### Question
Can you define what sequestration formation means?


### Answer
**Sequestration formation** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 17271*:

> a deep saline formation, unmineable coal seam, or oil or gas reservoir that is capable of accommodating a volume of industrial carbon dioxide

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17271*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VI-CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION > Part B-Carbon Capture and Sequestration Assessment and Framework**

