Bill > HB5669

This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish regulations for carbon sequestration projects, which involve injecting carbon dioxide (CO2) underground for permanent storage. It defines key terms like "carbon dioxide," "carbon dioxide sequestration project," and "storage reservoir," and requires a permit from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for any such activity. The bill outlines extensive application requirements, including baseline environmental conditions, monitoring plans, remedial action plans, and closure plans, and mandates a significant application fee of $60,000 per well. It also establishes a public hearing process for permit applications, requires financial assurance and insurance for operators, and sets forth penalties for violations, including substantial fines and potential imprisonment for knowing or reckless endangerment. Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for unitization of carbon sequestration projects, allowing for coordinated operations and pooling of pore space interests, and creates a dedicated "carbon dioxide sequestration fund" to support environmental justice initiatives, renewable energy projects, and groundwater mapping.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5669