Geothermal Rules, Regulations, and Forms
The Department regulates Geothermal Resources under chapter 78.60 RCW and chapter 332-17 WAC.
Forms
| Description |
Link |
| Instruction for geothermal exploration permit applicants |
PDF |
| Geothermal exploration permit application Form 1 |
PDF |
| Well record or history Form 2 |
PDF |
| Notice of intention to abandon and plug well Form 3 |
PDF |
| Report on results on plugging well Form 4 |
PDF |
| Geothermal drilling and production bond |
Microsoft Word |
Geothermal Exploration Fees
| Description |
Link |
| To drill, re-drill or deepen a well |
$200 |
Bonds—Geothermal Supervisor sets amount
Coreholes (less than 750 feet deep)
| Description |
Fee |
| One corehole |
$5,000 minimum |
| Two or more coreholes—blanket bond |
$25,000 minimum |
Wells (greater than 750 feet)
| Description |
Fee |
| One well |
$15,000 minimum |
| Two or more wells—blanket bond |
$50,000 minimum |
