Modification of the boundaries or the withdrawal of an existing designated geothermal resource subzone may be initiated by the board or by any property owner, State mining lease applicant, geothermal mining lessee, or person with an interest in real property that is within the designated subzone. The procedure for modifying the boundaries or withdrawal of an existing designated geothermal resource subzone shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. The board shall withdraw a designation only upon finding by a preponderance of the evidence that the area is no longer suited for designation; provided, however, that within an existing subzone with active geothermal development activities, the area may not be modified or withdrawn. An environmental impact statement as defined under chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not be required in assessing any modification of the boundaries or withdrawal of subzones.
Haw. Code R. § 13-184-10