House Bill No. 585, introduced by Representative McCormick, amends R.S. 30:1115 to establish new notice requirements for carbon dioxide sequestration activities. The bill mandates that no public or private entity may engage in or permit carbon capture, use, or sequestration activities without first providing advance written notice via certified mail to all surface and mineral owners of the property that may be affected. This includes notifying the last operator of record for any oil or gas well within the designated area of review, as well as all mineral interest owners and surface owners. The bill also stipulates that the Department of Energy and Natural Resources must publish notices of Class VI and Class V permit applications related to carbon dioxide sequestration projects on its website.

Additionally, the bill prohibits the consideration of a Class V or Class VI permit application as complete until all required notices have been sent. The proposed law expands the definition of parties entitled to receive notice, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are informed prior to any carbon dioxide sequestration activities. The amendments adopted by the House further clarify these requirements and emphasize the importance of transparency in the permitting process for carbon sequestration projects.

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