The commissioner will approve a proposed well spacing and production rate program or prescribe modifications determined necessary for proper development and conservation of geothermal resources to qualify a proposed well spacing and production rate program for approval, considering factors such as

1. (1) the topography of the area;
2. (2) geologic and reservoir conditions;
3. (3) the minimum number of wells required for adequate development; and
4. (4) protection of the environment.

(Eff. 5/8/83, Register 86)

Authority: AS 41.06.010, AS 41.06.020, AS 41.06.040