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Department of Environmental Quality

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Division of Water Quality

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Notice Title

Division of Water Quality Utah Department of Environmental Quality Public Notice of Permit No. UTU-27-AP-718D759 and Permit No. UTU-27-AP-BDCCF0C Underground Injection Control Class III and V Wells Permit Modification

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Notice

Event Start Date & Time

January 22, 2026 01:50 PM

Event End Date & Time

February 21, 2026 05:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Purpose of Public Notice The Utah Department of Environmental Quality is soliciting comments on the request to modify Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class III (UTU-27-AP-718D759) and V (UTU-27-AP-BDCCF0C). These permits are issued by the Director of the Division of Water Quality (the 'Division') under authority of the Utah Water Quality Act, Section 19-5-106(g) Utah Code Annotated, and Utah Administrative Code R317-7. Pursuant to Utah Administrative Code R317-7-13, the Director of the Division will investigate and provide a written response to all citizen complaints duly submitted. In addition, the Director shall not oppose intervention in any civil or administrative proceeding by any citizen where permissive intervention may be authorized by statute or rule. The Director will publish notice of and provide at least thirty (30) days of public comment on any proposed settlement of any enforcement action. Utah Administrative Code R317-7-13 can be viewed at the following internet URL: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R317-7/Current%20Rules. Permit Information Permittee Name: Advanced Clean Energy Storage I, LLC Facility Location: Millard County Mailing Address: 3165 E. Millrock Dr. Suite 330 Holladay, Utah 84121 Advanced Clean Energy Storage I, LLC (ACES I) plans to inject, store, and withdraw hydrogen from underground storage caverns constructed in a tectonically thickened salt body located approximately 9 miles north of Delta, Utah in Millard County and at depths greater than 3,000 feet below ground surface. The construction of these caverns was permitted by the ACES I solution mining UIC Class III Permit UTU-27AP-718D759. The operation of the storage caverns is permitted by UIC Class V Permit UTU-27-AP-BDCCF0C. These Permit modifications adjust construction and operational requirements based on geomechanical analyses and update permit language to current Division standards. Public Comments Public comments are invited any time prior to February 21, 2026. Comments may be mailed to the Division of Water Quality at PO Box 144870, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4870 or via email to wqcomments@utah.gov. All comments received prior to close of business on February 21, 2026, will be considered in the final decision to renew and modify the permit. A public hearing may be held if written requests received within the first 15 days of this public comment period demonstrate significant public interest and substantive issues exist to warrant a hearing. Additional Information Additional information may be obtained by contacting Porter Henze at (385) 566-7799 or via email at pkhenze@utah.gov or by writing to the address listed above. The Draft Permits and related documents are available for review on the Division's web page at http://www.waterquality.utah.gov/PublicNotices/index.htm. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) should contact the Utah State Accessibility website at https://www.utah.gov/accessibility.html.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Emily Canton at 801-536-4342.

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195 N 1950 W
Floor 3
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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Emily Canton

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ercanton@utah.gov

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(801)536-4342

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

January 22, 2026 01:49 PM

Notice Last Edited On

January 22, 2026 01:49 PM

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