- (a) In the absence of substantial geologic indications of geothermal resources, a disposal of geothermal resources will be preceded by a call for applications. The commissioner will, in his discretion, commence a call for applications on his own initiative or in response to requests from persons interested in disposals of geothermal resources.
- (b) To commence a call for applications, the commissioner will designate a proposed geothermal disposal area, comprised of identified tracts which are compact, contiguous, and consistent with the acreage limitations of AS 38.05.181. The commissioner will invite applications for the tracts during a specified period.
(Eff. 9/5/74, Register 51; am 8/22/82, Register 83; am 5/8/83, Register 86)
Authority: AS 38.05.020, AS 38.05.035, AS 38.05.145, AS 38.05.181