N.M. Admin. Code § 20.6.2.5206 - OPERATING REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS I NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE INJECTION WELLS AND CLASS III WELLS
A.
General operating requirements applicable to Class I non-hazardous waste
injection wells and Class III wells.
(1) The
maximum injection pressure at the wellhead shall not initiate new fractures or
propagate existing fractures in the confining zone , or cause the movement of
injection or formation fluids into ground water having 10,000 mg/l or less TDS
except for fluid movement approved pursuant to Section
20.6.2.5103 NMAC.
(2) Injection between the outermost casing
and the well bore is prohibited in a zone other than the authorized injection
zone .
B. Additional
operating requirements for Class I non-hazardous waste injection wells.
(1) Except during well stimulation , the
maximum injection pressure shall not initiate new fractures or propagate
existing fractures in the injection zone .
(2) Unless an alternative to a packer has
been approved under Subparagraph (c) of Paragraph (3) of Subsection B of
Section 20.6.2.5205 NMAC, the annulus
between the tubing and the long string of casing shall be filled with a fluid
approved by the secretary and a pressure, also approved by the secretary shall
be maintained on the annulus.
C. Additional operating requirements for
Class III wells: Initiation of new fractures or propagation of existing
fractures in the injection zone will not be approved by the secretary as part
of a discharge permit unless it is done during well stimulation and the
discharger demonstrates:
(1) that such
fracturing will not cause movement of fluids out of the injection zone into
ground water having 10,000 mg/l or less TDS except for fluid movement approved
pursuant to Section
20.6.2.5103 NMAC; and
(2) that the provisions of Subsection D of
Section 20.6.2.3109 and Subsection C of Section
20.6.2.5101 NMAC for protection of
ground water are met.
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