Carbon dioxide; regulation of geologic storage. (SB247)

Introduced By

Sen. John Watkins (R-Midlothian)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Regulation of the geologic storage of carbon dioxide; penalty.  Authorizes the geologic storage of carbon dioxide by permit issued by the Director of the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy. Operators must pay fees established by the Department to fund the administration of the regulatory program including compliance inspections; testing, and monitoring the geologic storage facility; and any mechanisms needed to ensure the public health and environment subsequent to the closure of operations. After 10 years, the operator may be released from liability stemming from the geologic storage of carbon dioxide if he is able to demonstrate the integrity of the facility. Title to the carbon dioxide and any liability related to the project then passes to the Commonwealth. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100371D
01/12/2010Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
01/25/2010Subject matter referred by letter to the VA Commission on Coal and Energy
01/25/2010Subject matter referred to the VA Commission on Coal and Energy pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (L)
01/25/2010Passed by in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with letter (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)