43 C.F.R. Subpart 3270—Utilization of Geothermal Resources—General
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
(a) The regulations in 43 CFR subparts 3270 through 3279 cover the permitting and operating procedures for the utilization of geothermal resources. This includes: (1) Electrical generation facilities; (2) Direct use facilities; (3) Related utilization facility operations; (4) Actual and allocated well field production and injection; and (5) Related well field operations. (b) The utilization regulations in subparts 3270 through 3279 do not address conducting exploration operations, which are covered in subpart 3250 of this part, or drilling wells intended for production or injection, which are covered in subpart 3260 of this part. Your utilization operations must: (a) Meet all operational and environmental standards; (b) Prevent unnecessary impacts to surface and subsurface resources; (c) Result in the maximum ultimate recovery; (d) Result in the beneficial use of geothermal resources with minimum waste; (e) Protect public health, safety and property; and, (f) Comply with the requirements of 43 CFR 3200.4. (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 3270—Utilization of Geothermal Resources—General
§ 3270.10 What types of geothermal operations are governed by the utilization regulations?
§ 3270.11 What general standards apply to my utilization operations?
§ 3270.12 What other orders or instructions may BLM issue me?
