💧EPA Considers Approval of Texas Class VI UIC Program
Texas Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program; Class VI Primacy
Summary
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) has received a complete Underground Injection Control (UIC) program revision application from the State of Texas, requesting primary enforcement responsibility (primacy) for Class VI injection wells under Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1422. The EPA's approval would allow the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) to issue and enforce compliance with UIC Class VI permits for injection wells used for geologic carbon sequestration. In this action, the EPA proposes to approve Texas' application to implement the UIC program for Class VI injection wells located within the State, except those on Indian lands.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rule involves the approval of Texas' application for primacy over Class VI injection wells under the UIC program, which carries regulatory requirements for businesses operating in geologic carbon sequestration. Companies will need to comply with comprehensive permitting and operational regulations to prevent endangerment of underground sources of drinking water.