§ 3252.10 What operational standards apply to my exploration operations?
§ 3252.11 What environmental requirements must I meet when conducting exploration operations?
§ 3252.12 How deep may I drill a temperature gradient well?
§ 3252.13 How long may I collect information from my temperature gradient well?
§ 3252.14 How must I complete a temperature gradient well?
§ 3252.15 When must I abandon a temperature gradient well?
§ 3252.16 How must I abandon a temperature gradient well?

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