Or. Admin. Code § 141-075-0295 - Requirements After Discovery

Upon making an initial geothermal discovery, the lessee shall:

(1) Submit a proposed testing program to the Division of State Lands. The Director may require amendments to the testing program by written notice to the lessee within 30 days following receipt of the submission.

(2) Proceed to obtain legal confirmation of the well's primary purpose, i.e. geothermal production.

(3) The lessee shall provide certified copies of all tests and measurements made in conjunction with the testing program. If the Director finds the tests, as performed, or the data therefrom are not adequate to evaluate the geothermal resource, he may require other tests to be made, consistent with the usual operating practices of the geothermal industry.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 141-075-0295

LB 17-1974(Temp), f. 5-31-74, cert. ef. 6-1-74; LB 19-1974, f. & cert. ef. 9-18-74; DSL 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1/12/2017

Stat. Auth.: ORS 273

Stats. Implemented: ORS 273 .045, ORS 273 .551 & ORS 273 .780