Federal Register #2026-22085

EPA proposal to grant Alaska primacy over Class VI carbon sequestration wells

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes to grant Alaska regulatory authority over Class VI carbon sequestration wells. - Government entities: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); State of Alaska; Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC). - Proposed action: EPA would approve Alaska’s application for primary enforcement responsibility over Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI wells under the Safe Drinking Water Act. If approved, AOGCC would issue and enforce permits for wells used for geologic carbon sequestration. - Scope limitation: The proposed program excludes wells in Indian country and areas of exclusive Federal jurisdiction. - Procurement status: This is a proposed regulatory action, not a procurement. No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are solicited or identified. EPA plans to accept public comments and hold a virtual public hearing.

Description

The EPA proposes to approve Alaska’s application for primary enforcement responsibility (primacy) for Class VI underground injection wells under section 1422 of the Safe Drinking Water Act. If approved, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission would issue and enforce UIC Class VI permits for geologic carbon sequestration wells. The proposed program excludes wells located within Indian country or areas of exclusive Federal jurisdiction. Comments are due December 14, 2026, and EPA will hold one virtual public hearing during the comment period.

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