HAR §13-183-1
HAR §13-183-1. Purpose
Cite as Haw. Code R. § 13-183-1
(a) The purpose of these rules is to
provide for:
(1)
The leasing of geothermal resources on state or
reserved lands; and
(2)
The regulation of all drilling of geothermal resources
in Hawaii.
(b)
The rules contained in subchapters 2 through 7 shall
regulate the exploration, development, and production of
geothermal resources and its by-products on state or reserved
lands.
(c)
The rules contained in subchapters 8 through 13 shall
regulate the drilling of all wells for geothermal resources and
its by-products, and shall apply to all lands within the State
including privately owned lands. All wells shall be drilled,
operated and maintained, or abandoned in accordance with these
rules for the purpose of:
(1)
Preventing waste;
(2)
Conserving and providing for the optimum use of
geothermal resources;
(3)
Minimizing or preventing degradation of the
environment, surface and ground waters, and other
natural resources; and
(4)
Preventing injury to life and property.
[Eff. JUN 22 1981] (Auth: HRS §182-14) (Imp: HRS §182-14)
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