Bill > SB0822

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 requires a permit from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for any carbon dioxide sequestration activity, defining terms like "carbon dioxide stream" and "storage reservoir" to clarify the scope of these activities. Applicants must submit detailed information, including baseline environmental conditions, monitoring plans, remedial action plans, and closure plans, and pay a significant application fee. The bill outlines a public hearing process for permit applications, mandates financial assurance and insurance for operators to cover potential damages, and establishes penalties for violations, including substantial fines and imprisonment for knowing or reckless endangerment. It also creates a "carbon dioxide sequestration fund" to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve groundwater resource mapping. Furthermore, the bill addresses the unitization of pore space for sequestration projects, allowing for the pooling of interests and the establishment of orders for unit operations to ensure fair and equitable management, compensation for pore space owners, and compliance with environmental standards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0822