Federal Register #2026-20846

EPA approves Colorado’s Class VI carbon sequestration well program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is approving Colorado’s authority to oversee Class VI carbon sequestration wells under the Underground Injection Control program. - Government buyer and offices: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Water, Region 8 Water Division. - Colorado program administrator: Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC), authorized to administer and enforce the Class VI program in Colorado, including issuing permits for geologic carbon sequestration wells. - Scope and limits: EPA retains permitting authority for Class VI wells on Indian lands in Colorado. The rule also codifies previously approved, non-substantial changes to Colorado’s Class II injection well program. - Oversight requirements: EPA oversight includes quarterly noncompliance reports and annual performance reports. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity. No products, quantities, vendors, OEMs, or contract value are specified.

Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves Colorado's application for primary enforcement responsibility for Class VI injection wells under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This enables the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission to issue and enforce UIC Class VI permits for geologic carbon sequestration. EPA remains the permitting authority for Class VI wells on Indian lands in Colorado. The final rule also codifies previously approved, non-substantial changes to Colorado's UIC program for Class II injection wells.

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