Is your state regulation ready? A review of geologic carbon sequestration regulations in the United States

TRRP Training: 2022 Program

presented by: GSI Environmetal Inc.

Texas Risk Reduction Program regulations (TRRP; 30 TAC 350) establish consistent risk-based protocols for assessment and response to soil, groundwater, or surface water impacts associated with environmental releases of regulated wastes or substances.

Presented by GSI Environmental Inc., this popular and informative training series is a must for professionals who need a working understanding of TRRP and those needing to stay up-to-date with the latest TCEQ TRRP guidance and policies.

TRRP Training Course (2 Days): Provides an overview of the TRRP framework and step-by-step training on property assessment and response action procedures established under the TRRP rule

Attendees will become acquainted with rules, key guidance and policies covering affected property assessments, protective concentration levels, and response actions. The course material presents strategies for efficient project management in compliance with TRRP and explains the various report forms adopted by TCEQ.

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Dates and Location

Dates

June 14th and 15th, 2022

Location

Crowne Plaza River Oaks 2712 SW Freeway Houston, Texas 77098 713.523.8448 http://www.crowneplaza.com/

Price and Registration

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(Paid by May 1, 2022)
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Published: 2026

Authors: William Gallin, Danielle Kingham, Shailee Bhattacharya, Christ Niamike, Noah Goodkind, Paul V. Franke, Meghan E. Gavin, Emma Thomley, Ryan Kammer, Ian Sackmann, Travis M. McGuire

 

Abstract

Geologic carbon sequestration (GCS) regulations in the United States vary widely from state to state. To improve the understanding of carbon management policymakers and the public, we compile each state’s GCS regulations for 14 factors: (1) Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class I state primacy, (2) UIC Class II state primacy, (3) UIC Class VI state primacy, (4) pore space ownership, (5) pore space unitization, (6) state lands availability, (7) carbon dioxide ownership, (8) liability, (9) subsurface encroachment, (10) reporting agency, (11) pipeline safety agency, (12) pipeline eminent domain, (13) environmental justice, and (14) UIC Class VI permit applications. For each regulatory factor, we assign each state a “readiness” value between 0–5 according to its regulatory and legislative status, and we assign each factor a weight between 1–3 according to its significance to GCS project advancement. Resulting weighted averages range from most ready, Louisiana (4.85), to least ready, Hawaii and South Dakota (both 0.30). States with high oil and gas production and federally supported GCS projects tend to have high regulatory readiness. This review provides insight for states and international entities seeking to develop or enhance GCS regulations.