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EPA will develop industry regulations for carbon sequestration

Posted at 11:21 AM on 12 Oct 2007

Setting aside questions of technical challenges and commercial viability, the U.S. EPA has announced that it will develop industry regulations for carbon sequestration by power plants. By next summer, expect exciting new regulations to "ensure there is a consistent and effective permit system under the Safe Drinking Water Act" for injecting captured carbon dioxide deep underground.

sources: Reuters, United Press International

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