DRAFT_Class VI Regional Permit_Purefield_2025-12
Summary
The EPA is proposing a new permit that would allow Purefield to inject and store carbon dioxide deep underground in the Midwest region. This is part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gases, but the permit sets rules for how safely this can be done to protect drinking water and the environment.
Key Points
- 1Purefield Company wants permission to inject captured carbon dioxide into deep rock layers underground as a way to prevent it from entering the atmosphere
- 2The EPA is establishing safety requirements and monitoring rules to make sure the injection doesn't contaminate groundwater or cause other environmental problems
- 3This permit is specific to the Midwest region (EPA Region 7) and follows federal Class VI underground injection rules
- 4The public has until February 2, 2026 to submit comments on whether they support or oppose this permit
- 5If approved, this project could serve as a model for other carbon storage projects across the country
Impact Assessment
If you are a Farmer or Homeowner in the Midwest, this means the EPA is allowing underground CO2 storage near your region, which could affect groundwater quality and land use, requiring monitoring and potential restrictions on property activities.
Regional
Significant
Key Dates
December 17, 2025
Regulatory Connections
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