Louisiana SB61 allows parish governing authorities and citizens to decide on permitting Class VI injection wells, carbon dioxide sequestration, and.
Louisiana SB61 empowers parish governing authorities and citizens to decide whether Class VI injection wells, carbon dioxide sequestration, or carbon dioxide pipelines can be permitted within a parish. The bill outlines procedures for local option elections, allowing either the parish governing authority or citizens to initiate an election. If a majority votes against permitting these activities, they will be prohibited within the parish. The results of such elections will supersede any conflicting state or local laws, regulations, orders, permits, or certificates.
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