40-11-13. Reservoir integrity.

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Effective 5/6/2026

(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 private nuisance or a public nuisance, as defined in Section 78B-6a-101 .

(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.

Amended by Chapter 401 , 2026 General Session