Event Host
Arizona Underground Injection Control Primacy Program Hearing on Proposed Regulations
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Event Type
Public hearing on Underground Injection Control (UIC) program primacy in Arizona
Description
EPA is holding a virtual public hearing to get input on their intent to approve Arizona's request for primary enforcement responsibility (primacy) for the UIC program under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1422. This approval would enable Arizona's Department of Environmental Quality to authorize certain underground injection wells regulated under the SDWA and ensure compliance with UIC program requirements.
Each commenter will have three minutes to provide oral testimony. EPA may ask clarifying questions during the oral presentations, but they will not respond during the hearing. Both written statements submitted during the comment period and oral comments presented at the public hearing will be given equal weight.
If you require interpreter services or special accommodations such as audio description, please pre-register for the hearing by describing your needs by June 18, 2025. EPA may not be able to arrange accommodations without advance notice.
Registration
To register to speak at the virtual hearing, use the online registration form or contact the public hearing team by email at UICprimacy@our website. While registration is not mandatory, it's recommended.
Details
The virtual public hearing will be held to gather public input on EPA's proposed approval of Arizona's request for primacy for the UIC program under the SDWA section 1422.
Agenda & Updates
Updates on the virtual hearing logistics will be posted on this page. Contact the public hearing team by email at UICprimacy@our website if you have any questions about the virtual public hearing.
Access to the Hearing
www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Ojfh1JQETDa-2po_4PHw1w
Additional Public Comment
In addition to the virtual public hearing, EPA recommends submitting the text of your oral comments as written comments to the rulemaking docket identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0087 at www.regulations.gov. Alternatively, you can submit your oral testimony to UICprimacy@our website.
Enrichment Data:
The requirements for submitting written comments and oral testimony for the EPA's virtual public hearing on Arizona's Underground Injection Control (UIC) program primacy application under Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1422 are as follows:
Written Comments
- Written public comments on the proposed grant of primacy to Arizona must be submitted by July 3, 2025. This deadline applies to all stakeholders wishing to provide input on the proposal.
Oral Testimony at the Virtual Public Hearing
- The EPA will hold one virtual public hearing on June 25, 2025, to gather oral testimony on the proposed rule granting primacy to Arizona for the UIC program.
- While you do not need to pre-register to speak, it is recommended to use the Registration Form or contact the public hearing team via email at [email protected] to register your intent to speak.
- Speakers at the hearing will be given 3 minutes each to present their testimony.
- All participants will be muted, and will not be able to use their camera or share options during the hearing.
- A court reporter will record a transcript of the hearing; EPA will not respond to comments during the hearing but will respond in writing later, with responses published alongside the final decision in the Federal Register.
- If you require interpreter services or special accommodations such as audio description, you must pre-register and describe your needs by July 17, 2025, as EPA may not be able to provide accommodations without advance notice.
- The hearing agenda, including a list of pre-registered speakers in order, will be posted on the EPA website on July 23, 2025 (note: this date seems related to another Region 6 hearing; confirm from official EPA sources for Arizona hearing specifics).
- The virtual public hearing link will be made available on the EPA webpage 5 minutes before the start of the hearing.
These requirements aim to facilitate public participation while maintaining an orderly hearing process for the EPA's consideration of Arizona's request for primary enforcement responsibility of the UIC program under SDWA section 1422.
- The EPA is seeking public input on their intent to approve Arizona's request for primary enforcement responsibility for the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1422, which involves enforcement of drinking water regulations.
- In line with this, the EPA recommends submitting written comments on the proposal by July 3, 2025, through the rulemaking docket identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0087 at www.regulations.gov.
- Additionally, oral testimony can be provided at the virtual public hearing on June 25, 2025, where each speaker will have three minutes to present. However, preregistration is recommended to secure a speaking spot.
- It is important to note that interpreter services or special accommodations must be pre-registered by July 17, 2025, as EPA may not be able to provide them without advance notice.
