ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Allen Parish to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within the parish

HB 78 authorizes the governing authority of Allen Parish to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within its boundaries. This bill grants the local government the power to make this decision through a resolution or ordinance. It also establishes that Class VI injection wells cannot be permitted in any parish where they are prohibited through a local option procedure. A copy of Allen Parish's decision must be provided to the relevant department.