SB 265 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

DEP rule relating to carbon dioxide sequestration fee schedule

SB 265 authorizes West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement a specific fee schedule for carbon dioxide sequestration projects, as outlined in the existing rule 47 CSR 09B. This rule directly affects companies or entities engaged in carbon sequestration activities, such as energy producers or industrial facilities, by requiring them to pay fees under the established schedule. The bill itself does not set new fees but formally authorizes the DEP to enforce the previously developed fee structure through its regulatory rulemaking process.
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Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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