This bill amends existing legislation regarding the operation and permitting of pipelines that transport liquefied carbon dioxide in Iowa. Specifically, it prohibits the Iowa utilities commission from granting permit renewals for such pipelines, ensuring that no pipeline transporting liquefied carbon dioxide can operate for more than twenty-five years. This aligns with the current law, which already restricts the initial granting of permits to a maximum of twenty-five years.

The key changes introduced by this bill include the explicit prohibition on permit renewals for liquefied carbon dioxide pipelines and the reaffirmation that these pipelines cannot operate beyond the twenty-five-year limit. This legislative action aims to enhance regulatory oversight and limit the long-term operation of pipelines that transport liquefied carbon dioxide, reflecting growing environmental concerns associated with such infrastructure.

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Introduced: 479B.14