40 C.F.R. § 147.903

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 147.903 - 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 (ii) as applicable or;

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

Pm = (0.733-0.433 Sg)d

where:

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

Sg = specific gravity of inject fluid (unitless)

d = injection depth in feet.

40 C.F.R. §147.903

81 FR 74930, 1/26/2017