Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 24, 2024

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Nov 21, 2024
§ 147.1153 - Existing Class II disposal wells authorized by rule in Indian country.

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) of this chapter as applicable; or

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

Pm = (0.800−0.433 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. [87 FR 45256, July 28, 2022]
authority: 42 U.S.C. 300f
source: 49 FR 20197, May 11, 1984, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 40 CFR 147.1153