Newsom Signs EJ-Opposed Bill To Develop CO2 Pipeline Regulations

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has signed into law a bill requiring the State Fire Marshall (SFM) to adopt regulations for the transportation of carbon dioxide in pipelines, including safety standards that must be as protective as proposed requirements from the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). But environmental justice (EJ) and other groups are criticizing the move because they want a partial moratorium on CO2 pipelines in the state to remain in place at least until PHMSA...