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EPA/WATER | RIN: 2040-AE98 | Publication ID: Fall 2008 |
Title: Federal Requirements Under the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Geologic Sequestration (GS) Wells | |
Abstract: Geologic Sequestration (GS) is the process of injecting CO2 that has been captured from an emission source, such as a coal fired electric power plant, into deep subsurface rock formations for long term storage. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires EPA to regulate the injection of fluid, including gases such as CO2, to prevent the endangerment of underground sources of drinking water (USDWs) and public health. In March 2007, EPA issued guidance to assist State and EPA Regional Underground Injection Control Programs in processing permit applications for pilot and other demonstration scale GS projects. EPA committed to following up the guidance with the development of a long term management framework for permitting commercial scale GS projects. The rule when finalized will establish these new Federal requirements for States and Regional UIC Programs. | |
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: Yes | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 144 to 146 (proposed revision) | |
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: SAN No. 5211; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-16626.pdf; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OW-2008-0390 | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Federal, State |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/uic/wells_sequestration.html | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Lee Whitehurst Environmental Protection Agency Water 4606M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 564-3896 Email: whitehurst.lee@epamail.epa.gov |