Registration and Application Forms

The inventory registration data includes information on the owner/operator of the injection system and the individual injection system. Registration alone does not constitute compliance or approval. Installation without DEQ written approval can lead to enforcement with fines by both DEQ and EPA. Please note no city or county in Oregon can in lieu of DEQ grant permit approval for privately owned injection systems.

There are several registration forms available based on the site use of a UIC system. A registration form must be submitted with the correct fee.

• Stormwater Discharges (parking lots, private driveways, roof drains)
• General, Industrial and Commercial Sites (all other types including process and wastewater discharges)
• Jurisdictions and Agencies With Numerous Stormwater Injections Systems
• Remediation Sites
• Geothermal Re-Injection
• Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)
• Preclosure Notification
• Certification of Non-Exposure to Toxics
• Geothermal Exploration General WPCF Permit 1900B
• Name Change and/or Transfer of Permit
• Name Change and/or Transfer of Registration and Authorization

Note: New domestic large capacity onsite systems will be registered as part of the application process for an onsite permit. For more information on DEQ's "Onsite Program" please go to Onsite Wastewater Management Program.

A blank UIC Access database is available from DEQ to facilitate the registration process when numerous injection systems are involved.

All types of injection systems (proposed new or existing) must be registered and approved by the DEQ in writing regardless of any other permitting activity. Owners and operators of existing facilities with WPCF permits are required to register, since the UIC data requirements often differ from a WPCF permit. DEQ staff will contact the consultant or owner by phone once the initial review is done to request additional data to determine if the site qualifies as rule authorized. Expect project delays if supplemental data requested by phone or email is not received within 60 days. After 60 days the site will be listed as registered only (not rule authorized or approved) and then city/county will be notified that the site has failed to meet requirements and cannot be allowed.

Submit two copies of all documents to DEQ Business Office, 811 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204.

In 2006 the DEQ Drinking Water program sent out to all cities and counties GIS maps showing their delineated source or recharge areas for wells. Under the Drinking Water program, all potential sources of contamination which might threaten the public water supply were identified. These delineated groundwater protection areas and other sensitive groundwater areas will be used as the focus for regulatory efforts due to public health and drinking water concerns.