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Underground Injection Control (UIC)

Supporting Documents for the Final Rule for UIC Class VI Wells

Federal register notices were posted to announce the final Class VI rule for the long-term subsurface storage of carbon dioxide (CO2), and the effective date of implementation.

The Agency also prepared a fact sheet for the Class VI to provide a quick Overview to explain:

  • Program requirements
  • Why the rule was needed
  • Who is affected by the rule
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