A bill for an act relating to liquefied carbon pipeline project requirements.
Impact
This bill is significant as it modifies existing laws related to the construction and operation of carbon capture pipelines in Iowa. Under this legislation, a pipeline company must prove that their project will lead to a meaningful reduction in atmospheric carbon dioxide, aligning with state mandates towards addressing climate change. The criteria for approval require consideration of local ordinances regarding health and safety, emphasizing the importance of regional stakeholder input in such projects.
Summary
House File 682 aims to establish stringent requirements for liquefied carbon pipeline projects in Iowa. It mandates that any pipeline company wishing to construct such pipelines must obtain a permit from the Iowa Utilities Board. The application process has been revised to ensure that these companies provide verified documentation demonstrating their intention to adhere to environmental protections. Specifically, the bill requires restoration of any natural habitats or farmlands adversely affected by the construction of the pipeline, ensuring the pipelines transport gases that are intended to be permanently sequestered underground.
Contention
The introduction of HF682 has sparked discussions on both environmental protection and economic growth. While proponents argue that stringent regulations are essential to safeguard Iowa's ecological systems, critics may express concern over the potential impact on economic development and job creation in the energy sector. The requirements for permanent restoration and sequestering could lead to higher costs and potentially limit developments, leading some stakeholders to argue that the balance between environmental sustainability and economic viability needs careful adjustment in ongoing legislative actions.
A bill for an act relating to a prohibition on hazardous liquid pipelines transporting liquefied carbon dioxide, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
A bill for an act relating to damages incurred due to releases of carbon dioxide from liquefied carbon dioxide pipelines or carbon dioxide facilities and including effective date provisions.
A bill for an act relating to damages incurred due to releases of carbon dioxide from liquefied carbon dioxide pipelines or carbon dioxide facilities and including effective date provisions.
A bill for an act relating to hazardous liquid pipelines, including the establishment of setbacks and safety regulations, specified utility construction project requirements, pipeline project investor disclosures, voluntary easement negotiation requirements, and provisions for land surveys in connection with hazardous liquid pipeline construction projects, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
A bill for an act relating to specified utility construction project requirements, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 565.)