Parish wants local oversight of carbon sequestration injection wells - American Press

Parish wants local oversight of carbon sequestration injection wells - American Press

The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury is calling for local oversight of Class VI carbon sequestration injection wells within the parish. The request stems from significant community concerns regarding public health and safety, particularly the potential risk to drinking water.. In a letter to Gov. Jeff Landry, the police jury is requesting that local governments, including Jeff Davis Parish, be granted “clear authority to approve or deny Class VI CO…