Utah Admin. Code 655-1-9

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024

Section R655-1-9 - Environment

9.1 General: The owner shall conduct exploration and development operations in a manner that provides maximum protection of the environment; rehabilitate disturbed lands; take all necessary precautions to protect the public health and safety; and conduct operations in accordance with the spirit and objectives of all applicable environmental legislation, and executive orders.

Adverse environmental impacts from geothermal-related activity shall be prevented or mitigated through enforcement of applicable Federal, State, and local standards, and the application of existing technology. Inability to meet these environmental standards or continued violation of environmental standards due to operations of the lessee, after notification, may be construed as grounds for the State Engineer to order a suspension of operations.

Utah Admin. Code R655-1-9

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-9, effective 4/9/2018