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WA Rev Code § 78.56.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.56 - Metals Mining and Milling Operations.|78.56.150 - Application of requirements to milling facilities not adjacent to mining operation.

RCW 78.56.150 Application of requirements to milling facilities not adjacent to mining operation.A milling facility which is not adjacent to or in the vicinity of the metals mining operation producing the ore to be milled and which processes precious or base metal ore by treatment or concentration is subject to the provisions of RCW 78.56.010 through 78.56.090, 78.56.100(1) (a), (c), and (d), 78.56.110 through 78.56.140, 70A.15.4520, and 70A.300.470 and chapters 70A.15, 70A.300, 90.03, and 90.48 RCW and all other applicable laws. The smelting of aluminum does not constitute a metals milling operation under this section.[ 2021 c 65 § 87; 1994 c 232 § 15.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
WA Rev Code § 78.56.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.56 - Metals Mining and Milling Operations.|78.56.160 - Moratorium on use of heap leach extraction process—Joint review by department of ecology and department of natural resources—Permanent prohibition of in situ extraction.

RCW 78.56.160 Moratorium on use of heap leach extraction process—Joint review by department of ecology and department of natural resources—Permanent prohibition of in situ extraction.(1) Until June 30, 1996, there shall be a moratorium on metals mining and milling operations using the heap leach extraction process. The department of natural resources and the department of ecology shall jointly review the existing laws and regulations pertaining to the heap leach extraction process for their adequacy in safeguarding the environment.(2) Metals mining using the process of in situ extraction is permanently prohibited in the state of Washington.[ 1998 c 245 § 161; 1994 c 232 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 78.56.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.56 - Metals Mining and Milling Operations.|78.56.901 - Effective date—1994 c 232 §§ 1-5, 9-17, and 23-29.

RCW 78.56.901 Effective date—1994 c 232 §§ 1-5, 9-17, and 23-29.This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and, with the exception of sections 6 through 8 and 18 through 22 of this act, shall take effect immediately [April 1, 1994].[ 1994 c 232 § 30.]
WA Rev Code § 78.56.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.56 - Metals Mining and Milling Operations.|78.56.902 - Effective date—1994 c 232 §§ 6-8 and 18-22.

RCW 78.56.902 Effective date—1994 c 232 §§ 6-8 and 18-22.Sections 6 through 8 and 18 through 22 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1995.[ 1994 c 232 § 31.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.010 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 78.60.010 Legislative declaration.The public has a direct interest in the safe, orderly, and nearly pollution-free development of the geothermal resources of the state, as defined in RCW 78.60.030. The legislature hereby declares that it is in the best interests of the state to further the development of geothermal resources for the benefit of all of the citizens of the state while at the same time fully providing for the protection of the environment. The development of geothermal resources shall be so conducted as to protect the rights of landowners, other owners of interests therein, and the general public. In providing for such development, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the orderly exploration, safe drilling, production, and proper abandonment of geothermal resources in the state of Washington.[ 2017 c 259 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 1. Formerly RCW 79.76.010.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.020 - Short title.

RCW 78.60.020 Short title.This chapter shall be known as the Geothermal Resources Act.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.76.020.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.040 - Geothermal resources deemed sui generis.

RCW 78.60.040 Geothermal resources deemed sui generis.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, geothermal resources are found and hereby determined to be sui generis, being neither a mineral resource nor a water resource and as such are declared to be the private property of the holder of the title to the surface land above the resource, unless the geothermal resources have been otherwise reserved by or conveyed to another person or entity. Nothing in this section divests the people of the state of any rights, title, or interest in geothermal resources owned by the state.[ 2013 c 274 § 3; 1979 ex.s. c 2 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 4. Formerly RCW 79.76.040.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2013 c 274: See note following RCW 78.60.030.Severability—1979 ex.s. c 2: "If any provision of this 1979 act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1979 ex.s. c 2 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.050 - Administration of chapter.

RCW 78.60.050 Administration of chapter.(1) The department shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules, regulations, and orders relating to the drilling, operation, maintenance, abandonment and restoration of geothermal areas, to prevent damage to and waste from underground geothermal deposits, and to prevent damage to underground and surface waters, land or air that may result from improper drilling, operation, maintenance or abandonment of geothermal resource wells.(2) In order to implement the terms and provisions of this chapter, the department under the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, may from time to time promulgate those rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including but not restricted to defining geothermal areas; establishing security requirements, which may include bonding; providing for liens against production; providing for casing and safety device requirements; providing for site restoration plans to be completed prior to abandonment; and providing for abandonment requirements.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 5. Formerly RCW 79.76.050.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.060 - Scope of chapter.

RCW 78.60.060 Scope of chapter.(1) This chapter is intended to preempt local regulation of the drilling and operation of wells for geothermal resources but shall not be construed to permit the locating of any well or drilling when such well or drilling is prohibited under state or local land use law or regulations promulgated thereunder. Geothermal resources, by-products, or waste products which have escaped or been released from the energy transfer system or a mineral recovery process shall be subject to provisions of state law relating to the pollution of ground or surface waters (Title 90 RCW), provisions of the state fisheries law and the state game laws (Title 77 RCW), and any other state environmental pollution control laws.(2) Authorization for a consumptive or nonconsumptive use of water associated with a geothermal well, for purposes including but not limited to power production, greenhouse heating, warm water fish propagation, space heating plants, irrigation, swimming pools, and hot springs baths, shall be subject to the appropriation procedure as provided in Title 90 RCW, except for the following:(a) Water that is removed from an aquifer or geothermal reservoir to develop and obtain geothermal resources if the water is returned to or reinjected into the same aquifer or reservoir; or(b) The reasonable loss of water:(i) During a test of a geothermal well; or(ii) From the temporary failure of all or part of a system that removes water from an aquifer or geothermal reservoir, transfers the heat from that water, and reinjects that water into the same aquifer or reservoir.(3) The department and the department of ecology shall cooperate to avoid duplication and to promote efficiency in issuing permits and other approvals for these uses.(4) Nothing in chapter 274, Laws of 2013 shall affect or operate to impair any existing water rights.[ 2013 c 274 § 4; 2003 c 39 § 40; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 6. Formerly RCW 79.76.060.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2013 c 274: See note following RCW 78.60.030.
WA Rev Code § 78.60.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.070 - Drilling permits—Applications—Hearing—Fees.

RCW 78.60.070 Drilling permits—Applications—Hearing—Fees.(1) Any person proposing to drill a well or redrill an abandoned well for geothermal resources shall file with the department a written application for a permit to commence such drilling or redrilling on a form prescribed by the department accompanied by a permit fee of two hundred dollars. The department shall forward a duplicate copy to the department of ecology within ten days of filing.(2) Upon receipt of a proper application relating to drilling or redrilling the department shall set a date, time, and place for a public hearing on the application. The public hearing on the drilling application shall be in the county in which the drilling or redrilling is proposed to be made.(3) Any person proposing to drill a core hole for the purpose of gathering geothermal data, including but not restricted to heat flow, temperature gradients, and rock conductivity, shall be required to obtain a single permit covering all core holes according to subsection (1) of this section, including a single permit fee. Such core holes as described by this subsection are not required to be the subject of a public hearing but are subject to all other provisions of this chapter, including a bond or other security as specified in RCW 78.60.130.(4) All moneys paid to the department under this section shall be deposited with the state treasurer for credit to the general fund.[ 2017 c 259 § 2; 2007 c 338 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 7. Formerly RCW 79.76.070.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.080 - Drilling permits—Criteria for granting.

RCW 78.60.080 Drilling permits—Criteria for granting.A permit shall be granted only if the department is satisfied that the area is suitable for the activities applied for; that the applicant will be able to comply with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations enacted hereunder; and that a permit would be in the best interests of the state.The department shall not allow operation of a well under permit if it finds that the operation of any well will unreasonably decrease groundwater available for prior water rights in any aquifer or other groundwater source for water for beneficial uses, unless such affected water rights are acquired by condemnation, purchase or other means.The department shall have the authority to condition the permit as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to conditions to reduce any environmental impact.The department shall forward a copy of the permit to the department of ecology within five days of issuance.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 8. Formerly RCW 79.76.080.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.090 - Casing requirements.

RCW 78.60.090 Casing requirements.Any operator engaged in drilling or operating a well for geothermal resources shall equip such well with casing of sufficient strength and with such safety devices as may be necessary, in accordance with methods approved by the department.No person shall remove a casing, or any portion thereof, from any well without prior approval of the department.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 9. Formerly RCW 79.76.090.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.100 - Plugging and abandonment of wells or core holes—Transfer of jurisdiction to department of ecology.

RCW 78.60.100 Plugging and abandonment of wells or core holes—Transfer of jurisdiction to department of ecology.Any well or core hole drilled under authority of this chapter from which:(1) It is not technologically practical to derive the energy to produce electricity commercially, or the owner or operator has no intention of deriving energy to produce electricity commercially, and(2) Usable minerals cannot be derived, or the owner or operator has no intention of deriving usable minerals, shall be plugged and abandoned as provided in this chapter or, upon the owner's or operator's written application to the department of natural resources and with the concurrence and approval of the department of ecology, jurisdiction over the well may be transferred to the department of ecology and, in such case, the well shall no longer be subject to the provisions of this chapter but shall be subject to any applicable laws and rules relating to wells drilled for appropriation and use of groundwaters. If an application is made to transfer jurisdiction, a copy of all logs, records, histories, and descriptions shall be provided to the department of ecology by the applicant.[ 2007 c 338 § 2; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 10. Formerly RCW 79.76.100.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.110 - Suspension of drilling, shut-in or removal of equipment for authorized period—Unlawful abandonment.

RCW 78.60.110 Suspension of drilling, shut-in or removal of equipment for authorized period—Unlawful abandonment.(1) The department may authorize the operator to suspend drilling operations, shut-in a completed well, or remove equipment from a well for the period stated in the department's written authorization. The period of suspension may be extended by the department upon the operator showing good cause for the granting of such extension.(2) If drilling operations are not resumed by the operator, or the well is not put into production, upon expiration of the suspension or shut-in permit, an intention to unlawfully abandon shall be presumed.(3) A well shall also be deemed unlawfully abandoned if, without written approval from the department, drilling equipment is removed.(4) An unlawful abandonment under this chapter shall be entered in the department records and written notice thereof shall be mailed by registered mail both to such operator at his or her last known address as disclosed by records of the department and to the operator's surety. The department may thereafter proceed against the operator and his or her surety.[ 2013 c 23 § 254; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 11. Formerly RCW 79.76.110.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.120 - Notification of abandonment or suspension of operations—Required—Procedure.

RCW 78.60.120 Notification of abandonment or suspension of operations—Required—Procedure.(1) Before any operation to plug and abandon or suspend the operation of any well is commenced, the owner or operator shall submit in writing a notification of abandonment or suspension of operations to the department for approval. No operation to abandon or suspend the operation of a well shall commence without approval by the department. The department shall respond to such notification in writing within ten working days following receipt of the notification.(2) Failure to abandon or suspend operations in accordance with the method approved by the department shall constitute a violation of this chapter, and the department shall take appropriate action under the provisions of RCW 78.60.270.[ 2017 c 259 § 3; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 12. Formerly RCW 79.76.120.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.130 - Performance bond or other security—Required.

RCW 78.60.130 Performance bond or other security—Required.Every operator who engages in the drilling, redrilling, or deepening of any well or core hole shall file with the department a reasonable bond or bonds with good and sufficient surety, or the equivalent thereof, acceptable to the department, conditioned on compliance with the provisions of this chapter and all rules and permit conditions adopted pursuant to this chapter. This performance bond shall be executed in favor of and approved by the department.In lieu of a bond the operator may file with the department a cash deposit, negotiable securities acceptable to the department, or an assignment of a savings account in a Washington bank on an assignment form prescribed by the department. The department, in its discretion, may accept a single surety or security arrangement covering more than one well or core hole.[ 2007 c 338 § 3; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 13. Formerly RCW 79.76.130.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.140 - Termination or cancellation of bond or change in other security, when.

RCW 78.60.140 Termination or cancellation of bond or change in other security, when.The department shall not consent to the termination and cancellation of any bond by the operator, or change as to other security given, until the well or wells for which it has been issued have been properly abandoned or another valid bond for such well has been submitted and approved by the department. A well is properly abandoned when abandonment has been approved by the department.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 14. Formerly RCW 79.76.140.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.150 - Notification of sale, exchange, etc.

RCW 78.60.150 Notification of sale, exchange, etc.The owner or operator of a well shall notify the department in writing within ten days of any sale, assignment, conveyance, exchange, or transfer of any nature which results in any change or addition in the owner or operator of the well on such forms with such information as may be prescribed by the department.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 15. Formerly RCW 79.76.150.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.160 - Combining orders, unitization programs and well spacing—Authority of department.

RCW 78.60.160 Combining orders, unitization programs and well spacing—Authority of department.The department has the authority, through rules and regulations, to promulgate combining orders, unitization programs, and well spacing, and establish proportionate costs among owners or operators for the operation of such units as the result of said combining orders, if good and sufficient reason is demonstrated that such measures are necessary to prevent the waste of geothermal resources.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 16. Formerly RCW 79.76.160.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.170 - Designation of resident agent for service of process.

RCW 78.60.170 Designation of resident agent for service of process.Each owner or operator of a well shall designate a person who resides in this state as his or her agent upon whom may be served all legal processes, orders, notices, and directives of the department or any court.[ 2013 c 23 § 255; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 17. Formerly RCW 79.76.170.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.180 - General authority of department.

RCW 78.60.180 General authority of department.The department shall have the authority to conduct or authorize investigations, research, experiments, and demonstrations, cooperate with other governmental and private agencies in making investigations, receive any federal funds, state funds, and other funds and expend them on research programs concerning geothermal resources and their potential development within the state, and to collect and disseminate information relating to geothermal resources in the state: PROVIDED, That the department shall not construct or operate commercial geothermal facilities.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 18. Formerly RCW 79.76.180.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.190 - Employment of personnel.

RCW 78.60.190 Employment of personnel.The department shall have the authority, and it shall be its duty, to employ all personnel necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter pursuant to chapter 41.06 RCW.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 19. Formerly RCW 79.76.190.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.200 - Drilling records, etc., to be maintained—Inspection—Filing.

RCW 78.60.200 Drilling records, etc., to be maintained—Inspection—Filing.(1) The owner or operator of any well or core hole shall keep or cause to be kept careful and accurate logs, including but not restricted to heat flow, temperature gradients, and rock conductivity logs, records, descriptions, and histories of the drilling, redrilling, or deepening of the well.(2) All logs, including but not restricted to heat flow, temperature gradients, and rock conductivity logs, records, histories, and descriptions referred to in subsection (1) of this section shall be kept in the local office of the owner or operator, and together with other reports of the owner or operator shall be subject during business hours to inspection by the department. Each owner or operator, upon written request from the department, shall file with the department one paper and one electronic copy of the logs, including but not restricted to heat flow, temperature gradients, and rock conductivity logs, records, histories, descriptions, or other records or portions thereof pertaining to the geothermal drilling or operation underway or suspended.[ 2007 c 338 § 4; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 20. Formerly RCW 79.76.200.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.210 - Filing of logs and surveys with department upon completion, plugging, abandonment, or suspension of operations.

RCW 78.60.210 Filing of logs and surveys with department upon completion, plugging, abandonment, or suspension of operations.Upon completion or plugging and abandonment of any well or core hole or upon the suspension of operations conducted with respect to any well or core hole for a period of at least six months, one paper and one electronic copy of logs, including but not restricted to heat flow, temperature gradients, and rock conductivity logs, core, electric log, history, and all other logs and surveys that may have been run on the well, shall be filed with the department within thirty days after such completion, plugging and abandonment, or six months' suspension.[ 2007 c 338 § 5; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 21. Formerly RCW 79.76.210.]