43 C.F.R. Subpart 3272—What is in a Utilization Plan and Facility Construction Permit?
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
Describe the proposed facilities as set out in 43 CFR 3272.11, and the anticipated environmental impacts and how you propose to mitigate those impacts, as set out at 3272.12. Your description must include: (a) A generalized description of all proposed structures and facilities, including their size, location, and function; (b) A generalized description of proposed facility operations, including estimated total production and injection rates; estimated well flow rates, pressures, and temperatures; facility net and gross electrical generation; and, if applicable, interconnection with other utilization facilities. If it is a direct use facility, send us the information we need to determine the amount of resource utilized; (c) A contour map of the entire utilization site, showing production and injection well pads, pipeline routes, facility locations, drainage structures, and existing and planned access and lateral roads; (d) A description of site preparation and associated surface disturbance, including the source for site or road building materials, amounts of cut and fill, drainage structures, analysis of all site evaluation studies prepared for the site(s), and a description of any additional tests, studies, or surveys which are planned to assess the geologic suitability of the site(s); (e) The source, quality, and proposed consumption rate of water used during facility operations, and the source and quantity of water used during facility construction; (f) The methods for meeting air quality standards during facility construction and operation, especially standards concerning noncondensible gases; (g) An estimated number of personnel needed during construction and operation of the facility; (h) A construction schedule; (i) A schedule for testing of the facility and/or well equipment, and for the start of commercial operations; (j) A description of architectural landscaping or other measures to minimize visual impacts; and (k) Any additional information or data which we may require. (a) Describe, at a minimum, your proposed measures to: (1) Prevent or control fires; (2) Prevent soil erosion; (3) Protect surface or ground water; (4) Protect fish and wildlife; (5) Protect cultural, visual, and other natural resources; (6) Minimize air and noise pollution; and (7) Minimize hazards to public health and safety during normal operations. (b) If we require, you must also describe how you will monitor your facility operations to ensure they comply with the requirements of 43 CFR 3200.4, and noise, air, and water quality standards at all times. We will consult with another involved surface management agency regarding monitoring requirements. You must also include provisions for monitoring other environmental parameters we may require. (c) Based on what level of impacts your operations may cause, we may require you to collect data concerning existing air and water quality, noise, seismicity, subsidence, ecological systems, or other environmental information for up to one year before you begin operating. We must approve your data collection methodologies, and will consult with any other surface managing agency involved. (d) You must also describe how you will abandon utilization facilities and restore the site, to comply with the requirements of 43 CFR 3200.4. (e) Finally, submit any additional information or data which we may require. (a) When BLM receives your utilization plan, we will make sure it is complete and review it for compliance with 43 CFR 3200.4. (b) If another Federal agency manages the surface of your lease, we will consult with them as part of the plan review. (c) If we need any further information to complete our review, we will contact you in writing and suspend our review until we receive the information. (a) Before constructing or testing a utilization facility, you must submit to BLM a: (1) Utilization plan; (2) Complete and signed facility construction permit; and, (3) Complete and signed site licence. (See subpart 3273.) (b) Do not start constructing or testing your utilization facility until we have approved both your facility construction permit and your site license. (c) After our review, we will notify you whether we have approved or denied your permit, as well as any conditions we require for conducting operations.
Title 43: Public Lands: Interior
PART 3200—GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING
Subpart 3272—What is in a Utilization Plan and Facility Construction Permit?
§ 3272.10 What must I give BLM in my utilization plan?
§ 3272.11 How should I describe the proposed utilization facility?
§ 3272.12 How do I describe the environmental protection measures I intend to take?
§ 3272.13 How will BLM review my utilization plan and notify me of their decision?
§ 3272.14 How do I get a permit to construct or test my facility?
