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Confining zone means a geological formation, group of formations, or part of a formation that is capable of limiting fluid movement above an injection zone.
The area of review is delineated using computational modeling that accounts for the physical and chemical properties of all phases of the injected carbon dioxide stream and displaced fluids and is based on available site characterization, monitoring, and operational data as set forth in 40 CFR 146.84.2 Confining zone means a geologic formation, group of formations, or part of a formation stratigraphically overlying the injection zone(s) that acts as barrier to fluid movement.
Confining zone limitations This leakage assessment determined none of the pathways required corrective action and the probability of leakage is unlikely.
Regional stratigraphy, including a stratigraphic column; Regional hydrostratigraphy, emphasizing major aquifers and the lowest underground source of drinking water (USDW); Definition and description of: Confining zone, including structural and isopach maps; Injection zone, including structural and isopach maps.
The Intermediate Confining zone consists of interbedded clays, silt, sand, calcareous lime muds, and limestone.