ENERGY: Estalishes notice and public hearing requirements prior to issuance of orders, permits, or certificates for carbon dioxide sequestration (OR INCREASE SD EX See Note)
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
Summary
The bill adds a requirement that the state secretary must notify the governing authority of any parish where a carbon‑dioxide pipeline or storage project is planned and hold a public hearing before issuing orders, permits, or certificates. It applies to carbon‑capture operators, pipeline transporters, and storage facility owners, giving local officials and residents a formal chance to comment. The goal is to increase transparency and local input on carbon‑sequestration projects.
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