40 Protection of Environment 19 2002-07-01 2002-07-01 false Existing Class I, II (except enhanced recovery and hydrocarbon storage) and III wells authorized by rule. 147.103 Section 147.103 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) WATER PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STATE UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAMS Alaska
§ 147.103 Existing Class I, II (except enhanced recovery and hydrocarbon storage) 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.