Bill > HB585

This bill modifies Louisiana's regulations for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration and injection well permits by requiring advance written notice to surface and mineral property owners before initiating such activities. Specifically, for Class VI injection well permits and Class V stratigraphic test well permits related to geological sequestration, applicants must send certified mail to all mineral interest owners, surface owners, and last known operators of oil or gas wells within the project area. The notice must be sent to individuals identified through a reasonable search, including mineral lessees, servitude owners, and interest owners. For surface owner notifications, applicants can satisfy the requirement by using current ownership information from parish assessor rolls. Additionally, the state's environmental department must publish notices for these permit applications on its website. The bill aims to ensure that property owners are informed about and can potentially provide input on proposed CO2 sequestration projects that may impact their land or mineral rights, thereby increasing transparency in the permitting process for these geological activities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB585&sbi=y