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Underground Injection Control
Course List
- Class V Underground Injection Wells
- Introduction to the Underground Injection Control Program
- Introduction to UIC Permitting
- Underground Injection Control Inspector Certification
Class V Underground Injection Wells
Course Description: In January 2000, EPA promulgated regulations with requirements for certain specific Class V injection wells. The training explains the federal Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and the requirements for owners and operators of Class V large capacity cesspools and motor vehicle waste disposal wells. It discusses other changes to the UIC regulations and partnership opportunities for EPA and local authorities to implement the rule.
Sponsored by: Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U.S. EPA, Washington, D. C.
Intended for: state, tribal and EPA Regional staff and technical assistance providers
Duration: One day
For More Information, Contact: Robyn Delehanty (delehanty.robyn@epa.gov), 202-564-3880
Introduction to the Underground Injection Control Program
Course Description: This course explains what an injection well is and how it relates to subsurface geology. It reviews the origins of the underground injection control (UIC) program and program elements under SDWA. The module also describes some of the challenges facing today’s UIC program.
Sponsored by: Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U.S. EPA, Washington, D.C.
Intended for: State, Tribal and EPA staff.
Duration: This course can be presented in one day, or combined with other SDWA introductory modules found in this Course Catalog for a longer training session.
For More Information, Contact: Jamie Bourne (bourne.james@epa.gov), 617-918-1610
Comments: This course can be presented in one day, combined with other introductory modules found in this Course Catalog for a longer training session, or presented as a Web conference.
Introduction to UIC Permitting
Course Description: This training module provides an introduction to UIC permitting issues for new permit writers. The course discusses permit requirements and explains what to look for in reviewing each of the attachments to a UIC permit application The course also provides a forum for sharing permit strategies among UIC professionals.
Sponsored by: Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U.S. EPA, Washington, D.C.
Intended for: State, Tribal and EPA Regional staff, and technical assistance providers.
Duration: Three days.
For More Information, Contact: Jamie Bourne (bourne.james@epa.gov), 617-918-1610
Underground Injection Control Inspector Certification
Course Description: This course is a requirement under EPA Order 3500.1 for anyone conducting or supervising an individual who conducts a UIC inspection. The course provides instruction on the types of inspections conducted on all classes of UIC wells. Course participants will learn how to prepare for an inspection, inspection techniques and legal requirements, standard operating procedures, and proper field safety. Technical discussions will center on the different types of well construction in each well class, how wells are tested to ensure protection of Underground Sources of Drinking Water, and the proper methods for plugging and abandoning wells. Case histories will be presented and field work will supplement classroom training. In addition, the statutory and regulatory basis for the UIC program regulations, the relevant SDWA provisions, the relevant text from 40 CFR, and statutes that overlap with UIC (i.e., RCRA, CWA) will be discussed. Participants are required to take and pass an exam at the end of the course in order to receive certification.
Sponsored by: U.S. EPA Region 3
Intended for: EPA, State, and Tribal UIC staff.
Duration: Four days of classroom instruction, including one-half day of field training.
For More Information, Contact: Steve Platt (platt.steve@epa.gov), 215-814-5464
Comments: The course manual and slides are also available in Spanish.