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2010 SESSION

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SB 247 Carbon dioxide; regulation of geologic storage.

Introduced by: John C. Watkins | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Regulation of the geologic storage of carbon dioxide; penalty.  Authorizes the geologic storage of carbon dioxide by permit issued by the Director of the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy. Operators must pay fees established by the Department to fund the administration of the regulatory program including compliance inspections; testing, and monitoring the geologic storage facility; and any mechanisms needed to ensure the public health and environment subsequent to the closure of operations. After 10 years, the operator may be released from liability stemming from the geologic storage of carbon dioxide if he is able to demonstrate the integrity of the facility. Title to the carbon dioxide and any liability related to the project then passes to the Commonwealth.

FULL TEXT

• 01/12/10  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100371D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/12/10  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100371D
• 01/12/10  Senate: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
• 01/25/10  Senate: Subject matter referred to the VA Commission on Coal and Energy pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
• 01/25/10  Senate: Passed by in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with letter (15-Y 0-N)