Bill > AB881

This bill establishes new safety regulations and standards for transporting carbon dioxide through intrastate pipelines in California, primarily to support the state's climate change goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The bill requires the State Fire Marshal to adopt comprehensive safety regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines by April 1, 2026, which will be equivalent to draft federal regulations from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The regulations will cover various aspects of pipeline safety, including design, materials, valve specifications, location, and emergency response. Importantly, the bill prohibits approving pipelines originally constructed to transport other liquids or gases for carbon dioxide transport. The State Fire Marshal will have the authority to order pipeline shutdowns for safety violations or immediate environmental and health risks. To be recognized for meeting California's greenhouse gas reduction requirements, carbon dioxide pipelines must meet or exceed the State Fire Marshal's standards. The bill is part of California's broader strategy to capture and sequester carbon dioxide, with the goal of capturing 20 million metric tons of carbon dioxide by 2030 and 100 million metric tons by 2045 as part of the state's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. The legislation aims to support the development of carbon capture projects while ensuring rigorous safety standards are in place to protect public health and the environment.

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