House Bill No. by Representative Farnum aims to establish a comprehensive tracking system for carbon dioxide transported via pipelines, from the point of capture to injection sites. The bill enacts new provisions under R.S. 30:4(C)(17)(c) and 1107.3, which require all transporters of carbon dioxide to utilize a manifest system. This system must include essential details such as the identification and location of the generator, each transporter, the end user, the destination site, and the volume of carbon dioxide transported. The Secretary of the Department is authorized to set additional criteria for the manifest system to enhance monitoring efforts.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that manifests be maintained for a minimum of ten years and be available for inspection by the department upon request. It outlines penalties for noncompliance, including failure to create and maintain the manifest, and specifies that if the manifest indicates a different end use than what was authorized by a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the involved parties may face penalties, including the potential revocation of permits. This legislation aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the transport of carbon dioxide, thereby supporting environmental regulations and safety measures.