Indiana is preparing to apply for primacy over federal carbon storage well regulation, a move that would let the state issue permits for injecting CO2 underground. State officials are also drafting new rules for these wells, which are part of carbon capture and storage projects. The process is controversial because of concerns about well integrity, groundwater contamination, and long-term liability. The state's application would shift oversight from the EPA to Indiana's Department of Environmental Management. Supporters say state control could speed up permitting for CCS projects, which some see as a way to reduce industrial emissions. Critics worry Indiana lacks the resources and expertise to regulate safely. The draft rules are open for public comment before the application is submitted.
