1. A. The lessee under a geothermal lease or due diligence lease shall at its own expense comply with applicable provisions of the Geothermal Resources Development Act (Section 71-9-1 et seq. NMSA 1978) and regulations promulgated thereunder by EMNRD/ECAM.
2. B. If and when the lessee or operator files with EMNRD/ECAM an application, report or notice regarding contemplated or actual operations under a geothermal or due diligence lease, including but not limited to notification of a fire, break, leak, spill or blowout, the person filing such an application or report shall contemporaneously submit to the state land office a true and correct copy of the application, report or notice. If and when the lessee or operator receives from EMNRD/ECAM a permit or citation or notice of violation, the lessee or operator shall promptly submit to the state land office a true and correct copy.
3. C. The lessee shall notify the commissioner in writing within ten calendar days of the lessee’s receipt of any compliance order, enforcement order, notice of violation, warning letter, or other written notice of final or contemplated enforcement action taken by any federal, state, or local governmental entity arising out of or concerning any operations on the leased premises. Upon the commissioner’s request, the lessee shall promptly provide the commissioner with a copy of any such order, notice, or letter.

[19.2.7.44 NMAC - Rp, 19.2.7.44 NMAC, 5/1/2026]