This bill amends Section 479B.14 of the Iowa Code to establish specific regulations for pipelines transporting liquefied carbon dioxide. It prohibits the Iowa Utilities Commission from granting exclusive rights to any pipeline company for the construction, maintenance, or operation of such pipelines along public or private properties. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that permits for these pipelines cannot be renewed and that their operational lifespan is limited to a maximum of 25 years.

The new legal language inserted into the bill clarifies that no pipeline transporting liquefied carbon dioxide shall be permitted to operate beyond the 25-year limit, reinforcing the existing regulation that permits cannot exceed this duration. This change aims to ensure stricter oversight and management of pipelines dealing with liquefied carbon dioxide, reflecting growing concerns about environmental impacts and safety associated with such operations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 479B.14