Public Input Sought on Onshore Carbon Storage Regulations
Source: Victoria. Minister for Energy and Resources. Media Release
"“The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to help power stations reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move to a low-carbon future,” Mr Batchelor said. “The regulations underpin the Greenhouse Gas Geological Sequestration Act 2008 (GGGS Act) introduced last year and provide the framework for ensuring the right checks and balances are in place before carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects proceed in Victoria.“The regulations are about the storage of carbon and outline the requirements such as reporting and monitoring of projects once they are underway. “The development of these regulations will help ensure communities and the environment are protected, while also sending a clear signal to investors that we are committed to exploring CCS, ensuring Victoria can capitalise on new investment in CCS. The draft regulations will be open for public submissions for a month and during this time we will also be meeting with local councils and industry to seek feedback.”