Michigan Seeks State Control of Carbon…Michigan Seeks State Control of Carbon Capture Permitting

Michigan lawmakers introduced three bills that would transfer oversight of Class VI carbon-storage well permits from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the state. The proposal would give the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy permitting authority, with supporters arguing that state control could speed approvals and attract investment while supporting emissions reductions in industrial sectors. The bills are proposed legislation; the article does not establish whether they have advanced or become law.