Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R655 - Natural Resources, Water Rights
Rule R655-1 - Wells Used for the Discovery and Production of Geothermal Energy in the State of Utah
Section R655-1-9 - Environment
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
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.