OAR 632-020-0156: Permit for Injection

(1) The department will issue a permit for injection of geothermal fluids after finding that the injection plan is consistent with the purposes set forth in ORS 468A.010, 468B.015, 468B.030, 537.525, 522 and these rules. (2) Appropriate approval must be obtained from the Department of Environmental Quality before re-injection is commenced. Issuance of a geothermal well permit allowing for reinjection does not relieve any person from any obligation to register or to obtain a permit under ORS 468B.050 or 468B.195 to 468B.197 (Department of Environmental Quality). (3) The department will not issue a permit for injection of geothermal fluids until the operator has financial security in compliance with OAR 632-020-0035.