17.20.202    GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION PLANS

(1) Each person shall submit a geothermal exploration plan on April 1, 1975, and each year thereafter to the department in an electronic format acceptable to the department.

(2) Maps, drawings, or charts may accompany a geothermal exploration plan as separate exhibits in an electronic format acceptable to the department.

(3) Within each geothermal exploration plan shall be included:

(a) any plans to gather geological data by boring of test holes or other underground exploration, investigation, or experimentation, related to possible future development of geothermal resources;

(b) the approximate dates for gathering geological and hydrogeological data by boring of test holes or other underground exploration, investigation, or experimentation, related to possible future development of geothermal resources shall be listed;

(c) a statement of the proposed activities to be conducted and the methods utilized;

(d) the general location, a description of the area involved, and the size and type of all drill holes, bore holes, or wells to be drilled, instruments, and all other equipment used.

(4) Any change in plans that would result in a material increase in any environmental impact or a substantial change in the location of all or a portion of the activities conducted pursuant to the plan shall be reported to the department.

 

History: 75-20-1001, MCA; IMP, 75-20-1001, MCA; NEW, Eff. 10/5/74; TRANS, from DNRC, 1996 MAR p. 2863; AMD, 2005 MAR p. 252, Eff. 2/11/05; AMD, 2023 MAR p. 764, Eff. 8/5/23.