Hawaii HB1983 establishes the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center to manage geological subsurface characterization activities.

Hawaii HB1983 codifies the establishment of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center within the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The Center will manage geological subsurface characterization activities, including borehole drilling, to collect scientific data about subsurface resources. The bill outlines requirements for these activities, such as avoiding harm to cultural sites and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. It also specifies that these activities should not be treated as mining operations or require well permits.

Hawaii HB1983 establishes the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center to manage geological subsurface characterization activities.

Hawaii HB1983 codifies the establishment of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center within the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The Center will manage geological subsurface characterization activities, including borehole drilling, to collect scientific data about subsurface resources. The bill outlines requirements for these activities, such as avoiding harm to cultural sites and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. It also specifies that these activities should not be treated as mining operations or require well permits.