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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.147.1803 Existing Class I and III wells authorized by rule—maximum injection pressure - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-40-protection-of-environment/cfr-sect-40-147-1803/
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