The rule positions the Railroad Commission of Texas as the primary permitting authority over Class VI wells and could expedite CCS projects in the state....more
11/18/2025
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The agency’s actions have significant implications for the domestic carbon capture and storage industry.
In the same week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took two rulemaking actions with significant...more
9/22/2025
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Underground Injection Wells
On July 9, 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdrew significant new use rules (SNURs) proposed under Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 18 chemicals derived from waste plastic...more
8/29/2025
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The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for carbon capture and storage projects in the state.
On June 9, 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a proposed rule that, if approved, would...more
6/16/2025
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Stakeholders should stay informed as state and federal officials advance plans and policies for water conservation, water quality, and climate resilience in California....more
3/25/2025
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CEQ report calls for widespread CCUS deployment to achieve climate goals.
On June 30, 2021, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued a report to Congress that outlines a framework for how the US can...more
7/8/2021
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