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NETL - USDOE NETL - USDOE BRIEFING BRIEFING

Mike Paque, Ben Grunewald, Paul Jehn & Mike Paque, Ben Grunewald, Paul Jehn & Mike NickolausMike NickolausGround Water Protection CouncilGround Water Protection Council

July 6, 2005July 6, 2005Tulsa, OKTulsa, OK

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Ground Water Protection CouncilGround Water Protection CouncilMission StatementMission Statement

A national association of state A national association of state underground injection and ground water underground injection and ground water protection agenciesprotection agencies whose mission is to whose mission is to promote the protection and conservation of promote the protection and conservation of ground water resources for all beneficial ground water resources for all beneficial uses, recognizing ground water as a critical uses, recognizing ground water as a critical component of the ecosystem.component of the ecosystem.

The Ground Water Protection Council The Ground Water Protection Council provides a forum for stakeholder provides a forum for stakeholder communication and research in order to communication and research in order to improve governments’ role in the protection improve governments’ role in the protection and conservation of ground water.and conservation of ground water.

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GWPC Board of DirectorsGWPC Board of Directors

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Participating OrganizationsParticipating Organizations

State AgenciesState Agencies Environmental Environmental

AgenciesAgencies Natural Resource Natural Resource

DepartmentsDepartments Oil & Gas AgenciesOil & Gas Agencies Health DepartmentsHealth Departmentsi.e. TCEQ & TRRCi.e. TCEQ & TRRC

Federal AgenciesFederal Agencies USEPAUSEPA USDOEUSDOE USGSUSGS BLMBLM

Regulated CommunityRegulated Community Oil & Gas IndustryOil & Gas Industry Chemical & Chemical & ManufacturingManufacturing

Other Participating GroupsOther Participating Groups ConsultantsConsultants Associations (ACC,API, SMRI)Associations (ACC,API, SMRI) Environmental OrganizationsEnvironmental Organizations Local GovernmentLocal Government Tribal GovernmentTribal Government Data ManagementData Management

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UIC / CERA (Cost Effective UIC / CERA (Cost Effective Regulatory Approach) InitiativesRegulatory Approach) Initiatives

1.1. Data Data

2.2. Oil & Gas Production & InjectionOil & Gas Production & Injection

3.3. State & Federal Program State & Federal Program CoordinationCoordination

4.4. New Injection PossibilitiesNew Injection Possibilities

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UIC/CERA Data InitiativesUIC/CERA Data Initiatives

UIC Measures of SuccessUIC Measures of Success

Toxic Release InventoryToxic Release Inventory

Class I UIC Well InventoryClass I UIC Well Inventory

RBDMSRBDMS

Class III Well InventoryClass III Well Inventory

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UIC Measures of SuccessUIC Measures of Success

GWPC Member InputGWPC Member Input

2005 EPA Water Strategy 2005 EPA Water Strategy Guidance DocumentGuidance Document

Ongoing Development of EPA Ongoing Development of EPA Guidance Document on UIC Guidance Document on UIC Measures of a Successful UIC Measures of a Successful UIC ProgramProgram

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UIC Data InitiativesUIC Data Initiatives

UIC Measures of SuccessUIC Measures of Success

Toxic Release InventoryToxic Release Inventory

Class I UIC Well InventoryClass I UIC Well Inventory

RBDMSRBDMS

Class III Well InventoryClass III Well Inventory

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Toxic Release InventoryToxic Release Inventory

As announced at the 2005 As announced at the 2005 GWPC UIC Conference – A GWPC UIC Conference – A small but significant change small but significant change has been made in the EPA has been made in the EPA report of injection volumes report of injection volumes differentiating wastes differentiating wastes placed in the subsurface placed in the subsurface from other releases.from other releases.

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UIC/CERA Data InitiativesUIC/CERA Data Initiatives

UIC Measures of SuccessUIC Measures of Success

Toxic Release InventoryToxic Release Inventory

Class I UIC Well InventoryClass I UIC Well Inventory

RBDMSRBDMS

Class III Well InventoryClass III Well Inventory

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Class I Well Inventory*Class I Well Inventory* 292 Facilities with wells292 Facilities with wells 487 Wells nationwide487 Wells nationwide 95 New permits either issued or pending95 New permits either issued or pending Florida has most with 148 wellsFlorida has most with 148 wells Region VI leads with 177 wellsRegion VI leads with 177 wells Texas has 104 wellsTexas has 104 wells 122 Listed as hazardous122 Listed as hazardous 254 Listed as non-hazardous254 Listed as non-hazardous 111 Used by municipalities111 Used by municipalities

*January 2005 Update – From a study by Texas World Operations

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UIC/CERA Data InitiativesUIC/CERA Data Initiatives

UIC Measures of SuccessUIC Measures of Success

Toxic Release InventoryToxic Release Inventory

Class I UIC Well InventoryClass I UIC Well Inventory

RBDMSRBDMS

Class III Well InventoryClass III Well Inventory

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RBDMSRBDMSRisk Based Data Management System •21 States21 States•Warehouses millions of data points for:Warehouses millions of data points for:

•Oil and Gas ExplorationOil and Gas Exploration•Oil and Gas ProductionOil and Gas Production•Injection Injection •Other Environmental DataOther Environmental Data

•Received US DOE Energy 100 AwardReceived US DOE Energy 100 Award•Accepts electronic reports from industryAccepts electronic reports from industry•Electronic permitting module is under developmentElectronic permitting module is under development•Electronic data mining now available in pilot Electronic data mining now available in pilot RBDMS statesRBDMS states

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““Produce More Oil and Gas via e-Business Data Sharing”Produce More Oil and Gas via e-Business Data Sharing”#DE-FC26-03NT15428 - $475,000 (DOE) 2-year #DE-FC26-03NT15428 - $475,000 (DOE) 2-year COMPLETEDCOMPLETED

Pilot e-permit program – Application to Drill- Pilot e-permit program – Application to Drill- has been completed in Californiahas been completed in California

Program was designed to allow electronic Program was designed to allow electronic permitting by:permitting by:

1.1. Submitting applications via web forms on the Submitting applications via web forms on the internet; or internet; or

2.2. Bulk transfer using XML schema Bulk transfer using XML schema The XML schema is being reviewed by API and The XML schema is being reviewed by API and

industry for national consistencyindustry for national consistency The web forms part of the application will be testing The web forms part of the application will be testing

in Kentucky in late 2005 and 2006in Kentucky in late 2005 and 2006

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““Facilitating Oil Industry Access to Federal Lands through Facilitating Oil Industry Access to Federal Lands through Interagency Data Sharing” Interagency Data Sharing”

#DE-FC26-04NT15542 – $1,350,000 (DOE) 3-year#DE-FC26-04NT15542 – $1,350,000 (DOE) 3-year Load EPCA data on the Internet: Load EPCA data on the Internet: COMPLETEDCOMPLETED The web site has been established and is available at The web site has been established and is available at

http://dnrarci.state.co.us/website/COGCC_MAP/viewer.htmhttp://dnrarci.state.co.us/website/COGCC_MAP/viewer.htm. This model will . This model will be used in year 2 to expand coverage’s in other EPCA states.be used in year 2 to expand coverage’s in other EPCA states.

GWPC, Colorado and the BLM are working out the details on how to display GWPC, Colorado and the BLM are working out the details on how to display sensitive data on the internet. BLM is concerned that data like “spotted owl sensitive data on the internet. BLM is concerned that data like “spotted owl habitat” should not be widely available to the public. GWPC is negotiating habitat” should not be widely available to the public. GWPC is negotiating with BLM on the best way to make these data available for use with the with BLM on the best way to make these data available for use with the other ease stipulations. other ease stipulations.

GWPC is also negotiating with BLM on ways to use this same technology in GWPC is also negotiating with BLM on ways to use this same technology in other EPCA states.other EPCA states.

A significant amount of time in the project has been spent removing A significant amount of time in the project has been spent removing institutional barriers with the BLM. This has somewhat delayed this project, institutional barriers with the BLM. This has somewhat delayed this project, however these issues are largely resolved and we anticipate being back on however these issues are largely resolved and we anticipate being back on schedule in the near future.schedule in the near future.

The DOE grant contains a go/no point. GWPC feels that we have satisfied The DOE grant contains a go/no point. GWPC feels that we have satisfied the requirements of budget period one and would like to begin budget period the requirements of budget period one and would like to begin budget period 2.2.

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“ “Energy in the Environment – Initiatives 2004-08”Energy in the Environment – Initiatives 2004-08”#DE-FG26-04NT15455 - $3,800,000 (DOE) 4-year#DE-FG26-04NT15455 - $3,800,000 (DOE) 4-year

RBDMS Core DevelopmentRBDMS Core Development New project web site: New project web site:

http://www.rbdmsonline.org:81/Projects/default.ahttp://www.rbdmsonline.org:81/Projects/default.aspxspx; logon as gwpc_guest password: surveytaker; logon as gwpc_guest password: surveytaker

RBDMS continues to be the standard for 20 oil RBDMS continues to be the standard for 20 oil and gas statesand gas states

RBDMS is being installed in IndianaRBDMS is being installed in Indiana A water quality module is under developmentA water quality module is under development The field inspection utility is being upgraded The field inspection utility is being upgraded

to .net technologyto .net technology

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““Energy in the Environment – Initiatives 2004-08”Energy in the Environment – Initiatives 2004-08”#DE-FG26-04NT15455 - $3,800,000 (DOE) 4-year #DE-FG26-04NT15455 - $3,800,000 (DOE) 4-year

(continued)(continued) RBDMS Electronic CommerceRBDMS Electronic Commerce Electronic data mining is now available in Alaska, and is Electronic data mining is now available in Alaska, and is

being installed in Nebraska and Montanabeing installed in Nebraska and Montana Electronic reporting of production and UIC data is Electronic reporting of production and UIC data is

operational in Utah, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania operational in Utah, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania and Montanaand Montana

Electronic permitting is available in New Mexico and is Electronic permitting is available in New Mexico and is being developed for Alabama, Kentucky, California and being developed for Alabama, Kentucky, California and AlaskaAlaska

ISSUES: Electronic commerce is more complicated than ISSUES: Electronic commerce is more complicated than originally envisioned by states, industry. MMS and BLM. originally envisioned by states, industry. MMS and BLM. Everyone still agrees that it is worth the effort, however Everyone still agrees that it is worth the effort, however budgets and timelines will have to be adjusted budgets and timelines will have to be adjusted accordinglyaccordingly

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2005/06 Proposed CERA Initiatives2005/06 Proposed CERA Initiatives

RBDMS Mining/Water Quality Module RBDMS Mining/Water Quality Module

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RBDMS Mining / Water Quality RBDMS Mining / Water Quality ModuleModule

Phase one is being developed with Ohio and Indiana as pilot statesPhase one is being developed with Ohio and Indiana as pilot states Linked to RBDMS or use as a stand alone moduleLinked to RBDMS or use as a stand alone module The application will be used to manage surface water, ground water, The application will be used to manage surface water, ground water,

and waste stream quality (e.g., oil field brine, associated waste and and waste stream quality (e.g., oil field brine, associated waste and acid mine drainage) data associated with mining operations to acid mine drainage) data associated with mining operations to evaluate permit applications and application revisions.evaluate permit applications and application revisions.

Track compliance with legal water data reporting requirements Track compliance with legal water data reporting requirements [quarterly monitoring reports (QMR)] and National Pollutant [quarterly monitoring reports (QMR)] and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) sites. Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) sites.

Evaluate trends in water data for sites where regulated industries Evaluate trends in water data for sites where regulated industries are required by law or enforcement actions to submit monitoring are required by law or enforcement actions to submit monitoring data (brine injection wells, oil and gas wells, QMR at surface coal data (brine injection wells, oil and gas wells, QMR at surface coal mines, and NPDES at surface coal or industrial mineral mining mines, and NPDES at surface coal or industrial mineral mining sites). sites).

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RBDMS Mining / Water Quality RBDMS Mining / Water Quality ModuleModule

Proposed Development under future funding cyclesProposed Development under future funding cycles Phase 1-B will include building the GIS spatial querying components Phase 1-B will include building the GIS spatial querying components

and reporting system, importing historical data, and building and reporting system, importing historical data, and building modules for compliance tracking, sample collection and analysis, modules for compliance tracking, sample collection and analysis, and graphical and trend analysis.and graphical and trend analysis.

Phase 2-A work will involve developing or adapting an XML schema Phase 2-A work will involve developing or adapting an XML schema as a data exchange protocol with laboratories and other state and as a data exchange protocol with laboratories and other state and federal agencies, Web-enabling the RBDMS federal agencies, Web-enabling the RBDMS MinesMines database with database with an ASP.NET interface for data upload, and developing data import an ASP.NET interface for data upload, and developing data import capabilities.capabilities.

Phase 2-B will focus on creating and installing an XML Web service Phase 2-B will focus on creating and installing an XML Web service and building a .NET client application for two-way data exchange and building a .NET client application for two-way data exchange with other laboratories.with other laboratories.

See handout for more informationSee handout for more information

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UIC/CERA Data InitiativesUIC/CERA Data Initiatives

UIC Measures of SuccessUIC Measures of Success

Toxic Release InventoryToxic Release Inventory

Class I UIC Well InventoryClass I UIC Well Inventory

RBDMSRBDMS

Class III Well InventoryClass III Well Inventory

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Class III Well Inventory*Class III Well Inventory* EvaporatesEvaporates

Sodium Chloride (Halite)………………........655 WellsSodium Chloride (Halite)………………........655 Wells Sodium Sulfate……………………….............426 WellsSodium Sulfate……………………….............426 Wells Sodium Bicarbonate (Nahcolite)…..............51 WellsSodium Bicarbonate (Nahcolite)…..............51 Wells Hydrous Sodium Carbonate (Trona)……….26 WellsHydrous Sodium Carbonate (Trona)……….26 Wells Potassium Chloride (Potash)…........Potassium Chloride (Potash)…........ ……….6 Wells……….6 Wells

MetallicMetallic Copper…………….4 WellsCopper…………….4 Wells Uranium…………...18743 WellsUranium…………...18743 Wells

Non-metallicNon-metallic Sulphur…………….7 WellsSulphur…………….7 Wells

*2004 Statistics – From a study by Subsurface Technology, Inc.

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UIC / CERA (Cost Effective UIC / CERA (Cost Effective Regulatory Approach) InitiativesRegulatory Approach) Initiatives

1.1. Data / CERAData / CERA

2.2. Oil & Gas Production & InjectionOil & Gas Production & Injection

3.3. State & Federal Program State & Federal Program CoordinationCoordination

4.4. New Injection PossibilitiesNew Injection Possibilities

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Oil & Gas Production & InjectionOil & Gas Production & Injection

Coal Bed Coal Bed Methane Methane Produced WaterProduced Water

Hydraulic Hydraulic FracturingFracturing

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Coal Bed Methane Produced WaterCoal Bed Methane Produced Water

Natural gas produced from Natural gas produced from coal seamscoal seams

Produced water is water that Produced water is water that is brought to the surface is brought to the surface during production of coalbed during production of coalbed methanemethane

The GWPC continues to work on ongoing strategies to The GWPC continues to work on ongoing strategies to address issues related to CBM production such as address issues related to CBM production such as produced waterproduced water

The GWPC continues to work to improve coordination The GWPC continues to work to improve coordination between Coal Bed Methane water producers and water between Coal Bed Methane water producers and water resource managersresource managers

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2005/06 Proposed CERA Initiatives2005/06 Proposed CERA Initiatives

Cost Effective Regulatory Relief for Cost Effective Regulatory Relief for Produced Water ManagementProduced Water Management

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Cost Effective Regulatory Relief for Cost Effective Regulatory Relief for Produced Water ManagementProduced Water Management

Phase I: Conduct an initial review of the SDWA Phase I: Conduct an initial review of the SDWA and USEPA policy related to primacy of UIC and USEPA policy related to primacy of UIC programsprograms

Phase II: Evaluate a model MOU related to Phase II: Evaluate a model MOU related to primacy and develop a Class V MOU for the primacy and develop a Class V MOU for the State of MontanaState of Montana

Phase III: Complete the evaluation of primacy Phase III: Complete the evaluation of primacy delegation and work with a state to submit an delegation and work with a state to submit an application for primacy of a single class or application for primacy of a single class or subclass of UIC wells related to produced water.subclass of UIC wells related to produced water.

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Oil & Gas Production & InjectionOil & Gas Production & Injection

Coal Bed Coal Bed Methane Methane Produced WaterProduced Water

Hydraulic Hydraulic FracturingFracturing

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Hydraulic FracturingHydraulic Fracturing

The GWPC maintains the position that The GWPC maintains the position that hydraulic fracturing is not “injection” hydraulic fracturing is not “injection” and not part of the UIC program.and not part of the UIC program.

GWPC Activities:GWPC Activities: Provided suggested legislative languageProvided suggested legislative language Worked on Hydraulic Fracturing StudyWorked on Hydraulic Fracturing Study Worked with industry to stop the use of Worked with industry to stop the use of

diesel fuel in hydraulic fracturing fluids in diesel fuel in hydraulic fracturing fluids in fresh water zonesfresh water zones

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UIC / CERA (Cost Effective UIC / CERA (Cost Effective Regulatory Approach) InitiativesRegulatory Approach) Initiatives

1.1. DataData

2.2. Oil & Gas Production & InjectionOil & Gas Production & Injection

3.3. State & Federal Program State & Federal Program CoordinationCoordination

4.4. New Injection PossibilitiesNew Injection Possibilities

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State & Federal Program State & Federal Program CoordinationCoordination

UIC Technical WorkgroupUIC Technical Workgroup

State UIC Program Peer State UIC Program Peer ReviewsReviews

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UIC Technical WorkgroupUIC Technical Workgroup

The UIC Technical Workgroup is a USEPA The UIC Technical Workgroup is a USEPA Workgroup. GWPC is currently Workgroup. GWPC is currently represented by state agency members from represented by state agency members from Kansas, Montana, Nevada & ArkansasKansas, Montana, Nevada & Arkansas

The UIC Technical Workgroup focuses on The UIC Technical Workgroup focuses on coordinating the communication of coordinating the communication of important technical issues affecting UIC important technical issues affecting UIC regulation throughout the 10 EPA Regionsregulation throughout the 10 EPA Regions

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State & Federal Program State & Federal Program CoordinationCoordination

UIC Technical WorkgroupUIC Technical Workgroup

State UIC Program Peer State UIC Program Peer ReviewsReviews

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State UIC Program Peer ReviewsState UIC Program Peer Reviews The GWPC has completed Class II The GWPC has completed Class II

UIC Peer Reviews in several states UIC Peer Reviews in several states including:including: •OklahomaOklahoma

•ArkansasArkansas•AlaskaAlaska•MontanaMontana

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2005/06 Proposed CERA Initiatives2005/06 Proposed CERA Initiatives

Cost Effective UIC Program Awareness: Cost Effective UIC Program Awareness: MIT/ZEI StudyMIT/ZEI Study

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Cost Effective UIC Program Cost Effective UIC Program Awareness: MIT/ZEI StudyAwareness: MIT/ZEI Study

MIT ConcernsMIT Concerns: : Inconsistencies in the definition of MIT failure among the states and Inconsistencies in the definition of MIT failure among the states and

between the states and USEPA creates confusionbetween the states and USEPA creates confusion Inability to differentiate between MIT failures that have the potential to Inability to differentiate between MIT failures that have the potential to

harm USDW’s and those that are the result of minor mechanical harm USDW’s and those that are the result of minor mechanical conditions causes improper interpretation of reported data.conditions causes improper interpretation of reported data.

USEPA’s new national UIC database could be used to create erroneous USEPA’s new national UIC database could be used to create erroneous reports due to the inconsistencies in MIT reporting.reports due to the inconsistencies in MIT reporting.

ZEI ConcernsZEI Concerns: : Is USEPA creating a national solution to solve a site specific problemIs USEPA creating a national solution to solve a site specific problem Can the ZEI calculation be scientifically supported and reasonably Can the ZEI calculation be scientifically supported and reasonably

implementedimplemented Will requiring ZEI in Area of Reviews for Class II injection wells result in:Will requiring ZEI in Area of Reviews for Class II injection wells result in:

• Increased permitting timesIncreased permitting times• Added costs to oil and gas producersAdded costs to oil and gas producers• Decreases in domestic productionDecreases in domestic production

ResolutionResolution:: Evaluate current MIT reporting and data gathering amongst the states Evaluate current MIT reporting and data gathering amongst the states

and develop a consistent approach for interpretation and national and develop a consistent approach for interpretation and national measures reportingmeasures reporting

Evaluate ZEI to determine its viability as a required element of Area of Evaluate ZEI to determine its viability as a required element of Area of Reviews for Class II oil and gas related injection wells.Reviews for Class II oil and gas related injection wells.

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UIC / CERA (Cost Effective UIC / CERA (Cost Effective Regulatory Approach) InitiativesRegulatory Approach) Initiatives

1.1. DataData

2.2. Oil & Gas Production & InjectionOil & Gas Production & Injection

3.3. State & Federal Program State & Federal Program CoordinationCoordination

4.4. New Injection PossibilitiesNew Injection Possibilities

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New Injection PossibilitiesNew Injection Possibilities

Desalination Concentrate Desalination Concentrate ManagementManagement

Water Treatment By-ProductsWater Treatment By-Products

COCO22 Geo-Sequestration Geo-Sequestration

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Desalination Concentrate Desalination Concentrate ManagementManagement

The GWPC has been invited to serve on a The GWPC has been invited to serve on a National Committee to develop guidance National Committee to develop guidance regarding the management of wastes regarding the management of wastes generated by desalinationgenerated by desalination

The primary disposal option for The primary disposal option for Desalination Wastes is underground Desalination Wastes is underground injection at injection at inlandinland facilities facilities

Regulation of these wells is undeterminedRegulation of these wells is undetermined

New plant under construction in El Paso, TXNew plant under construction in El Paso, TX

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2005/06 Proposed CERA Initiatives2005/06 Proposed CERA Initiatives

Desalination Concentrate Management in Desalination Concentrate Management in the Oil Patchthe Oil Patch

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Desalination Concentrate Desalination Concentrate Management in the Oil PatchManagement in the Oil Patch

Develop data on the chemical Develop data on the chemical constituents contained in constituents contained in brackish/saline water concentrate. brackish/saline water concentrate.

Information can be used by regulatory Information can be used by regulatory agencies to determine the appropriate agencies to determine the appropriate requirements for managing concentrate requirements for managing concentrate by underground injection. by underground injection.

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New Injection PossibilitiesNew Injection Possibilities

DesalinationDesalination Concentrate Concentrate ManagementManagement

Water Treatment By-ProductsWater Treatment By-Products

COCO22 Geo-Sequestration Geo-Sequestration

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Water Treatment By-ProductsWater Treatment By-Products

The new USEPA water quality The new USEPA water quality rule requires removal of rule requires removal of additional contaminantsadditional contaminants

By-Products include arsenic By-Products include arsenic and radionuclideand radionuclide

The GWPC’s role is to help The GWPC’s role is to help determine how to manage and determine how to manage and regulate this new waste regulate this new waste streamstream

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New Injection PossibilitiesNew Injection Possibilities

Desalination Concentrate Desalination Concentrate ManagementManagement

Water Treatment By-ProductsWater Treatment By-Products

COCO22 Geo-Sequestration Geo-Sequestration

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GWPC Resolution Regarding GWPC Resolution Regarding COCO22 Sequestration Sequestration

The technology used to capture COThe technology used to capture CO22 has advanced has advanced

One mechanism proposed for geo-sequestration is One mechanism proposed for geo-sequestration is injectioninjection

Need proper injection zone selection, construction, Need proper injection zone selection, construction, installation and operationinstallation and operation

New wells may require approval by regulatory authorityNew wells may require approval by regulatory authority

Many issues remain unresolved in the permitting of COMany issues remain unresolved in the permitting of CO22 Geo-Sequestration WellsGeo-Sequestration Wells

Well classification for this waste is undeterminedWell classification for this waste is undetermined

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COCO22 Issue – GWPC Steps Forward Issue – GWPC Steps Forward

Develop common and comprehensive base of Develop common and comprehensive base of knowledge for regulatory decision makersknowledge for regulatory decision makers GWPC will host a pilot regulator workshop in 2005 GWPC will host a pilot regulator workshop in 2005 EPA workshops on key geologic COEPA workshops on key geologic CO22 sequestration sequestration

issuesissues• Modeling workshop held in AprilModeling workshop held in April• Risk assessment workshop planned for GWPC 2005 Annual Risk assessment workshop planned for GWPC 2005 Annual

Forum Forum GWPC white paper on geologic COGWPC white paper on geologic CO22 sequestration sequestration

regulatory issues and optionsregulatory issues and options Public education and communication of potential risks Public education and communication of potential risks

and benefits of geologic COand benefits of geologic CO22 sequestration sequestration• Safety and effectiveness of injection and sequestration Safety and effectiveness of injection and sequestration

technologytechnology

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GWPC’s Outlook Regarding CO2 GWPC’s Outlook Regarding CO2 SequestrationSequestration

COCO22 geologic sequestration is likely to expand geologic sequestration is likely to expand significantly over the next few decadessignificantly over the next few decades

Existing federal and state regulatory programs were not Existing federal and state regulatory programs were not specifically designed to accommodate the large number specifically designed to accommodate the large number and unique characteristics of COand unique characteristics of CO22 geologic sequestration geologic sequestration

Regulatory modifications may be appropriate to allow Regulatory modifications may be appropriate to allow sufficient flexibility to encourage innovation and sufficient flexibility to encourage innovation and adaptationadaptation

States have decades of extensive experience regulating States have decades of extensive experience regulating diverse underground injection disposal and storage diverse underground injection disposal and storage activities while protecting ground water resourcesactivities while protecting ground water resources

State and federal partners need to complete the State and federal partners need to complete the regulatory process in a timely fashion to satisfy the need regulatory process in a timely fashion to satisfy the need for geologic sequestrationfor geologic sequestration

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Ground Water / Source Water Ground Water / Source Water InitiativesInitiatives

The Ground Water Report to CongressThe Ground Water Report to Congress Water Conservation Water Conservation Source Water Measures of SuccessSource Water Measures of Success State/Local Source Water Protection State/Local Source Water Protection

CoordinationCoordination Ground Water / Surface Water InteractionGround Water / Surface Water Interaction Clean Water Act / Safe Drinking Water Act Clean Water Act / Safe Drinking Water Act

IntegrationIntegration Ground Water in the 305(b) Guidance/ReportsGround Water in the 305(b) Guidance/Reports Ground Water MonitoringGround Water Monitoring Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)

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Staff (405) 516-4972Staff (405) 516-4972

Mike Paque, Executive DirectorMike Paque, Executive Director Ben Grunewald, Associate DirectorBen Grunewald, Associate Director Paul Jehn, Technical DirectorPaul Jehn, Technical Director Dan Yates, Member Services CoordinatorDan Yates, Member Services Coordinator Jean McDowell, Water Policy AnalystJean McDowell, Water Policy Analyst Mike Nickolaus, Projects / UIC Policy ManagerMike Nickolaus, Projects / UIC Policy Manager Len Erikson, Corporate Support CoordinatorLen Erikson, Corporate Support Coordinator Vera Garland, ReceptionistVera Garland, Receptionist

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Mark Your CalendarMark Your Calendar

2005 Annual Forum2005 Annual ForumPortland, OR September 24-28, DoubleTree Lloyd CenterPortland, OR September 24-28, DoubleTree Lloyd CenterNow Accepting Abstracts - Registration Opens July 15Now Accepting Abstracts - Registration Opens July 15

2006 UIC Conference2006 UIC Conference

Austin, TX January 24-26 Austin, TX January 24-26 The UIC Conferences addresses The UIC Conferences addresses regulatory and technical issues regulatory and technical issues affecting UIC Well Classes I, II, and IIIaffecting UIC Well Classes I, II, and III

2006 Annual Policy Meeting2006 Annual Policy MeetingWashington, D.C., April 3-5, 2005Washington, D.C., April 3-5, 2005

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