S. 1013 (111th): Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009

Introduced:
May 07, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. Jeff Bingaman [D-NM]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as S. 699 (112th) on Mar 31, 2011.

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 7, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 07, 2009
Referred to Committee May 07, 2009
Cosponsors
11 cosponsors (8D, 3R) (show)
Committees

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Full Title

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program to demonstrate the commercial application of integrated systems for long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 07, 2009.
14 pages

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5/7/2009--Introduced.
Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a demonstration program for the commercial application of integrated systems for the capture, injection, monitoring, and long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide from industrial sources.
Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to provide financial and technical assistance to up to 10 demonstration projects.
Sets forth requirements for demonstration projects relating to site safety, environmental protection and remediation, and site closure.
Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for training of state employees involved in permitting and management of carbon capture, transportation, and storage projects.

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  • 121 Stat. 1715