1. (a) Areas where formation pressures are known to be hydrostatic and are known to contain geothermal fluids at shallow depths, and where down-hole temperatures are less than 100° C (212° F).
2. (b) Areas where geothermal fluids have been produced from shallow wells, less than 150 meters (500 feet) true vertical depth, over a number of years with no known history of a blowout or geyser.

This method of drilling, or any other method of drilling, will be allowed, at the discretion of the Supervisor, with certain stipulations in the following cases only:

Note: Authority cited: Section 3714, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3712 and 3715, Public Resources Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 8-16-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 33). For prior history, see Register 74, No. 20.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 12-26-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 52).