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Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies involve the capture of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from fuel combustion or industrial processes, the transport of this CO₂ via ship or pipeline, and either its use as a resource to create valuable products or services or its permanent storage underground.
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H.B. 24-1346: Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Regulation

2024
Enacted Legislation
The Regulation concerns energy and carbon management regulation in Colorado, and, in connection therewith, broadens the energy and carbon management commission's regulatory authority to include regulation of geologic storage operations.

H.B. 327: Alabama Carbon Capture and Sequestration

2024
Enacted Legislation
H.B. 327, passed by the Alabama Legislature on May 9, establishes a process for carbon capture operators to plan future projects in Alabama.

SB 308: California Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goal Bill

2024
Proposed Legislation
Requires the state board to develop and adopt regulations to ensure the state achieves carbon dioxide removals equivalent to at least 100% of statewide greenhouse gas emissions from 2045 on

EPA – Regulatory and Statutory Authorities Relevant to Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS)

2024
News/Commentary
A guide in the form of a table clarifying potentially relevant regulatory and statutory authorities that may be applicable to CCS

CRS – Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells: Permitting and State Program Primacy

2024
Think Tank Report
This report discusses the statutory and regulatory framework for permitting Class VI wells and the permit process around it

A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Carbon Capture and Sequestration Regulation in Texas and Beyond

2024
Scholarly Work
This Comment provides an overview of CCS regulation within states that already have or are currently seeking primacy over CCS from the Environmental Protection Agency.

H.B. 169: Louisiana Bill to Amend Liability for Carbon Capture and Sequestration

2024
Enacted Legislation
Limits compensatory damages in any civil liability action against the owner or operator of CCS operations to persons rather than occurrences

H.B. 492: Louisiana Bill on Eminent Domain Rights for CCS

2024
Enacted Legislation
Clarifies the rights of owners of land as it relates to eminent domain

H.B. 516: Louisiana Bill on Emergency Preparedness for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration

2024
Enacted Legislation
Establishes requirements for carbon dioxide sequestration regarding emergency preparedness, siting restrictions, ground water monitoring, and the recordation of notices and maps

H.B. 937: Louisiana Bill on Landowner Liability for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration

2024
Enacted Legislation
Provides landowners with limited liability protection from CCS operations occurring on their property

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