FEDERAL · 30 U.S.C. · Chapter 23

Byproducts

Current through Pub. L. 119-102
Title 30Mineral Lands and Mining·Ch. 23 — GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
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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Wagner v. Chevron Oil Co.
321 F. Supp. 2d 1195 (D. Nevada, 2004)
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History

(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.)

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