Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
Chapter II - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Department of the Interior |
SubChapter B - Offshore |
Part 250 - Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf |
Subpart H - Oil and Gas Production Safety Systems |
Surface and Subsurface Safety Systems - Dry Trees |
§ 250.816 - Subsurface safety devices in injection wells - dry trees.
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§ 250.816 Subsurface safety devices in injection wells - dry trees.
You must install a surface-controlled SSSV or an injection valve capable of preventing backflow in all injection wells. This requirement is not applicable if the District Manager determines that the well is incapable of natural flow. You must verify the no-flow condition of the well annually.