# 40 CFR § 144.5: Confidentiality of information

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-144.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 144.5
- **Heading:** Confidentiality of information
- **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 A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) In accordance with 40 CFR part 2, any information submitted to EPA pursuant to these regulations may be claimed as confidential by the submitter. Any such claim must be asserted at the time of submission in the manner prescribed on the application form or instructions or, in the case of other submissions, by stamping the words “confidential business information” on each page containing such information. If no claim is made at the time of submission, EPA may make the information available to the public without further notice. If a claim is asserted, the information will be treated in accordance with the procedures in 40 CFR part 2 (Public Information).
(b) Claims of confidentiality for the following information will be denied:
(1) The name and address of any permit applicant or permittee;
(2) Information which deals with the existence, absence, or level of contaminants in drinking water.

## 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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