30 U.S.C. § 1008 : US Code - Section 1008: Byproducts

Search 30 U.S.C. § 1008 : US Code - Section 1008: Byproducts

If the production, use, or conversion of geothermal steam is
susceptible of producing a valuable byproduct or byproducts,
including commercially demineralized water for beneficial uses in
accordance with applicable State water laws, the Secretary shall
require substantial beneficial production or use thereof unless, in
individual circumstances he modifies or waives this requirement in
the interest of conservation of natural resources or for other
reasons satisfactory to him. However, the production or use of such
byproducts shall be subject to the rights of the holders of
preexisting leases, claims, or permits covering the same land or
the same minerals, if any.