Authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-10-2-5; IC 14-39-0.5

Affected: IC 8-23-26; IC 14-39; IC 36-9-42

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.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 30-5-10; filed September 5, 2025, 11:44 a.m.: 20251001-IR-312250162FRA)