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CurrentExploration operations to which the Act does not apply
Part 2Exempt operations
6 Exploration operations to which the Act does not apply
An exploration permit is not required for an exploration operation the purpose of which is to locate a geothermal energy resource—
(a)
that has an in situ temperature of less than 70°C, when measured in a manner approved by the Secretary; or
(b)
that is less than one kilometre below the earth's surface.
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