§22-11A-1. Legislative Findings
(a) The Legislature finds that: (1) Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be produced by burning carbon and organic compounds;
§22-11A-2. Definitions
Unless the context in which used clearly requires a different meaning, as used in this article: (a) "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection; (b) "Carbon dioxide sequestration" means the injection of carbon dioxide and associated constituents into subsurface geologic formations intended to prevent its release into the atmosphere; (c) "Carbon dioxide sequestration facilities" means […]
§22-11A-3. Prohibition of Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Without a Permit; Injection of Carbon Dioxide for the Purpose of Enhancing the Recovery of Oil or Other Minerals Not Subject to the Provisions of This Article, Application to Existing Sequestration Sites
(a) The provisions of 22-11-1 et seq. of this code apply to all permits issued pursuant to this article except, where the express provisions of this article conflict with the provisions of 22-11-1 et seq. of this code, the express provisions of this article control. (b) Except as set forth in subsection (c) of this […]
§22-11A-4. General Powers and Duties of the Secretary With Respect to Carbon Dioxide Sequestration
(a) The secretary, after receiving public comment and after consultation with the state geologist and the working group established in section six of this article, shall promulgate legislative rules in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to implement the provisions of this article, including without limitation: (1) The requirements […]
§22-11A-5. Permit Application Requirements and Contents; Permit Application Fees
(a) A carbon dioxide sequestration permit application shall include: (1) A description of the general geology of the area to be affected by the injection of carbon dioxide, including geochemistry, structure and faulting, fracturing and seals, and stratigraphy and lithology, including petrophysical attributes;
§22-11A-6. Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Working Group
(a) The secretary shall establish the carbon dioxide sequestration working group. (b) The secretary, in cooperation with the state geologist, shall appoint at least fifteen persons to serve on the working group. (c) In selecting persons to serve on the working group, the secretary and the state geologist shall appoint at least three persons who […]
§22-11A-7. Reporting and Accountability
The department shall include within the reports to the Legislature required by section six, article twelve of this chapter its observations concerning all aspects of compliance with this article, including without limitation the promulgation of rules, the formation of the carbon dioxide sequestration working group, the permitting process and any pertinent changes to federal rules […]
§22-11A-8. Oil, Natural Gas and Coalbed Methane Activities at Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Sites; Extraction of Sequestered Carbon Dioxide
(a) Nothing in this article shall be deemed to affect the otherwise lawful right of a mineral owner to drill or bore through a carbon dioxide sequestration site, if done in accordance with the rules promulgated under this article for protecting the carbon dioxide sequestration site against the escape of carbon dioxide. (b) Nothing in […]
§22-11A-9. Cooperative Agreements
The secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with other governments or government entities for the purpose of regulating carbon dioxide storage projects that extend beyond state regulatory authority under this article.