Ariz. Admin. Code § 18-9-B609

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R18-9-B609 - Prohibition of Hazardous Waste Injection and Class IV Wells

A. Hazardous Waste Injection.

1. The following are prohibited, except as provided in subsection (B)(3):

a. The construction of any well for the purpose of hazardous waste injection.

b. The operation of any well for the purpose of hazardous waste injection.

2. The owner or operator of a well for the purpose of hazardous waste injection shall close the well in accordance with this subsection.

3. The owner or operator of a well for the purpose of hazardous waste injection shall comply with the following requirements regarding closure of the well.

a. Prior to abandoning any well for the purpose of hazardous waste injection, the owner or operator shall plug or otherwise close the well in a manner acceptable to the Director.

b. The owner or operator of a well for the purpose of hazardous waste injection must notify the Director of intent to abandon the well at least 30 days prior to abandonment.

B. Class IV.

1. The following are prohibited, except as provided in subsection (B)(3) of this Section:

a. The construction of any Class IV well.

b. The operation or maintenance of any Class IV well.

2. The owner or operator of a Class IV well shall comply with the requirements of R18-9-H649 regarding closure of Class IV wells.

3. Wells used to inject contaminated groundwater that has been treated and is being reinjected into the same formation that it was drawn are not prohibited by this Section if such injection is approved by the Administrator or the Director pursuant to subsections (a), (b) or (c) below:

a. Provisions for cleanup of releases under CERCLA, or

b. The requirements and provisions under RCRA, or

c. The requirements and provisions under other applicable state laws for corrective and remedial action.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R18-9-B609

New Section made by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 1903, effective 9/6/2022.