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Underground Injection Control (UIC)

Enhancing Coordination and Communication with States on Review and Approval of Aquifer Exemption Requests

The memorandum in the link provided is for UIC program managers.  It promotes a consistent, predictable process for the review of aquifer exemption requests under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).  

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