Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) The owner or operator of any
well, or proposed well, before commencing the drilling, redrilling,
or deepening of any wells shall file with the department a written
application in triplicate of the intention to commence such drilling,
redrilling or deepening accompanied by a fee of two hundred dollars
as prescribed in RCW 79.76.070, except no fee is required for the
drilling of core holes. The application shall be on forms as
prescribed by the department and contain the following:
(a) The name of operator or company
and address.
(b)
Description of the lease or property including acres together with
the name and address of the owner or owners of surface and mineral
rights.
(c) The proposed
location of the well or wells including a typical layout showing the
position of mud tanks, reserve pits, cooling towers, pipe racks,
etc.
(d) Existing and
planned access and lateral roads.
(e) Location and source of water
supply and road building material.
(f) Location of supporting
facilities.
(g) Other
areas of potential surface disturbances.
(h) The topographic features of the
land, including drainage patterns.
(i) Methods for disposing of waste
materials.
(j) The
proposed drilling and casing plan.
(k) A surveyed plat showing the
surface and expected bottom-hole locations and the distances from the
nearest section or tract lines as shown on the official plat of
survey or protracted surveys of each well or wells. The scale shall
not be less than 1:24,000.
(l) A narrative statement
describing the proposed measures to be taken for protection of the
environment, including, but not limited to, the prevention or control
of:
(i) Fires,
(ii) Soil erosion,
(iii) Pollution of surface and
groundwaters,
(iv) Damage
to fish and wildlife or other natural resources,
(v) Air and noise pollution,
and
(vi) Hazards to
public health and safety during operational activities.
(m) Such other pertinent
information or data which the department may require to support the
application for the development of geothermal resources and the
protection of the environment.
Provisions for monitoring may be required as deemed
necessary by the department to ensure compliance with these
regulations.
The collection of data concerning existing air and
water quality, noise, seismic and land subsidence activities, and the
ecological system of the area may be required as deemed necessary by
the department.
(2) An application for the drilling
of core holes shall contain the following:
(a) Name and address of the
operator or company.
(b)
Name and number, location of the core hole or holes to the nearest
quarter-quarter section or lot.
(c) Proposed depth of each core
hole, but not to exceed 750 feet into bedrock.
(d) A map of sufficient scale to
show topography and drainage patterns, access roads, and the proposed
core hole locations. A metes and bounds description of each core hole
location shall be provided to the department within thirty days of
completion of the core hole or the approved core hole
program.
(3)
Well names and numbers shall not be changed without first obtaining
the written approval of the department.
Statutory Authority: RCW 79.76.050(2). 79-02-001
(Order), § 332-17-100, filed
1/4/79.
