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40 CFR 144.24: Class V wells.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 40—Protection of Environment
  2. CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
  3. SUBCHAPTER D—WATER PROGRAMS
  4. PART 144—UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
  5. Subpart C—Authorization of Underground Injection by Rule

(a) A Class V injection well is authorized by rule, subject to the conditions in § 144.84

(b) Duration of well authorization by rule. Well authorization under this section expires upon the effective date of a permit issued pursuant to § 144.25, § 144.31, § 144.33 or § 144.34, or upon proper closure of the well.

(c) Prohibition of injection. An owner or operator of a well which is authorized by rule pursuant to this section is prohibited from injecting into the well:

(1) Upon the effective date of an applicable permit denial;

(2) Upon failure to submit a permit application in a timely manner pursuant to § 144.25 or § 144.31;

(3) Upon failure to submit inventory information in a timely manner pursuant to § 144.26; or

(4) Upon failure to comply with a request for information in a timely manner pursuant to § 144.27.

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