Bill > AB2234

This bill clarifies the definition of a "geothermal exploratory project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which is a state law requiring government agencies to analyze the environmental impacts of proposed projects. Specifically, it expands what is considered part of such a project to include equipment and activities needed to connect wells and reservoirs, temporary roads, power lines for drilling and testing, and other necessary infrastructure. Additionally, the bill modifies an existing rule that required geothermal exploratory wells to be located at least half a mile from commercial production wells, now excluding certain wells that connect to geothermal reservoirs where the flow of geothermal fluids has been enhanced through techniques like stimulation or horizontal drilling.

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