Illinois Eminent Domain Rules for CO2 Pipelines Pathway: Carbon Capture and Negative Emissions → Carbon Capture and Sequestration → Expanding CO2 PipelinesJurisdiction: States and State Governments → State Legislatures In 2011, SB 1821 identified procedures for the Illinois Commerce Commission to authorize the construction of carbon dioxide pipelines, including through the exercise of eminent domain authority to acquire easements in property.