The Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program regulates the storage of carbon dioxide in underground geologic reservoirs within the state. Operators of such facilities are required to receive coverage under a UIC permit. The purpose of this notification is to inform the public that the UIC Class VI Program will hold an informational meeting and hearing for three (3) proposed permits (Permit # 2022-242, Permit # 2022-243, and Permit # 2022-244) for Frontier Carbon Solutions, LLC., 909 Lake Carolyn Parkway, Suite 650, Irving, TX 75039. The proposed permits are for Class VI UIC wells at geologic sequestration sites that will be located in Sweetwater and Lincoln Counties (NE NE Qrt of Section 23, SW SW Qrt of Section 26, and SW NW Qrt of Section 15, respectively, Township 19 North, Range 112 West).

These proposed permits are currently in public notice which began on August 19, 2023. Electronic copies of the proposed permit and relevant application materials are available for review at https://deq.wyoming.gov/public-notices/ (under “WATER-Underground Injection Control”). Hardcopies are available to view at the following locations:

WDEQ Office – Cheyenne
200 West 17th Street
2nd Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002

WDEQ Office – Casper
444 West Collins Dr.
Suite 1400
Casper, WY 82601

WDEQ Office – Lander
510 Meadowview Dr.
Lander, WY 82520

WDEQ Office – Sheridan
2100 West 5th St.
Sheridan, WY 82801

Wyoming State Library
2800 Central Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82001

Sweetwater County Library
300 N. 1st East
Green River, WY 82935

Lincoln County
519 Emerald St.
Kemmerer, WY 83101

Electronic comments may only be submitted through and accepted by the WDEQ comment portal provided at http://wq.wyomingdeq.commentinput.com/. The informational meeting and hearing will be held on October 24, 2023, at the Western Wyoming Community College located at 2500 College Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The meeting and hearing will be held in Wellness Center Room 3650. The public comment period is scheduled to conclude at 8:00 p.m. on October 24, 2023, at the conclusion of the hearing.

Registration for the informational meeting and hearing is requested and can be completed at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b4a136c6c19a4b5c996c0653440561b9.

All written comments and requests received prior to 8:00 P.M, October 24, 2023, in the Cheyenne office or at the hearing will be considered. Electronic comments may be submitted via the link identified above. Comments submitted by email will not be considered. Written comments may be directed to Ms. Lily Barkau, P.G., Groundwater Section Manager, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division, 200 West 17th Street, 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 or by fax at (307) 635-1784. Para Español, visite deq.wyoming.gov. Americans with Disabilities Act: special assistance or alternative formats will be made available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Please provide at least fourteen (14) days before the close of the public comment period for such requests.