57-1621 – Agreements with government entities and state agencies; contracts authorized.
57-1621. Agreements with government entities and state agencies; contracts authorized. (1) The commission may enter into agreements with other government entities and state agencies for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of the Nebraska Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide Act, including agreements under the Interlocal Cooperation Act when applicable. (2) The commission may enter […]
57-1606 – Permit, required; transfer; consent from permitting authority.
57-1606. Permit, required; transfer; consent from permitting authority. Geologic storage is allowed if a permit has been obtained from both the commission and the Underground Injection Control program permitting authority. A permit may be transferred if the commission and the Underground Injection Control program permitting authority consent. Source Laws 2021, LB650, § 6.
57-1622 – Storage facility; cooperative operation.
57-1622. Storage facility; cooperative operation. Cooperative operation of a storage facility under a permit issued by the commission does not violate Nebraska statutes relating to trusts, monopolies, or restraint of trade. Source Laws 2021, LB650, § 22.
57-1607 – Permit; application; fee; costs; priority for processing.
57-1607. Permit; application; fee; costs; priority for processing. (1) A person applying for a permit shall: (a) Comply with application requirements set by the commission; (b) Pay a fee in an amount set by the commission. The amount of the fee shall be set by rule and regulation and shall be based on the commission’s […]
57-1623 – Geologic storage project; consent and participation; authorized.
57-1623. Geologic storage project; consent and participation; authorized. State agencies and political subdivisions are authorized to consent to and participate in a geologic storage project. Source Laws 2021, LB650, § 23.
57-1608 – Hearing; notice; requirements.
57-1608. Hearing; notice; requirements. (1) The commission shall hold a public hearing before issuing a permit. (2) Notice of the hearing shall be provided in accordance with section 57-911 and commission rules and regulations adopted and promulgated thereunder. (3) Notice of the hearing shall be given to each mineral lessee, mineral owner, and reservoir estate […]
57-1609 – Permit; issuance; consultation required.
57-1609. Permit; issuance; consultation required. Before issuing a permit, the commission shall consult with the Department of Environment and Energy and the Underground Injection Control program permitting authority. Source Laws 2021, LB650, § 9.
57-1610 – Permit; issuance; findings.
57-1610. Permit; issuance; findings. Before issuing a permit, the commission shall find: (1) That the storage operator has complied with all requirements set by the commission; (2) That the storage facility is suitable and feasible for carbon dioxide injection and storage; (3) That the carbon dioxide to be stored is of a quality that allows […]
57-1611 – Permit or order; contents.
57-1611. Permit or order; contents. The commission may include in a permit or order all things necessary to carry out the objectives of the Nebraska Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide Act and to protect and adjust the respective rights and obligations of persons affected by geologic storage. Source Laws 2021, LB650, § 11.
57-1612 – Reservoir estates owned by nonconsenting owners; included when.
57-1612. Reservoir estates owned by nonconsenting owners; included when. If a storage operator does not obtain the consent of all persons who own a reservoir estate within the storage reservoir, the commission may require that any reservoir estates owned by nonconsenting owners be included in a storage facility and subject to geologic storage. Source Laws […]