environmental Law Committee newsletter that provides an overview of the legal posture of ocean iron fertilization (OIF) activities under international environmental law.

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