Code of Federal Regulations · Section

§ 147.103 — Existing Class I, II (except Enhanced Recovery And Hydrocarbon Storage) And III Wells Authorized By Rule

40 C.F.R. § 147.103

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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.

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