Louisiana HB497 allows Vernon Parish to decide on carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines within the parish.
HB497 grants Vernon Parish the authority to decide whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide can be permitted within the parish. The parish governing authority can pass a resolution or ordinance to allow or prohibit these activities. This local decision overrides any conflicting state or local laws, regulations, or department actions. The Department of Conservation and Energy must be notified of any such resolution or ordinance. The bill also includes provisions for severability and an effective date.
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