HB 492 - Establishes Eminent Domain Authority for Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Construction - Louisiana Key Vote

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Title: Establishes Eminent Domain Authority for Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Construction

Title: Establishes Eminent Domain Authority for Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Construction

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Title: Establishes Eminent Domain Authority for Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Construction

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report vote and pass a bill that establishes eminent domain authority for carbon dioxide pipeline construction in Louisiana.

Highlights:

  • Establishes and expressly provides eminent domain authority for pipeline transportation of carbon dioxide for CCS projects (Sec. 1-2).

  • Specifies clear procedures for when and how said eminent domain authority can be obtained from the State of Louisiana, Department of Energy and Natural Resources, Office of Conservation (DENR) (Sec. 1-2).

  • Repeals and removes existing eminent domain authority for storage operators relative to the acquisition of pore space rights (Sec. 1-2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor and subsequent passage and approval of H.B 966 as well (Sec. 3).

Title: Establishes Eminent Domain Authority for Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Construction

Title: Establishes Eminent Domain Authority for Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Construction

Title: Establishes Eminent Domain Authority for Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Construction

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