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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Carbon dioxide injected into and stored in a reservoir in compliance with the requirements of this section is not:
(a) pollution, as that term is defined in Section 4-18-103; or
(b) a nuisance, as that term is defined in Section 4-44-102.
(2) A reservoir is only appropriate for geologic carbon storage if the board determines and the operator demonstrates that:
(a) carbon dioxide cannot escape the reservoir at a rate exceeding the lower of 1% or the standard recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency;
(b) no additional substances will be introduced into the storage facility that could compromise the integrity of the storage reservoir; and
(c) the operator has a plan to maintain the integrity of the reservoir.
(3) When making a determination described in Subsection (2), the board may rely upon:
(a) a finding from the Utah Geological Survey, created in Section 79-3-201 that the reservoir is appropriate for the storage of carbon dioxide; and
(b) reports and findings from the Department of Environmental Quality, created in Section 19-1-104.
(4) The board shall take action to enforce the provisions of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 40. Mines and Mining § 40-11-13. Reservoir integrity - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-40-mines-and-mining/ut-code-sect-40-11-13/
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