Public resources: transportation of carbon dioxide.

Assembly Member Petrie-Norris's carbon dioxide pipeline safety legislation establishes comprehensive state oversight of intrastate CO2 transportation infrastructure, requiring the State Fire Marshal to adopt regulations by April 2026 that mirror federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration draft standards.

The bill expands California's pipeline safety framework to encompass CO2 transport, mandating that both new and existing intrastate pipelines meet rigorous design, operation, and maintenance requirements. Key provisions prohibit the repurposing of pipelines originally built for other substances and authorize the State Fire Marshal to order immediate shutdowns if operations pose health or environmental risks. The legislation also requires pipeline operators to demonstrate compliance with state standards before transporting CO2 to or from carbon capture and sequestration projects.

For greenhouse gas reduction efforts under the California Global Warming Solutions Act, the bill specifies that only CO2 transported via pipelines meeting or exceeding the State Fire Marshal's safety standards will count toward state climate goals. This aligns with California's target of capturing 20 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent by 2030 and 100 million metric tons by 2045, as outlined in the state's carbon neutrality planning.