Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Permitting

Proposed marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) activities—including field research trials—that involve the disposition of material into a body of water likely need a permit from the EPA or a state with delegated permitting authority. Below, learn more about mCDR and the permitting requirements for these activities.

The EPA may issue special permits, research permits, emergency permits and general permits for the transportation and disposition of material into the ocean. For additional information about MPRSA permits, please visit our MPRSA Permits webpage.

• About mCDR

  

  Learn more about mCDR techniques.

  Learn About mCDR

• Regulation of mCDR Activities under the MPRSA and CWA Section 402

  

  Learn which activities require an MPRSA permit or NPDES permit.

  See mCDR Permitting information

• Resources for MPRSA Permit Applicants

  

  Find resources for MPRSA Permit applications for mCDR activities.

  See mCDR Permitting Resources

• MPRSA Permits for mCDR Activities

  

  Learn more about proposed MPRSA Permits for mCDR activities, including opportunities for public comment. 

  See proposed mCDR Permits