Geothermal Energy Regulation 2022
sec.8Notice of intention to drill a geothermal well
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sec.8 Notice of intention to drill a geothermal well
A geothermal tenure holder must, at least 10 business days before starting to drill a geothermal well in the area of the tenure, give the chief executive a notice stating— that the well is to be drilled; and the proposed identifying name for the well. The proposed identifying name for the geothermal well must not be the same, or substantially the same, as an identifying name for another geothermal well recorded in the register. (sec.8-ssec.1) A geothermal tenure holder must, at least 10 business days before starting to drill a geothermal well in the area of the tenure, give the chief executive a notice stating— that the well is to be drilled; and the proposed identifying name for the well. (sec.8-ssec.2) The proposed identifying name for the geothermal well must not be the same, or substantially the same, as an identifying name for another geothermal well recorded in the register.
- (a) that the well is to be drilled; and
- (b) the proposed identifying name for the well.