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Utah Underground Injection Control Permit (14-UT-c)

Information current as of 2022
The Safe Drinking Water Act requires Utah to implement technical criteria and standards to protect underground sources of drinking water from contamination. Under Utah Admin. Code r. 317-7-6.1, the owner or operator of a new underground injection well is required to submit UIC Inventory Information or to obtain a permit from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Class V underground injection wells are authorized by rule, subject to limitations and conditions provided in Utah Admin. Code r. 317-7-6.5.



Underground Injection Control Permit Process


14-UT-c.1 - Hold Pre-application Meeting (Optional)

The Utah DEQ Division of Water Quality, the Utah Division of Water Right, and the developer hold a pre-application meeting.

14-UT-c.2 - Does the UIC Program Require a Permit?

Under Utah Admin. Code r. 317-7-6.4, the Executive Secretary may require any owner or operator of a Class I, III, or V well authorized by rule under Utah Admin. Code r. 317-7-6.3 to apply for and obtain an individual or area permit. The Executive Secretary may require a permit if:

  • The injection well is not in compliance with applicable rules;
  • The injection is not or no longer within the category of wells and types of wells authorized by rule; or
  • For protection of an USDW

An owner or operator of an underground injection control well authorized by rule under Utah Admin. Code r. 317-7-6.3 may request a permit from the Executive Secretary of DEQ.

14-UT-c.3 – Well Inventory Report

The owner or operator of an underground injection control well authorized by rule under Utah Admin. Code r. 317-7-6.3 must submit inventory information to the Executive Secretary of DEQ on a UIC Inventory Information Form before injection begins. Utah Admin. Code r. 317-7-6.4(c)(5). The General form should be used for geothermal power re-injection wells.

14-UT-c.4 - Authorization by Rule Letter

The DEQ Division of Water Quality sends the developer an Authorization by Rule Letter.

14-UT-c.5 – Underground Injection Control Permit Application

If the DEQ determines that the project requires a Class V UIC Permit, the developer must prepare and sign an Underground Injection Control Class V Permit Application.

14-UT-c.6 to 14-UT-c.7 - Review Application for Completeness

DWQ/UIC staff reviews the application for completeness within 30 days of receiving the application and accepts the application if complete. Underground Injection Control Class V Permit Application.

14-UT-c.8 - Does the DEQ Issue a Draft Permit?

The DEQ reviews the application and determines whether to allow the developer to proceed with the proposed underground injection. Underground Injection Control Class V Permit Application.

14-UT-c.9 - Draft Underground Injection Control Permit

If the DEQ decides to allow the developer to proceed with the proposed underground injection, the DEQ issues a Draft Permit. Underground Injection Control Class V Permit Application.

14-UT-c.10 - Publish Notice of Intent to Issue Permit

DWQ/UIC staff prepares and publishes notice of intent to issue permit. Underground Injection Control Class V Permit Application.

14-UT-c.11 - Submit Comments

The public has 30 days to submit comments on the draft permit. Utah Admin. Code r. 317-7-13.

14-UT-c.12 - Respond to Public Comments

DWQ/UIC staff responds to any comments that may have been submitted during the public comment period. Underground Injection Control Class V Permit Application.

14-UT-c.13 - Modify Draft Permit (if required)

DWQ/UIC staff revises the draft permit to address public comments. Underground Injection Control Class V Permit Application.

14-UT-c.14 - Underground Injection Control Permit

The DWQ/UIC staff issues or denies the UIC permit. Underground Injection Control Class V Permit Application.


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Edit Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Underground Injection Control Permitting Contact 801.536.4352 ccady@utahabbazabbagov Visit Website

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