Closed loop application

Any party who has discharged or is discharging to a Class V closed-loop or direct exchange well as defined in 310 CMR 27.00 must apply unless exempted by 310 CMR 27.07. Also, any party that has a registered a Class V closed-loop or direct exchange well with the UIC Program for which ownership, number of wells, or construction details have or will change. The only types of Class V closed-loop ground source heat pump UIC wells not requiring UIC Registration are those associated with parcels of land that are only used for a single, one-unit residential dwelling with no additional non-residential land uses.

• What land use types must use this application?

This application form applies to all properties regardless of land use.

• What are the fees?
  

• No registration fee is required regardless of land use or the number of wells installed.
• If the Application is submitted for a Modification to an existing Registration there is no fee.
• There is currently no annual compliance fee associated with UIC Class V Wells.

• What regulations apply?

Regulations that apply primarily include, but are not limited to:

• Underground Injection Control Program, 310 CMR 27.00

• What other requirements must be considered?

All closed-loop and direct exchange (DX) ground source heat pump (GSHP) (geothermal) wells must conform to the MassDEP Guidelines for Ground Source Heat Pump Wells .

Applicants should consider the need to obtain the following permits or sanctions:

• Wetlands requirements should be checked through the local Conservation Commission.
• Local Board of Health requirements should be investigated.

• How long is the Registration valid?

The UIC registration will remain valid for the life of the program pending any future changes to the regulations and provided that the Owner /Operator submits a UIC Modification application when pertinent inventory information changes.

• How do I apply?

To submit an application to MassDEP, follow these steps:

1. Complete the appropriate form - UIC Registration Application for Closed-Loop Ground Source Heat Pump Well. Include all specified information.
2. Submit a UIC Registration Application for Closed-Loop Ground Source Heat Pump Well to the:
   MassDEP
   BRP UIC Program
   One Winter Street, 5th floor