UIC Primacy Programs
Alabama
The State of Alabama's UIC Program is implemented by the Alabama Oil and Gas Board, Groundwater Protection Program which regulates Class 2 wells, and the Department of Environmental Management which regulates all other injection wells. Alabama has several Class 3 wells, the only such wells found in Region 4. Class 1 wells are prohibited by State regulation.
Florida
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulates all classes of injection wells except Class 2 (which are regulated by EPA). Florida has many Class 1 wells, one of which is a hazardous waste injection well. The majority of Florida's Class 1 wells are municipal wastewater disposal wells.
Georgia
The Watershed Protection Regulatory Support Program of Georgia's Environmental Protection Division implements the UIC Program for all well classes. Currently, only Class 5 wells are found within the State.
Mississippi
The UIC Program in the State of Mississippi is implemented by the Mississippi Oil & Gas Board which regulates Class 2 wells, and the Management Support Branch , Department of Environmental Quality which regulates all other well classes. In addition to Class 2 injection wells, Mississippi has Class 1 hazardous waste injection wells, Class 1 non-hazardous injection wells, and Class 5 injection wells.
North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources implements the UIC Program for all well classes. However, since the disposal of any waste through a well is banned by statute in the State, Class 1, 2, and 3 wells are prohibited. Several types of Class 5 wells are also prohibited such as gaseous hydrocarbon storage, nuclear waste disposal, and waste disposal wells.
South Carolina
The UIC Program in the State of South Carolina is implemented by the Department of Health and Environmental Control which regulates all classes of injection wells. Class 1 wells are prohibited in the State. Currently, only Class 5 wells are found within the State.