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The entire content of the exemption request is important and will be considered in EPA's decision making process. The research purpose in the 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.

EPA has decided to undertake an action to determine the confidentiality status for data elements reported under Subpart RR. Since Subpart RR proposed MRV plans and R&D Project Exemption Requests likely will be submitted before the final confidentiality determinations for Subpart RR are made, EPA will evaluate individual confidential business information (CBI) claims regarding these submissions on a case-by-case basis. The reporter should indicate any CBI claims in the submission.

Submitting an R&D Project Exemption Request

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