All wells must be made by a certified water or monitoring well contractor. All open-loop geothermal energy extraction facility wells must be in compliance with article 33-18. The location and construction of the borehole of closed-loop geothermal energy extraction facilities must be in compliance with article 33-18.

All geothermal energy extraction facilities, including horizontal-loop facilities, must be approved by the state geologist prior to installation.

All heat transfer fluids and additives must be approved for use by the state geologist.

History: Effective March 1, 1984; amended effective December 1, 1992.

General Authority: NDCC 38-19-03

Law Implemented: NDCC 38-19-03