Bill > LB916

This bill establishes new requirements for the transport and storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while protecting taxpayer interests and the environment. Specifically, the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission can approve carbon dioxide pipelines only if there's a proven need to cut greenhouse gases, the pipeline is safe and won't cost taxpayers, it will actually reduce emissions, won't harm the environment, and will benefit Nebraska economically. The bill also prohibits the use of eminent domain, which is the government's power to take private property for public use, for pipelines primarily transporting carbon oxide, a term that includes carbon dioxide. Furthermore, it amends the Nebraska Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide Act by requiring consent from all affected property owners before a storage facility can be built and clarifies that permits for geologic storage will not be issued if not all owners of reservoir estates within the storage area consent.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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