Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 147.503 — Existing Class II (except Enhanced Recovery And Hydrocarbon Storage) Wells Authorized By Rule
40 C.F.R. § 147.503
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Maximum injection pressure. To meet the operating requirements of § 144.28(f)(3)(i) of this chapter, the owner or operator shall use an injection pressure at the well head no greater than the pressure calculated 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 injected fluid (unitless)
d = injection depth in feet.
Authorizing Statute
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Congressional findings42 U.S.C. § 6901
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Definitions42 U.S.C. § 300f