This ICR is approved. OMB notes that the burden estimates are primarily for state primacy applications to receive authority to administer the Class VI program. A very small burden is estimated for a few Class VI wells beginning in the 3rd year of the approval period. When this ICR is resubmitted for renewal, the agency should update these estimates to reflect full implementation and the full projected number of Class VI wells.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2014
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2011
425,682
0
425,651
1,013,399
0
1,000,648
113,763,245
0
104,697,829
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is promulgating federal requirements under the UIC program for carbon dioxide (CO2) geologic sequestration (GS) wells. GS is the process of injecting CO2 captured from an emission source (e.g., a power plant
or industrial facility) into deep subsurface rock formations for long-term storage. It is part of a portfolio of options that could help reduce CO2 emissions to the atmosphere and mitigate climate
change. EPA's Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW) is promulgating a regulation that will require the collection of information to ensure a consistent approach to the permitting application and monitoring requirements for all CO2 GS wells.
US Code:
40 USC 144
Name of Law: Underground Injection Control Program
US Code:
40 USC 145
Name of Law: : State UIC Program Requirement
US Code:
40 USC 146
Name of Law: UIC Program: Criteria and Standards
US Code:
40 USC 147
Name of Law: State UIC Programs
US Code:
40 USC 148
Name of Law: Hazardous Waste Injection Restrictions
The GS Rule establishes a new class of injection well - Class VI - for GS projects based
on the unique challenges of preventing potential endangerment to underground sources of
drinking water (USDWs) from these operations. The GS Rule mandates technical criteria for
geological site characterization; determination of the area of review (AoR) and corrective action; well construction and operation; mechanical integrity testing (MIT) and monitoring; and well plugging, post-injection site care (PISC) and site closure.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form 7520-7 UIC Program-Private Entities
0370ss23.pdf
UIC Program-Private Entities