Texas Underground Injection Control Program: Class VI Primacy
Summary
The EPA is proposing to let Texas manage its own underground injection control program for Class VI wells, which are used to permanently store carbon dioxide deep underground to fight climate change. This change would give Texas more control over approving and monitoring these wells instead of the federal government doing it.
Key Points
- 1Texas would take over responsibility for approving and inspecting wells that inject carbon dioxide into the ground for long-term storage
- 2This applies specifically to 'Class VI' wells, a category created for carbon storage projects that didn't exist in earlier regulations
- 3The public can submit comments on this proposal until August 2, 2025, and the EPA will review feedback before making a final decision
- 4Texas companies involved in carbon capture and storage projects would work with state regulators instead of federal EPA officials
- 5The change is part of efforts to expand carbon storage as a climate change solution, making it easier for Texas to develop these projects
Key Dates
June 17, 2025
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