DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 937 Original 2024 Regular Session Geymann
Abstract: Defines "landowner" within the Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide Act and
provides that surface and pore space owners who are not the owner or operator of a storage
facility or transmission pipeline or the generator of carbon dioxide are not liable for the
performance of responsibilities established within the act or any claims related to the
sequestration of carbon dioxide.
Present law establishes the La. Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide Act which provides
definitions, authority of the commissioner of conservation, and duties and obligations of storage
facility owners and operators.
Proposed law adds a definition for "landowner".
Present law authorizes the commissioner to promulgate rules for requiring interested persons to
install monitoring equipment on storage facilities and equipment.
Proposed law changes the responsible party for installation of monitoring equipment from interested
persons to storage operators.
Proposed law provides that landowners who are not also owners or operators of storage facilities or
transmission pipelines or generators of carbon dioxide are not responsible for carrying out duties and
obligations related to carbon dioxide sequestration and are not liable for any claims related to carbon
dioxide sequestration activities.
Directs the La. State Law Institute to alphabetize and renumber the definitions contained in R.S.
30:1103 and to correct any cross-references that may need to be changed as a result of this
renumbering.
(Amends R.S. 30:1104(A)(10); Adds R.S. 30:1103(14) and 1109.1)