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With this decision, Texas is expected to see faster permitting, increased investment in CCS technologies, and greater autonomy in environmental oversight. 

The EPA initially proposed the permits in August, followed by a public comment period and a virtual hearing.

Community members can also submit comments in writing if they’re unable to attend the event.

Marietta City Council’s Water, Sewer and Sanitation Committee has created a seven-member task force to take a closer look at the science, safety, and permitting process surrounding injection wells.

The EPA’s approval of Arizona’s underground injection control (UIC) program primacy application will allow Arizona’s Department of Environmental Quality to authorize underground injection for all underground injection wells.

The $12 million in grants offers important support for state and tribal programs—especially as carbon capture initiatives and industrial expansion ramp up.

Illinois is setting the pace with tough new rules to protect the Mahomet Aquifer, joining other states that are figuring out how to push carbon capture projects forward without putting critical water supplies at risk.

More than 270 CCS projects are in development nationwide, spanning everything from ethanol refineries to heavy industry. But each project is a test of technical ingenuity, regulatory patience, and community trust.

With growing national emphasis on domestic mineral production and industrial self-sufficiency, projects like this are likely to become more common. 

While the EPA’s decision opens the door for one of the largest DAC projects in the country to move forward, it also underscores the need for careful oversight, community engagement, and transparent risk assessment as CCS efforts scale across Texas.