Title 30 — Mineral Lands and MiningRelease 119-73not60
§1008 Byproducts
Title 30 › Chapter 23— GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES › § 1008
Summary
If geothermal steam can produce valuable byproducts, like demineralized water usable under state water laws, the Secretary must require they be put to beneficial use unless he waives or changes that rule to protect resources. Any use must respect existing leases, claims, or permits.
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Title 30, §1008
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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.
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2005—Pub. L. 109–58 inserted section catchline.
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30 U.S.C. § 1008
Title 30 — Mineral Lands and Mining
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60