A storage operator shall comply with the obligations set forth hereinbelow. These obligations are, however, not exhaustive, and the storage operator is responsible for other obligations required or implied by these regulations governing geologic storage of carbon dioxide.

1. 1. The storage operator shall comply with all conditions of the plan for storage operations approved by the Board. Further the storage operator shall comply with any well permits approved by the Board. Any noncompliance constitutes a violation and is grounds for enforcement action, including termination of the plan and termination of the storage facility.
   2. The storage operator shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or correct any adverse impact on the environment resulting from noncompliance with the storage facility plan approved by the Board.
   3. The storage operator shall be prepared at all times to implement the emergency and remedial response plan.
   4. The storage operator shall at all times properly operate and maintain all storage facilities which are installed or used by the storage operator in its storage operations. Proper operation and maintenance includes effective performance, adequate funding, adequate staffing and training, and adequate laboratory and process controls, including appropriate quality assurance procedures.
   5. The storage operator shall furnish to the Board, within a time specified by the Board, any information which the Board may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating the approval of the storage facility.
   6. The storage operator shall allow the Board or an authorized representative to:

   1. i. Enter upon the storage facility premises where records must be kept under the conditions of the permit;
      ii. At reasonable times, have access to and copy any records related to storage operations;
      iii. At reasonable times, inspect any facilities, equipment, including monitoring and control equipment, practices, or operations.
2. 7. The storage operator shall prepare, maintain, and comply with a testing and monitoring plan.
   8. The storage operator shall comply with all reporting requirements.
   9. The storage operator must obtain an injection well permit, and injection wells must meet the construction and completion requirements.
   10. The storage operator shall prepare, maintain, and comply with a plugging plan.
   11. The storage operator shall establish mechanical integrity prior to commencing injection and maintain mechanical integrity.
   12. The storage operator shall implement an approved worker safety plan.
   13. The storage operator shall comply with leak detection and reporting requirements.
   14. The storage operator shall conduct a corrosion monitoring and prevention plan.
   15. The storage operator shall prepare, maintain, and comply with the corrective action plan.
   16. The storage operator shall maintain financial responsibility.
   17. The storage operator shall maintain and comply with the post-injection site care and facility closure plan.
   18. The storage operator shall at the end of each calendar year provide the Board with a list of third-party contractors having the knowledge and expertise to perform operations in the event of default by the storage operator.

Author: S. Marvin Rogers

Statutory Authority: 9-17-150 et seq. of the Code of Alabama (1975)

History: New Rule: Published November 27, 2024; effective January 11, 2025.