43 C.F.R. Subpart 3260—Geothermal Drilling Operations—General
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
(a) The regulations in 43 CFR subparts 3260 through 3267 establish permitting and operating procedures for drilling wells and conducting related activities for the purpose of performing flow tests, producing geothermal fluids, or injecting fluids into a geothermal reservoir. These subparts also address redrilling, deepening, plugging back, and other subsequent well operations. (b) The operations regulations in subparts 3260 through 3267 do not address conducting exploration operations, which are covered in subpart 3250 of this part, or geothermal resources utilization, which is covered in subpart 3270 of this part. Your drilling operations must: (a) Meet all environmental and operational standards; (b) Prevent unnecessary impacts to surface and subsurface resources; (c) Conserve geothermal resources and minimize waste; (d) Protect public health, safety and property; and, (e) Comply with the requirements of 43 CFR 3200.4. We may issue: (a) Geothermal resource operational orders, for detailed requirements that apply nationwide; (b) Notices to lessees, for detailed requirements on a statewide or regional basis; (c) Other orders and instructions specific to a field or area; (d) Permit conditions of approval; and (e) Verbal orders which will be confirmed in writing.
Title 43: Public Lands: Interior
PART 3200—GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING
Subpart 3260—Geothermal Drilling Operations—General
§ 3260.10 What types of geothermal operations are covered by these regulations?
§ 3260.11 What general standards apply to my drilling operations?
§ 3260.12 What other orders or instructions may BLM issue me?
