§681.2.  Definitions

For the purpose of this Subpart:

(1)  "Geothermal resources" means:

(a)  all products of geothermal processes, embracing indigenous steam, hot water, and hot brines;

(b)  steam and other gases, hot water, and hot brines resulting from water, gas, or other fluids artificially introduced into geothermal formations;

(c)  heat, dissolved natural gas, or other associated energy found in geothermal formations; and

(d)  any byproduct derived from them.

(2)  the term "department" means the State Department of Conservation of the state of Louisiana; and

(3)  the term "commissioner" means the commissioner of conservation.

Added by Acts 1975, No. 735, §1.