Geothermal resources leases shall be for a term of up to 55 years, subject every five years to approval by the department of the current plan of development. If the lessee fails to substantially comply with the plan of development, as determined by the department, the department may elect to terminate the lease.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
79.12 RCW, as amended by ESB [EHB] 1277 and RCW
79.01.242. WSR 92-06-003, § 332-22-190, filed 2/20/92, effective 3/22/92.]