# 40 CFR § 144.11: Prohibition of unauthorized injection

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.11

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 144.11
- **Heading:** Prohibition of unauthorized injection
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER D—WATER PROGRAMS > PART 144—UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAM > Subpart B—General Program Requirements

## 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 CFR § 144.1 § 144.1 Purpose and scope of part 144.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.2 § 144.2 Promulgation of Class II programs for Indian lands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.2.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.3 § 144.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.4 § 144.4 Considerations under Federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.4.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.5 § 144.5 Confidentiality of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.5.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.6 § 144.6 Classification of wells.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.6.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.7 § 144.7 Identification of underground sources of drinking water and exempted aquifers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.7.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.8 § 144.8 Noncompliance and program reporting by the Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.8.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.11 § 144.11 Prohibition of unauthorized injection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.11.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.12 § 144.12 Prohibition of movement of fluid into underground sources of drinking water.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.12.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.13 § 144.13 Prohibition of Class IV wells.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.13.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.14 § 144.14 Requirements for wells injecting hazardous waste.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.14.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.15 § 144.15 Prohibition of non-experimental Class V wells for geologic sequestration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.15.md)
- [40 CFR § 144.16 § 144.16 Waiver of requirement by Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.16.md)

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