- (1) Underground injection of carbon dioxide for geologic storage that causes or allows movement of fluid into an USDW is prohibited, unless the USDW is an exempted aquifer under Section R644-2-4.
- (2) No CO2 Sequestration facility operator shall construct, operate, maintain, convert, plug, abandon, or conduct any injection activity in a manner that allows the movement of fluid containing any contaminant into an USDW, if the presence of that contaminant may endanger an USDW or may adversely affect the health of persons. The operator must show that the objectives of this section are fulfilled.
- (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the division or the board may take emergency action upon receipt of information that a contaminant is present in or likely to enter a public water system or USDW may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons.
KEY: oil and gas law
Date of Last Change: July 31, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 40-11-3