Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-8-1-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 3, December 31, 2024

Section 400-8-1-.02 - [Effective 1/11/2025] Scope of Chapter; Purpose

This chapter governs the geologic storage or sequestration of carbon dioxide. This chapter does not apply to the utilization of carbon dioxide for an enhanced oil or gas recovery project. The purpose of this chapter and these rules adopted by the Board shall be to promote the underground storage or sequestration of carbon dioxide.

Furthermore, the Board shall ensure the protection of the underground sources of drinking water and Alabama's natural resources. The obligation to protect Alabama's water is set forth in the original enabling law establishing the Alabama Oil and Gas Board, which provided inter alia that the Board would "prevent the pollution of fresh water supplies." Act No. 1, Acts of Alabama 1945.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-8-1-.02

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLIII, Issue No. 02, November 27, 2024, eff. 1/11/2025.

Author: S. Marvin Rogers

Statutory Authority: 9-17-150 et seq. of the Code of Alabama (1975)