312 IAC 30-5-10 Certificate of authority; modifications and amendments

Sec. 10. (a) On the carbon dioxide transmission pipeline company's request, the department may modify a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline certificate of authority to make a minor modification under subsection (b) without requiring the storage operator to file an application to amend the carbon sequestration project permit. (b) A minor modification includes the following: (1) To correct a typographical error. (2) To require more frequent monitoring or reporting by a pipeline company. (3) To change an interim compliance date in a schedule of compliance that: (A) is not more than one hundred twenty (120) days after the date specified by the existing certificate of authority; and (B) does not interfere with reaching the required final compliance date. (4) To change the location of a pipeline by not more than one hundred (100) feet on each side of the proposed pipeline location. (5) A change to the length of a pipeline because of a change made by a pipeline company under subdivision (4). (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a modification to a certificate of authority not processed as a minor modification under subsection (a) must be filed as an application to amend an existing certificate of authority. A pipeline company may file an application to amend a certificate of authority regarding the following: (1) A change in the carbon dioxide stream to be injected, including the quantity and type. (2) Except as otherwise provided under subsection (b)(4) or (b)(5), a change to the diameter, length, or location of a pipeline. (d) A pipeline company is not required to file an application to amend an existing certificate of authority if the pipeline company is required by a state agency or another unit of government to relocate the carbon dioxide transmission pipeline under IC 8-23-26, IC 36-9-42, or another applicable state or federal law.