Section 13-184-6 - Criteria for designation of subzones The board, in designating an area as a geothermal resource subzone, shall be guided by the selection of those areas that can demonstrate an acceptable balance among the criteria set forth below:
(1) That the area has potential for geothermal development activities;(2) That there is a known or likely prospect for the utilization of geothermal resources for electrical energy production;(3) That any potential geologic hazards to geothermal production or use in the proposed area are examined;(4) That any environmental or social impacts of the development of geothermal resources within the proposed area be considered;(5) That the compatibility of development and utilization of geothermal resources within the proposed area is considered with other allowed uses within the area and within the surrounding lands; and(6) That the potential benefits to be derived from geothermal development and utilization in the proposed area be in the interest of the county or counties involved and the State as a whole.[Eff. SEP 6 1984] (Auth: HRS § 205-5.2) (Imp: HRS § 205-5.2)