Closure of storage site by the operator
- Close CO2 storage site when required or with consent
Northern Ireland Statutory Rule
2015
United Kingdom
The Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Licensing etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015
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10 compliance obligations
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Schedules
Post-closure plan
- Submit post-closure plan for CO2 storage site before closure
Post-closure obligations
- Meet post-closure obligations for a closed CO₂ storage site
Extraction of stored CO
- Do not extract stored CO₂ without prior written consent
Acceptance and injection of CO
- Ensure CO₂ stream purity and keep injection records
Monitoring
- Monitor CO2 storage complex and keep monitoring plan updated
Reporting and notification of leakages and significant irregularities
- Submit periodic reports and immediately notify authorities of CO₂ leakages
Notification and implementation of changes
- Notify the regulator of planned changes to your CO2 storage site
Financial security
- Maintain financial security covering all storage permit obligations
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Interpretation
Review, and modification or revocation of the storage permit
Corrective measures
Interpretation
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Corrective measures
- Comply with authority's directions to take corrective measures for carbon storage leaks
Browse 17 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Limitation on licensing powers
Applications for a licence
Appraisal term
Content of a licence
Applications for a storage permit
Grant of storage permits
Content of storage permits
Review, modification and revocation of storage permits
Consequences of revocation of a storage permit
Post-closure plan
Post-closure obligations
Inspections
Inspectors
Inspection reports
Offences
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