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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Safe CCS Act.
New Law Halts Construction of New CO2 Pipelines in Illinois Amid Safety Concerns
On Thursday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Safe CCS Act, which imposes a two-year halt on constructing new carbon dioxide pipelines in the state. This decision addresses safety concerns following a CO2 pipeline rupture in Satartia, Mississippi in 2020 which led to 45 hospitalizations and numerous evacuations. The new law mandates that pipeline operators enhance their emergency planning and ensure that their carbon capture projects do not worsen air quality or climate change.
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Illinois’ Safe CCS Act Sparks Debate Over Carbon Capture Technology and Property Rights
Despite these provisions, the law has faced criticism from various quarters. Some state legislators and agricultural groups including the Illinois Farm Bureau argue that the legislation fails to adequately address issues such as property rights and groundwater contamination. Republican Senator Sally Beason has raised alarms about the potential dangers of carbon dioxide leaks and the possibility of unfair compensation for landowners who might resist selling their property rights.
The debate over the Safe CCS Act highlights a broader split within the Democratic Party regarding carbon capture technology. While Illinois and California have imposed moratoriums on new CCS pipelines, federal regulations under the Biden administration are pushing for stricter controls on emissions from coal and natural gas facilities. This divide underscores the difficulty in balancing environmental protection with the development of energy infrastructure, according to the report of Daily Caller.
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