[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 40, Volume 19] [Revised as of July 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 40CFR146.73] [Page 726] TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) PART 146--UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAM: CRITERIA AND STANDARDS--Table of Contents Subpart G--Criteria and Standards Applicable to Class I Hazardous Waste Injection Wells Sec. 146.73 Financial responsibility for post-closure care. The owner or operator shall demonstrate and maintain financial responsibility for post-closure by using a trust fund, surety bond, letter of credit, financial test, insurance or corporate guarantee that meets the specifications for the mechanisms and instruments revised as appropriate to cover closure and post-closure care in 40 CFR part 144, subpart F. The amount of the funds available shall be no less than the amount identified in Sec. 146.72(a)(4)(vi). The obligation to maintain financial responsibility for post-closure care survives the termination of a permit or the cessation of injection. The requirement to maintain financial responsibility is enforceable regardless of whether the requirement is a condition of the permit.