ENERGY: Estalishes notice and public hearing requirements prior to issuance of orders, permits, or certificates for carbon dioxide sequestration (OR INCREASE SD EX See Note)

HB 840 requires the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy to hold public hearings and provide notice to affected parishes before issuing permits or certificates for carbon dioxide sequestration projects. Specifically, it mandates that the department notify parish governing authorities (via email) and conduct public hearings in every parish where CO2 pipelines or storage facilities are planned. The law also requires the department to give "substantial consideration" to local government comments during decision-making. This applies to all permits, certificates of public convenience, and injection operations related to CO2 storage or transport, ensuring community input precedes regulatory approvals. The bill does not change project standards but adds procedural requirements for transparency.