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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 22. Environmental Resources » Article 11B. Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage » §22-11B-12. Certificate of Project Completion, Release, Transfer of Title and Custody, Filing

(a) After carbon dioxide injections into a reservoir end and upon application by the storage operator demonstrating compliance with this article, the secretary may issue a Certificate of Underground Carbon Dioxide Storage Project Completion (“completion certificate”).

(b) The completion certificate may only be issued after public notice and hearing. The secretary shall establish notice requirements for this hearing by legislative rule.

(c) The completion certificate may not be issued until at least 10 years after carbon dioxide injections end.

(d) The completion certificate may only be issued if the storage operator:

(1) Is in full compliance with all laws and other requirements governing the storage facility, including, without limitation, the terms of any underground injection control permit associated with the facility and other applicable requirements;