40 C.F.R. § 147.1803

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 147.1803 - Existing Class I and III wells authorized by rule-maximum injection pressure

The owner or operator shall limit injection pressure to the lesser of:

(a) A value which will not exceed the operating requirements of § 144.28(f)(3)(i) ; or

(b) A value for well head pressure calculated by using the following formula:

Pm = (0.8 - 0.433 Sg) d

where:

Pm = injection pressure at the well head in pounds per square inch

Sg = specific gravity of injected fluid (unitless)

d = injection depth in feet.

40 C.F.R. §147.1803

49 FR 45308, Nov. 15, 1984