Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline company files with the department a verified certificate stating the reasons that the designation of confidential information is necessary, the carbon dioxide transmission pipeline company may designate information that it submits in an application to the department, or in subsequent reports, as trade secret or confidential and proprietary information.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-39-1-5

  • carbon dioxide: means a fluid consisting of more than ninety percent (90%) carbon dioxide molecules. See Indiana Code 14-39-1-1
  • carbon dioxide transmission pipeline: means the part of a pipeline in Indiana, including appurtenant facilities, property rights, and easements, that is used exclusively for the purpose of transporting carbon dioxide to a carbon management application, including sequestration, enhanced oil recovery, and deep saline injection, within or outside Indiana. See Indiana Code 14-39-1-2
  • Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
     (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to information referred to in section 4(a)(4)(D) of this chapter.

     (c) The department shall exercise all necessary caution to avoid public disclosure of confidential information designated under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.150-2011, SEC.18.