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Committee approves revised well construction standards, eases low‑temperature geothermal requirements
Summary
Updated well construction rules lower regulatory barriers for some low‑temperature geothermal wells and clarify casing, seal and waiver procedures; industry witnesses said the changes will reduce costs.
The Idaho Senate Resources and Environment Committee approved revised well construction standards (docket 3703092401) that clarify minimum construction standards, well‑seal requirements and waivers, and that allow certain low‑temperature geothermal wells to be built to cold‑water well standards.
Eric Boe, Water Compliance Bureau Chief and rules regulation officer, told the committee the chapter updates definitions (for example, casing and geotechnical borings), aligns language with other IDWR rules and the…
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