Strengthens protections for coal and gas minerals from carbon capture and storage projects in West Virginia.

This bill amends the West Virginia Code to enhance protections for coal and gas minerals from carbon capture and storage projects. It mandates that mineral owners and lessees be notified of carbon sequestration projects and allows them to object to project designs that could harm their interests. The secretary must ensure that mineral owners' interests are protected before issuing a permit. The bill also outlines requirements for permit applications, including site characterization, monitoring, and financial responsibility.

Strengthens protections for coal and gas minerals from carbon capture and storage projects in West Virginia.

This bill amends the West Virginia Code to enhance protections for coal and gas minerals from carbon capture and storage projects. It mandates that mineral owners and lessees be notified of carbon sequestration projects and allows them to object to project designs that could harm their interests. The secretary must ensure that mineral owners' interests are protected before issuing a permit. The bill also outlines requirements for permit applications, including site characterization, monitoring, and financial responsibility.