Maintenance (Rule 50)

01. General. All well heads, separators, pumps, mufflers, manifolds, valves, pipelines, and other equipment used to produce geothermal resources shall be maintained in good condition in order to prevent loss of or damage to life, health, property, and natural resources. (3-30-23) 02. Corrosion. All surface well head equipment and pipelines and subsurface casing and tubing will be subject to periodic corrosion surveillance to safeguard health, life, property, and natural resources. (3-30-23) 03. Tests. The Director may require such tests or remediation necessary to prevent damage to life, health, property, and to protect geothermal and groundwater resources. Such tests may include, but are not limited to, casing tests, cementing tests, and equipment tests. (3-30-23) 051. -- 059. (RESERVED) 060. HEARINGS ON DENIED, LIMITED, OR CONDITIONED PERMIT OR OTHER DECISIONS OF THE DIRECTOR (RULE 60). Pursuant to Idaho Code §§ 42-4004(c) and 42-4005(d), any applicant who is granted a limited or conditioned permit, or who is denied a permit or any person aggrieved by a decision of the Director may seek a hearing on said action of the Director by serving on the Director written notice and request for a hearing before the Board within thirty (30) days of service of the Director’s decision. Said hearing will be set, conducted, and notice given as set forth in the Rules promulgated by the Board under the provisions of Title 67, Chapter 52, Idaho Code. Any applicant may appeal IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 37.03.04 Department of Water Resources Drilling for Geothermal Resources Rules Section 065 Page 11 the decision of the Board to the District Court within thirty (30) days of service of the decision. (3-30-23) 061. -- 064. (RESERVED)