NRS 534A.010 – “Geothermal resource” defined.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “geothermal resource” means the natural heat of the earth and the energy associated with that natural heat, pressure and all dissolved or entrained minerals that may be obtained from the medium used to transfer that heat, but excluding hydrocarbons and helium. (Added to NRS by […]

NRS 534A.031 – Exploration and subsurface information: Filing with Division of Minerals of Commission on Mineral Resources; confidentiality; release to State Engineer or other agency.

1. Any exploration and subsurface information obtained as a result of a geothermal project must be filed with the Division of Minerals of the Commission on Mineral Resources within 30 days after it is accumulated. The information is confidential for 5 years after the date of filing and may not be disclosed during that time […]

NRS 534A.040 – Applicability of procedures for appropriation.

A consumptive use of water brought to the surface outside of a geothermal well is subject to the appropriation procedures of chapters 533 and 534 of NRS, except for: 1. 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 […]

NRS 534A.050 – Ownership of geothermal resources.

The owner of real property owns the rights to the underlying geothermal resources unless they have been reserved by or conveyed to another person. (Added to NRS by 1983, 2091)

NRS 534A.060 – Permit required to drill or operate geothermal well or drill exploratory well; application.

1. A person may not drill or operate a geothermal well or drill an exploratory well without obtaining a permit from the Administrator of the Division of Minerals of the Commission on Mineral Resources and complying with the conditions of the permit. 2. An application must set forth such information as the Administrator requires by […]

NRS 534A.070 – Approval or rejection of application for permit to drill exploratory well; review of application for permit to drill or operate geothermal well; hearing; conditions.

1. The Administrator of the Division of Minerals of the Commission on Mineral Resources shall approve or reject an application for a permit to drill an exploratory well within 10 days after the Administrator receives the application in proper form. The permit must not be effective for more than 2 years, but may be extended […]

NRS 534A.080 – Fees; use of money.

1. The Commission on Mineral Resources shall impose and collect a fee for examining and filing an application for a permit to drill or operate a geothermal well or to drill an exploratory well. The fee must be deposited with the State Treasurer, for credit to the Account for the Division of Minerals created in […]

NRS 534A.090 – Regulations of Commission on Mineral Resources.

The Commission on Mineral Resources may adopt regulations necessary for carrying out the provisions of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1983, 2091)