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

Affected: IC 14-39

Sec. 5. An applicant for a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline certificate of authority, a contractor or subcontractor of the applicant, or an affiliate of the applicant, contractor, or subcontractor shall illustrate that the applicant has the requisite experience to construct, operate, and maintain a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline by providing evidence to the department of the following:

(1) The previous experience of the applicant to construct, operate, and maintain a pipeline.

(2) The applicant's history constructing, operating, or maintaining projects in the pipeline and infrastructure industries.

(3) A description of a judgment entered against the applicant for a civil or an administrative complaint for violating a state or federal environmental protection law that imposed a fine or civil penalty of more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) on the applicant not more than five (5) years before the date the application is submitted.

(4) The experience of the applicant developing a project of similar size and complexity to the proposed pipeline.

(5) The experience of the affiliated entities of the applicant that will be advising or involved in constructing, operating, or maintaining the pipeline.

(6) The insurance requirements under section 3 of this rule.

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