2018 US Code
Title 30 - Mineral Lands and Mining
Chapter 23 - Geothermal Resources
Sec. 1008 - Byproducts

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Citation 30 U.S.C. § 1008 (2018)
Section Name §1008. Byproducts
Section Text

If the production, use, or conversion of geothermal steam is susceptible of producing a valuable byproduct or byproducts, including commercially demineralized water for beneficial uses in accordance with applicable State water laws, the Secretary shall require substantial beneficial production or use thereof unless, in individual circumstances he modifies or waives this requirement in the interest of conservation of natural resources or for other reasons satisfactory to him. However, the production or use of such byproducts shall be subject to the rights of the holders of preexisting leases, claims, or permits covering the same land or the same minerals, if any.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 91–581, §9, Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1570; Pub. L. 109–58, title II, §236(9), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 672.)

Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS

2005—Pub. L. 109–58 inserted section catchline.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
CHAPTER 23 - GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
Sec. 1008 - Byproducts
Contains section 1008
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 84 Stat. 1570
119 Stat. 672
Public Law References Public Law 91-581, Public Law 109-58
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