- (1) Any underground injection of carbon dioxide, except as authorized by a permit or rule, is prohibited after the effective date of these Title R644. Construction or operation of any CO2 Sequestration facility and an associated Class VI well is prohibited until a permit under these Title R644 has been issued.
- (2) Any underground injection that violates Title R644 is subject to enforcement action.
- (3) Class VI wells cannot be authorized by rule to inject carbon dioxide. Class VI wells must be permitted by the operator with an associated CO2 Sequestration facility permit.
- (4) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, the division will not grant an operator a waiver as to the Class VI well injection depth requirements to inject the carbon dioxide stream below the lowermost formation containing a USDW.
KEY: oil and gas law
Date of Last Change: July 31, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 40-11-3