R644-2-2. Prohibition of Unauthorized Injection and Injection Depth Waivers

(1) Any underground injection of carbon dioxide, except as authorized by a permit or rule, is prohibited after the effective date of these Title R644. Construction or operation of any CO2 Sequestration facility and an associated Class VI well is prohibited until a permit under these Title R644 has been issued. (2) Any underground injection that violates Title R644 is subject to enforcement action. (3) Class VI wells cannot be authorized by rule to inject carbon dioxide. Class VI wells must be permitted by the operator with an associated CO2 Sequestration facility permit. (4) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, the division will not grant an operator a waiver as to the Class VI well injection depth requirements to inject the carbon dioxide stream below the lowermost formation containing a USDW.