Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009

Summary

Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a demonstration program for the commercial application of integrated systems for the capture, injection, monitoring, and long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide from industrial sources. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to provide financial and technical assistance to up to 10 demonstration projects. Sets forth requirements for demonstration projects relating to site safety, environmental protection and remediation, and site closure. Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for training of state employees involved in permitting and management of carbon capture, transportation, and storage projects.

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Timeline

1. 7 May 2009

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR 5/12/2009 S5374-5375)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 May 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 May 2009

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CRS5373-3574)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 May 2009

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-50.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 7 May 2009 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 May 2009

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 May 2009

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 May 2009

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Sponsors

• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• John Barrasso · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to ← American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009