# 40 C.F.R. § 144.11 (2026): Prohibition of unauthorized injection

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P144_S144_11

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 144.11 (2026)
- **Heading:** Prohibition of unauthorized injection
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 144 / Subpart B / § 144.11: § 144.11   Prohibition of unauthorized injection.

## Text

Any underground injection, except into a well authorized by rule or except as authorized by permit issued under the UIC program, is prohibited. The construction of any well required to have a permit is prohibited until the permit has been issued. [48 FR 14189, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at 58 FR 63895, Dec. 3, 1993]

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 144.11 (2026) § 144.11   Prohibition of unauthorized injection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P144_S144_11.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 144.12 (2026) § 144.12   Prohibition of movement of fluid into underground sources of drinking water.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P144_S144_12.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 144.13 (2026) § 144.13   Prohibition of Class IV wells.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P144_S144_13.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 144.14 (2026) § 144.14   Requirements for wells injecting hazardous waste.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P144_S144_14.md)
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- [40 C.F.R. § 144.16 (2026) § 144.16   Waiver of requirement by Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P144_S144_16.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 144.17 (2026) § 144.17   Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P144_S144_17.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 144.18 (2026) § 144.18   Requirements for Class VI wells.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P144_S144_18.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 144.19 (2026) § 144.19   Transitioning from Class II to Class VI.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P144_S144_19.md)

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