Reservoir surveys

By special order of the commission, periodic surveys may be made of the reservoirs in this state containing geothermal resources. These surveys must be thorough and complete and must be made using methods approved by the director. The condition of the reservoirs containing geothermal resources and the practices and methods employed by the operators must be investigated. All operators of deep geothermal and injection wells shall permit and assist the agents of the commission in making any and all special tests that may be required by the commission on any or all wells. All geophysical operations must comply with North Dakota Century Code chapter 38-08.1.