The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 awarded a $1,930,000 Project Grant to the State Oil & Gas Board of Alabama under the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program Grants: Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells (CFDA 66.486). The funding will enable the state to implement a UIC Class VI program and obtain primacy to develop and oversee a permit program for carbon sequestration injection wells. Key activities include developing Class VI regulations, environmental justice frameworks, a data management system, and reporting mechanisms. Anticipated deliverables include annual and final reports, a database, a quality assurance program, and the state's primacy application. The grant aims to protect underground drinking water sources, prevent potential human health and environmental impacts in overburdened communities, and mitigate climate change by reducing atmospheric CO2 emissions. The award period runs from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2029.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $1.9m | 8/21/24 |