Bill > SB0826

This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish regulations for carbon dioxide capture technology, defining a "carbon dioxide capture project" as a facility that captures significant amounts of carbon dioxide from the air or industrial processes, excluding oil and gas production. It requires permits for such projects, mandating public notice and comment periods before approval, and prohibits the installation of these projects without a permit. Applications for these permits must demonstrate no net increase in other air pollutants, include a greenhouse gas inventory analysis showing that captured carbon dioxide exceeds associated emissions, and for electric providers, prove at least 90% capture effectiveness. Non-electric providers must meet a minimum capture rate established by rule, which can be adjusted based on technical feasibility and industry-specific challenges, though it cannot fall below 80% unless a facility-specific analysis shows 90% is infeasible. The bill also prohibits the use of captured carbon dioxide for enhanced oil or gas recovery and requires the department to report on the progress of carbon capture projects, including an environmental justice analysis. Penalties for violations related to these new provisions are increased, with fines up to $50,000 per day, and collected fines are directed to a carbon dioxide sequestration fund.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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