Louisiana HB878 prohibits carbon capture operations under scenic rivers.
Louisiana HB878 amends the state's energy regulations to prohibit the geologic storage of carbon dioxide beneath scenic river systems. This law aims to protect designated scenic rivers from potential risks associated with carbon capture operations. The bill adds a new provision to the existing duties and powers of the secretary, ensuring that no permits are issued for such activities under scenic rivers. This measure is intended to safeguard the natural beauty and ecological integrity of these protected waterways.
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