Haw. Code R. § 13-183-1 - Purpose
(a) The purpose of these rules is to provide
for:
(1) The leasing of geothermal resources
on state or reserved lands; and
(2)
The regulation of all drilling of geothermal resources in Hawaii.
(b) The rules contained in
subchapters 2 through 7 shall regulate the exploration, development, and
production of geothermal resources and its by-products on state or reserved
lands.
(c) The rules contained in
subchapters 8 through 13 shall regulate the drilling of all wells for
geothermal resources and its by-products, and shall apply to all lands within
the State including privately owned lands. All wells shall be drilled, operated
and maintained, or abandoned in accordance with these rules for the purpose of:
(1) Preventing waste;
(2) Conserving and providing for the optimum
use of geothermal resources;
(3)
Minimizing or preventing degradation of the environment, surface and ground
waters, and other natural resources; and
(4) Preventing injury to life and
property.
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