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In the last few years there has been a surge in interest in the geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2), a process often referred to as carbon capture and storage, or carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), as a way to mitigate man-made CO2 emissions and thereby help address climate change concerns. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA; P.L. 110- 140) contains measures to promote research and development of CCS technology, to assess sequestration capacity, and to clarify the framework for issuance of CO2 pipeline rights-of-way on public land. Other legislative proposals have also sought to encourage the development of CO2 sequestration, capture, and transportation technology. A number of measures have been introduced in the 111th Congress that could further development and deployment of CCS technology, including H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES), which was passed by the House in June of 2009.