### Question
What is the definition of new underground injection well?


### Answer
The definition of **new underground injection well** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 300h*:

> an underground injection well whose operation was not approved by appropriate State and Federal agencies before December 16, 1974

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XII-SAFETY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS > Part C-Protection of Underground Sources of Drinking Water**

