Carbon Capture and Sequestration Rulemaking Initiative
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:24
Carbon Capture and Sequestration Rulemaking Initiative
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Informal Processes
Carbon Capture and Sequestration Rulemaking Initiative
Overview
As part of the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC) ongoing commitment to ensure the safe, transparent, and equitable development of carbon management infrastructure, the Commission is initiating a rulemaking process for the
Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act (220 ILCS 75)
.
Public Act 103-0651
, which became effective on July 18, 2024, amended the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act. Pursuant to Public Act 103-0651, this rulemaking will establish procedures and standards for the siting, certification, construction, and operation of carbon dioxide pipelines and related facilities under the Commission’s jurisdiction.
Legislative Purpose
Under Section 5 of the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act, the Illinois General Assembly has declared that:
“Legislative purpose. Pipeline transportation of carbon dioxide for sequestration and other carbon management purposes other than enhanced oil recovery is declared to be a public use and service, in the public interest, and a benefit to the welfare of Illinois and the people of Illinois because pipeline transportation is necessary for sequestration or other carbon management purposes other than enhanced oil recovery and thus is an essential component to compliance with required or voluntary plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon dioxide pipelines are critical to advance economic development, environmental protection, and energy security in the State.”
Certificate of Authority Requirement
Under Section 20 of the Act, no person or entity may construct, operate, or repair a carbon dioxide pipeline in Illinois without first obtaining a certificate of authority from the Commission.
This certificate process ensures that proposed carbon dioxide pipelines meet applicable safety, public interest, and required standards prior to construction or operation.
The forthcoming rulemaking will define the application process, review standards, and compliance obligations associated with certificates of authority under the Act.
Workshop Process
To inform the rulemaking, Commission Staff will host two public workshops.These sessions will present and discuss the draft rules implementing the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act, which are available for review below.
Workshop discussions will help identify areas where the draft rules may require clarification or revision before they are formally submitted to the Commission for consideration.
Workshops are open to all interested stakeholders, including government agencies, industry representatives, environmental organizations, and members of the public.
Draft Rules
The draft rules implementing 220 ILCS 75 are available
here
.
Stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft in advance of the workshops and provide comments during or following the sessions.
Updated Draft Rule 2-20-2026
Stakeholders are encouraged to review the updated draft and offer any final input prior to the commencement of the formal rulemaking process. While not required, Staff requests that comments be submitted as proposed replacement language where possible, to facilitate incorporation into the draft rules.
Workshop Schedule
Date
Time
Topic/Session Focus
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Overview of the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act and Rulemaking Objectives
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Technical, Safety, and Implementation Considerations for CO₂ Pipelines
Tuesday, NMarch 3, 2026
9:00 – 12:00 PM
Edits to the draft rules, IEMA emergency planning provisions, and the proposed CO₂ pipeline fee structure
All workshops will be held virtually, and meeting materials and video recordings will be posted following each session.
Workshop Topics
CCS Rulemaking Workshop Agenda
CCS Rulemaking Workshop Agenda – March 3, 2026
Request for Written Comments
The ICC Staff invites interested stakeholders and members of the public to submit written comments related to the draft rules implementing the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act (220 ILCS 75).
Comments received will help inform any edits or clarifications to the draft rules prior to their formal submission to the Commission for consideration in a rulemaking proceeding.
Comments responses will be posted publicly on this webpage once compiled.
Instructions for Submitting Comments
Initial comments should be submitted by Friday, October 31, 2025.
Second round of comments due by COB, November 7, 2025
Final round of comments due by COB, March 6, 2026
Send electronic comments to:
icc.ccs.rulemaking@illinois.gov
Subject line: “CCS Rulemaking – Written Comments”
Please include your name, organization (if applicable), and contact information in your submission.
All written comments will be posted publicly on the ICC’s Carbon Capture and Sequestration Rulemaking Workshops webpage.
City of Peoria
Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines
JSA
Illinois Manufacturer's Association
Illinois Farm Bureau
SFox
IIIFFC
Phillips and Bathke
Illinois Renewable Fuels Association
Coalition to Stop CO2
Illinois Farm Bureau - Laura Harmon
IL Renewable Fuels Association - Brad Stotler
Jonathan Phillips
Laura Lurkins - Comments 1
Laura Lurkins - Comments 2
Mia Korinke
Richard Stuckey
Sangamon County - Daniel Hamilton
Wibke Weymach
Alec Messina - API
City of Peoria
Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines
Illinois Farm Bureau
Illinois Renewable Fuels Association
Next Steps
Following completion of the workshops, Commission Staff will consider stakeholder input to determine whether revisions to the draft rules are appropriate.
After any necessary edits are made, the draft rules will be submitted to the Commission to initiate the formal rulemaking proceeding for 220 ILCS 75.
Get Involved
To join the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Rulemaking Workshop distribution list, complete the sign-up form.
Join The Distribution List
For questions, please contact ICC Staff at
icc.ccs.rulemaking@illinois.gov
Home
Informal Processes
Carbon Capture and Sequestration Rulemaking Initiative
Overview
As part of the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC) ongoing commitment to ensure the safe, transparent, and equitable development of carbon management infrastructure, the Commission is initiating a rulemaking process for the
Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act (220 ILCS 75)
.
Public Act 103-0651
, which became effective on July 18, 2024, amended the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act. Pursuant to Public Act 103-0651, this rulemaking will establish procedures and standards for the siting, certification, construction, and operation of carbon dioxide pipelines and related facilities under the Commission’s jurisdiction.
Legislative Purpose
Under Section 5 of the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act, the Illinois General Assembly has declared that:
“Legislative purpose. Pipeline transportation of carbon dioxide for sequestration and other carbon management purposes other than enhanced oil recovery is declared to be a public use and service, in the public interest, and a benefit to the welfare of Illinois and the people of Illinois because pipeline transportation is necessary for sequestration or other carbon management purposes other than enhanced oil recovery and thus is an essential component to compliance with required or voluntary plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon dioxide pipelines are critical to advance economic development, environmental protection, and energy security in the State.”
Certificate of Authority Requirement
Under Section 20 of the Act, no person or entity may construct, operate, or repair a carbon dioxide pipeline in Illinois without first obtaining a certificate of authority from the Commission.
This certificate process ensures that proposed carbon dioxide pipelines meet applicable safety, public interest, and required standards prior to construction or operation.
The forthcoming rulemaking will define the application process, review standards, and compliance obligations associated with certificates of authority under the Act.
Workshop Process
To inform the rulemaking, Commission Staff will host two public workshops.These sessions will present and discuss the draft rules implementing the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act, which are available for review below.
Workshop discussions will help identify areas where the draft rules may require clarification or revision before they are formally submitted to the Commission for consideration.
Workshops are open to all interested stakeholders, including government agencies, industry representatives, environmental organizations, and members of the public.
Draft Rules
The draft rules implementing 220 ILCS 75 are available
here
.
Stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft in advance of the workshops and provide comments during or following the sessions.
Updated Draft Rule 2-20-2026
Stakeholders are encouraged to review the updated draft and offer any final input prior to the commencement of the formal rulemaking process. While not required, Staff requests that comments be submitted as proposed replacement language where possible, to facilitate incorporation into the draft rules.
Workshop Schedule
Date
Time
Topic/Session Focus
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Overview of the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act and Rulemaking Objectives
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Technical, Safety, and Implementation Considerations for CO₂ Pipelines
Tuesday, NMarch 3, 2026
9:00 – 12:00 PM
Edits to the draft rules, IEMA emergency planning provisions, and the proposed CO₂ pipeline fee structure
All workshops will be held virtually, and meeting materials and video recordings will be posted following each session.
Workshop Topics
CCS Rulemaking Workshop Agenda
CCS Rulemaking Workshop Agenda – March 3, 2026
Request for Written Comments
The ICC Staff invites interested stakeholders and members of the public to submit written comments related to the draft rules implementing the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act (220 ILCS 75).
Comments received will help inform any edits or clarifications to the draft rules prior to their formal submission to the Commission for consideration in a rulemaking proceeding.
Comments responses will be posted publicly on this webpage once compiled.
Instructions for Submitting Comments
Initial comments should be submitted by Friday, October 31, 2025.
Second round of comments due by COB, November 7, 2025
Final round of comments due by COB, March 6, 2026
Send electronic comments to:
icc.ccs.rulemaking@illinois.gov
Subject line: “CCS Rulemaking – Written Comments”
Please include your name, organization (if applicable), and contact information in your submission.
All written comments will be posted publicly on the ICC’s Carbon Capture and Sequestration Rulemaking Workshops webpage.
City of Peoria
Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines
JSA
Illinois Manufacturer's Association
Illinois Farm Bureau
SFox
IIIFFC
Phillips and Bathke
Illinois Renewable Fuels Association
Coalition to Stop CO2
Illinois Farm Bureau - Laura Harmon
IL Renewable Fuels Association - Brad Stotler
Jonathan Phillips
Laura Lurkins - Comments 1
Laura Lurkins - Comments 2
Mia Korinke
Richard Stuckey
Sangamon County - Daniel Hamilton
Wibke Weymach
Alec Messina - API
City of Peoria
Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines
Illinois Farm Bureau
Illinois Renewable Fuels Association
Next Steps
Following completion of the workshops, Commission Staff will consider stakeholder input to determine whether revisions to the draft rules are appropriate.
After any necessary edits are made, the draft rules will be submitted to the Commission to initiate the formal rulemaking proceeding for 220 ILCS 75.
Get Involved
To join the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Rulemaking Workshop distribution list, complete the sign-up form.
Join The Distribution List
For questions, please contact ICC Staff at
icc.ccs.rulemaking@illinois.gov