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EPA will consider a project eligible if it meets the Subpart RR definition of an R&D project: "a “a project for the purpose of investigating practices, monitoring techniques, or injection verification, or engaging in other applied research, that will enable safe and effective long-term containment of a CO₂ stream in subsurface geologic formations, including research and short duration CO₂ injection tests conducted as a precursor to long-term storage" storage” (40 CFR 98.449)

Per 40 CFR 98.440(d)(2), a submission in support of an exemption as a research and development project must contain the following information:

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The entire content of the exemption request is important and will be considered in EPA's EPA’s decision making process. The research purpose in the reporter's reporter’s request provides a key piece of information on which EPA will base its decision to grant or deny the R&D project exemption request. EPA encourages reporters applying for an exemption to provide detailed information about the research purpose. EPA will also take into account any information the reporter submits demonstrating that the planned duration of CO₂ injection for the project and the planned annual CO₂ injection volumes during the duration of the project are consistent with the purpose of the R&D project.

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To request an R&D Project Exemption, click the link titled "ADD a R&D Project Exemption Request" below the R&D PROJECT EXEMPTION REQUEST table on the Subpart RR Overview page.

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On the R&D Project Exemption Request page, enter the following required information:

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When finished, click SAVE.

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If you have completed and are satisfied with your R&D Project Exemption Request you may proceed to certify and submit. This process includes applying your electronic signature (entering your password and answering a challenge/security question).

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Review the SUBMISSION INFORMATION, CERTIFICATION STATEMENT, and AGENT CERTIFICATION STATEMENT and if you agree to the terms of the CERTIFICATION STATEMENT, enter your e-GGRT password and click SUBMIT. When prompted, answer your challenge question to confirm your identity and click SUBMIT once more.

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E-GGRT will then generate a confirmation page which may be printed for your records. Once you have reviewed the submission confirmation, click HOME to return to the Subpart RR Overview page.

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On the Subpart RR Overview page, the status and certification date in the R&D PROJECT EXEMPTION REQUEST table will update automatically.

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See Also

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Using e-GGRT to Prepare Your Subpart RR Report
Subpart RR MRV Plan Extension Request
Subpart RR R&D Project Exemption Request
Subpart RR Proposed MRV Plan Submission