Illinois Statutes Chapter 220. Utilities § 75/10. Definitions

§ 10. Definitions. As used in this Act:

“Carbon dioxide pipeline” or “pipeline” means the in-state portion of a pipeline, including appurtenant facilities, property rights, and easements, that are used exclusively for the purpose of transporting carbon dioxide to a point of sale, storage or other carbon management application. “Carbon dioxide pipeline” or “pipeline” does not include the portion of pipelines sold or used for enhanced oil recovery in this State.

“Commission” means the Illinois Commerce Commission.

“Legacy carbon dioxide pipeline” includes any carbon dioxide pipeline constructed before July 1, 2024 that is less than one mile in length, is located on property entirely owned by the pipeline operator, and is used to transport carbon dioxide to an injection well.

“New carbon dioxide pipeline” means any carbon dioxide pipeline constructed after July 1, 2024.

“Sequester” has the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 1-10 of the Illinois Power Agency Act. “Sequester” does not include the sale or use of carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery in Illinois.

“Transportation” means the physical movement of carbon dioxide by pipeline conducted for a person's own use or account or the use or account of another person or persons.