Haw. Code R. § 13-184-6 - Criteria for designation of subzones

The board, in designating an area as a geothermal resource subzone, shall be guided by the selection of those areas that can demonstrate an acceptable balance among the criteria set forth below:

(1) That the area has potential for geothermal development activities;

(2) That there is a known or likely prospect for the utilization of geothermal resources for electrical energy production;

(3) That any potential geologic hazards to geothermal production or use in the proposed area are examined;

(4) That any environmental or social impacts of the development of geothermal resources within the proposed area be considered;

(5) That the compatibility of development and utilization of geothermal resources within the proposed area is considered with other allowed uses within the area and within the surrounding lands; and

(6) That the potential benefits to be derived from geothermal development and utilization in the proposed area be in the interest of the county or counties involved and the State as a whole.

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Haw. Code R. § 13-184-6

[Eff. SEP 6 1984] (Auth: HRS § 205-5.2) (Imp: HRS § 205-5.2)