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ORS 522.425

1981 c.588 §10

Any rule or order of the governing board of the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries providing for the unit operation of a geothermal resource area may include provisions for:

(1) Division of a reservoir into zones;

(2) Establishment of spacing units, including a description of their location, size and shape;

(3) The integration of separately owned tracts or interests within a spacing unit, the development and operation of the spacing unit and the sharing of production;

(4) The protection of existing and future beneficial uses of water;

(5) Maintenance of the renewability of geothermal resources and any other natural resources; and

(6) Any additional provisions the board considers necessary for carrying out the provisions of this chapter or for protection of the public health, safety and welfare.

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