Tell Your Representatives to support the Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage Protections Act (HB3119)

Illinois House of Representatives

**Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a technology that has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help combat climate change. However, CCS also poses some risks, such as the potential for leaks and accidents.**

**ILLINOIS HB3119 would put in place important safeguards to protect Illinois residents and the environment from the risks of CCS projects. The bill would require CCS projects to undergo rigorous safety and environmental reviews, and it would hold developers liable for any damage caused by their projects. The bill would also prohibit the use of eminent domain to acquire land for CCS projects, and it would require developers to pay a fee to the state to help fund research on CCS and to pay for the long-term monitoring and maintenance of CCS facilities.**

**I urge you to sign this petition in support of ILLINOIS HB3119. This bill is an important step in ensuring that CCS projects are safe and environmentally responsible.**

**Here are some of the benefits of signing this petition:**

* You will be helping to protect Illinois residents and the environment from the risks of CCS projects.
* You will be supporting a bill that is supported by a broad coalition of environmental groups, labor unions, and community organizations.
* You will be helping to ensure that CCS projects are developed in a way that benefits the economy and protects the environment.

**Please take a moment to sign this petition today. Thank you for your support!**
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To: Illinois House of Representatives
From: [Your Name]

To the Illinois General Assembly,

We, the undersigned, are writing to express our support for Illinois House Bill 3119, the Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage Protections Act. This bill would put in place important safeguards to protect Illinois residents and the environment from the risks of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.

CCS is a technology that captures carbon dioxide from power plants and other industrial facilities and then stores it underground. While CCS has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it also poses a number of risks, including the potential for leaks, accidents, and environmental damage.

HB3119 would address these risks by requiring CCS projects to meet a number of safety and environmental standards. The bill would also require CCS operators to obtain the consent of landowners before injecting carbon dioxide into their property.

We believe that HB3119 is an important step in protecting Illinois residents and the environment from the risks of CCS. We urge you to support this bill.