Water Quality Variance for Geothermal and Oil and Gas Exploration.
Section 11
SEC. 11. Water Quality Variance for Geothermal and Oil and Gas Exploration. — The Department may provide variance in water quality criteria and standards for geothermal exploration that encounters reinjection constraints: Provided, That there shall be provision for adequate protection of beneficial use of water bodies downstream of the geothermal project: Provided, further, That this provision may be applied to oil and gas exploration as determined by the Department.