ORS 522.425
Provisions in rule or order requiring unit operation

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. [1981 c.588 §10]

Source: Section 522.425 — Provisions in rule or order requiring unit operation, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors522.­html.

522.005
Definitions 522.015
Policy 522.019
Injection of geothermal fluids 522.025
Application 522.035
Ownership rights 522.045
Decommissioned well 522.055
Permit 522.065
Circulation of application to state agencies 522.075
Bond or security 522.080
Operator liability 522.085
Report certifying completion of decommissioning plan 522.115
Permit 522.125
Circulation of application to state agencies 522.135
Permit 522.145
Bond or security 522.155
Liability for failure to protect ground water and surface water 522.165
Request for permit modification 522.175
Plugging and decommissioning 522.195
Monthly production statement 522.205
Notice by prospective operator of transfer or purchase of well 522.215
Suspension of drilling or operation 522.225
Notice of intent to plug and decommission 522.245
Department approval of plugging and decommissioning 522.255
Resolution of conflicts between geothermal and water uses 522.275
Administration by State Geologist 522.305
Rules 522.315
Final order of department 522.325
Compliance with final order 522.355
Records of well 522.365
Filing record with department 522.405
Unitization 522.415
Unit operation plan 522.425
Provisions in rule or order requiring unit operation 522.435
Rule, order to supersede previous board action 522.445
Condition to effectiveness of unitization plan and unit agreement 522.455
Rehearing on rule or order 522.465
Appointment of unit operator 522.475
Board review of disputes over unit operation 522.485
Amendment of unitization plan 522.495
Presumptions regarding conduct of operation 522.505
Unauthorized operation in unit area prohibited 522.515
When agreement or plan held not to violate state securities or trade law 522.525
Land subject to board authority 522.535
Fees 522.545
Rulemaking authority 522.810
Suits to enjoin violations 522.815
Rules by board 522.910
Aiding in violations prohibited 522.915
False entries, omissions, destruction or removal of records or reports 522.990
Penalties
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through early 2024

§ 522.425’s source at oregon​.gov