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EPA/WATER RIN: 2040-AE98 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
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: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 144-146 (proposed revision)     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/25/2008  73 FR 43491   
Final Action  12/00/2010    
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