Bill > HF780

This bill amends existing Iowa law regarding pipelines that transport liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2), specifically focusing on permit duration and renewal restrictions. The bill prohibits the Iowa utilities commission from renewing permits for CO2 pipelines and limits such pipelines to a maximum operational period of 25 years. Currently, the law already restricts pipeline permits to a maximum of 25 years, but this new legislation specifically targets liquefied carbon dioxide pipelines by explicitly preventing permit renewals and mandating that these pipelines cannot operate beyond the initial 25-year period. The bill appears to be a targeted regulatory measure aimed at controlling the long-term infrastructure and operations of CO2 transportation pipelines, which are increasingly being proposed as part of carbon capture and sequestration efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By preventing permit renewals and imposing a strict 25-year operational limit, the bill suggests a cautious approach to these emerging pipeline technologies.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF780