Public interest
Public interest means operations within a geothermal unit resulting in:
(1) Diligent development;
(2) Efficient exploration, production and utilization of the resource;
(3) Conservation of natural resources; and
(4) Prevention of waste.
Source
43 CFR § 3280.2
Scoping language
The following terms, as used in this part or in any agreement approved under the regulations in this part, have the following meanings unless otherwise defined in such agreement: