Section 13-183-55 - Plan of operations required(a) A lessee shall not commence operations of any kind prior to submitting to the chairperson for board approval a plan of operations. The plan shall include: (1) The proposed location and elevation above sea level of derrick, proposed depth, bottom hole location, casing program, proposed well completion program and the size and shape of drilling site, excavation and grading planned, and location of existing and proposed access roads;(2) Existing and planned access, access controls and lateral roads;(3) Location and source of water supply and road building material:(4) Location of camp sites, air-strips, and other supporting facilities;(5) Other areas of potential surface disturbance;(6) The topographic features of the land and the drainage patterns;(7) Methods for disposing of well effluent and other waste;(8) A narrative statement describing the proposed measures to be taken for protection of the environment, including, but not limited to the prevention or control of: (C) Pollution of the surface and ground water,(D) Damage to fish and wildlife or other natural resources,(E) Air and noise pollution and(F) Hazards to public health and safety during lease activities.(9) A geologist's preliminary survey report on the surface and sub-surface geology, nature and occurrence of the known or potential geothermal resources, surface water resources, and ground water resources;(10) All pertinent information or data which the chairperson may require to support the plan of operations for the utilization of geothermal resources and the protection of the environment;(11) Provisions for monitoring deemed necessary by the chairperson to insure compliance with these rules for the operations under the plan.(b) The information required above for items (1) through (6) shall be shown on a map or maps of 1:24,000 scale or larger, when required by the board.(c) The board shall either approve, subject to the requirements of chapter 343 Hawaii Revised Statutes and to any terms or conditions it may specify at its discretion, or disapprove the plan of operation within sixty calendar days after the date of receipt of the plan. If the board disapproves the plan of operations it shall notify the applicant and the decision may be appealed as provided in § 13-183-5.[Eff. JUN 22 1981] (Auth: HRS § 182-14) (Imp: HRS §§ 182-7, 182-14)