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A coalition of environmental organizations argues that mature and old-growth (MOG) forests are critical for carbon sequestration and biodiversity, and must be protected from logging via a national BLM rule. The document details the ecological value of MOG, identifies ongoing logging threats on BLM lands, and argues that such protections are consistent with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and Biden administration executive orders.

CATF argues that the California Air Resources Board's draft protocol for carbon capture and geologic sequestration relies on arbitrary timeframes, specifically a 100-year post-closure monitoring requirement, which may deter investment. CATF proposes a performance-based approach where site closure is determined by demonstrating CO2 plume stability and storage integrity rather than a fixed duration. The document highlights the different risk profiles of saline brine storage versus enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and cites the Mountaineer project in West Virginia as an example where stability was demonstrated in three years, allowing for early closure.