Docket 20-0315-2401
Purpose of Rule
The Idaho Department of Lands (Department) administers IDAPA 20.03.15, Rules Governing Geothermal Leasing on Idaho State Lands a geothermal leasing program on behalf of the Land Board for state endowment trust lands and lands owned by other state agencies. These activities are authorized by Idaho Code Title 47, Chapter 16 – Geothermal Resources. The adoption of related rules is authorized by Idaho Code 47-1603.
Following Executive Order 2020-01, Zero-Based Regulation, this rule chapter is scheduled to be repealed and replaced in 2024 for review during the 2025 legislative session with the goal of simplifying the rules for increased clarity and ease of use.
Quick Reference
Current Status
The Negotiated rulemaking will start with the publication of the Notice of Intent in the Idaho Administrative Bulletin on March 6, 2024. The public comment period will begin on March 6 to April 19, 2024.
Negotiated Rulemaking
Negotiated rulemaking is a process in which all interested parties and the agency seek consensus on the content of a rule. Public meetings are an opportunity for all interested persons to discuss possible changes to the rule, and the public may also submit written comments.
Notice of Intent to Promulgate Rules – Negotiated rulemaking, Idaho Administrative Bulletin Vol. 24-3, March 6, 2024, pages 18-19
Land Board Memo 01/16/2024 – Approval to initiate negotiated rulemaking.
Zero-Based-Prospective of Analysis– January 26, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Idaho Department of Lands
Boise (and Zoom)
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Idaho Department of Lands
Boise (and Zoom)
Jeanine Vany-Eavor –
Received 4/19/2024
Not available at this time.
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Boise, Idaho 83720-0050
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