Regulatory Tracker
Live Federal Register feed + curated CCUS regulatory updates across jurisdictions
Underground Injection Control: Class VI Well Review and Revision of Geologic Sequestration Rule
EPA finalized updates to Class VI UIC program, clarifying area of review re-evaluation triggers and plugging requirements for converted wells.
45Q Carbon Oxide Sequestration Credit — Final Regulations
Final rules clarify lifecycle GHG assessment, credit transferability under §6418, and recapture provisions for geologically sequestered CO₂.
Pipeline Safety: Safety of Carbon Dioxide and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
NPRM proposing safety standards for CO₂ pipelines including enhanced rupture detection, expanded inspection intervals, and leak detection requirements.
Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting: Subpart RR Amendments for Geologic Sequestration
Amendments to Subpart RR require updated mass-balance methodology, enhanced AoR monitoring, and annual injection report formats effective January 2025.
Alberta Energy Regulator: Carbon Capture and Storage Directive D-065 Revision 2
Revised D-065 introduces tiered monitoring requirements, updated well integrity test intervals, and new post-injection site care financial assurance formula.
Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation: 2024 Amendments
TIER carbon price increased to CAD $80/tCO₂e effective January 2024, rising $15/yr to CAD $170 by 2030. CCS project credits maintain full exemption.
Net-Zero Industry Act: CO₂ Injection Storage Targets and Certification Framework
NZIA establishes 50 Mt/yr EU storage capacity target by 2030, mandatory pre-FEED storage permits for new oil and gas authorizations, and EU CCS certification.
State Primacy for Class VI UIC Program: North Dakota, Wyoming Approvals
EPA approved Class VI primacy for North Dakota and Wyoming, joining Louisiana, West Virginia, and Arizona. State programs must be at least as stringent as federal UIC rules.