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Geothermal extraction operators should use this form to file with the Assessor on or before April 1.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING GEOTHERMAL PRODUCTION REPORT
Line numbers listed in these instructions refer to identical line numbers printed on the form. At top of form, fill in the year of the lien date for which this production report is made.
If this report is prepared prior to January 1, any change in real property between the date as of which the report is prepared and January 1 must be reported to the Assessor on a supplemental report.
All personal property owned by the respondent and any property belonging to others on the lease as of January 1 must be reported to the Assessor on the BOE-566-J, Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Personal Property Statement.
LINE 1. DATE, NAME, AND MAILING ADDRESS
LINE 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
Report each lease, parcel, or "operating unit" on a separate report form. Operating unit refers to the accumulated total of wells producing in concert to supply a designated energy generation system. Fill in field, unit number or lease name. Conform to Division of Oil and Gas classification in regard to name of field, or lease. Submit a separate form for each lease or unit. Conform to Division of Oil and Gas classification in regard to name of field or lease.
LINE 3. PARCEL NUMBER
Fill in the parcel number and tax rate area number, if known.
LINE 4. PHONE NUMBER
Enter the phone number where we may contact you or your authorized representative for information regarding the subject property.
LINE 5. PRODUCTION
Indicate the calendar year for which production is being reported. Report number of producing wells, dry steam produced, water produced, energy produced, minerals produced, method of operation and megawatts generated, as applicable, by months on a calendar year basis. Use metric units. New wells and/or abandonments should be reported separately on the BOE-567-K, Annual Geothermal Operating Expense Data.
LINE 6. Report accumulated production for the calendar year.
LINE 7. Indicate the name or names of the energy buyer.
LINE 8. Indicate the date of the sales contract and any dates involving renegotiation of the price per unit of energy produced.
LINE 9. Indicate contract basis. Utilize remarks section on back of form if necessary. Contract basis refers to the method used by the energy purchaser to compute the price you receive per unit sold. Separately show any other income received, for example, injection allowance.
LINE 10. Indicate lien date price/unit of energy produced. Show whether other income is included or excluded, such as injection allowance.
LINE 11. A pilot project is an experimental one (generally one in which there is no positive net income).
LINES 12 and 13. Cite volume of proven reserves as defined by your company. Describe the method your company uses in classifying reserve estimates.
LINE 14. Change of ownership information. Indicate any changes in the ownership of the operating or working interest in this field, lease, or unit. Cite the name and address of any new owners and the percentage of change affected.
DECLARATION BY ASSESSEE
The law requires that this production report, regardless of where it is executed, shall be declared to be true under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California. The declaration must be signed by the assessee, a duly appointed fiduciary, or a person authorized to sign on behalf of the assessee. In the case of a corporation, the declaration must be signed by an officer or by an employee or agent who has been designated in writing by the board of directors, by name or by title, to sign the declaration on behalf of the corporation. In the case of a partnership, the declaration must be signed by a partner or an authorized employee or agent. In the case of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) the declaration must be signed by an LLC manager, or by a member where there is no manager, or by an employee or agent designated by the LLC manager or by the members to sign on behalf of the LLC.
When signed by an employee or agent, other than a member of the bar, a certified public accountant, a public accountant, an enrolled agent or a duly appointed fiduciary, the assessee's written authorization of the employee or agent to sign the declaration on behalf of the assessee must be filed with the Assessor. The Assessor may at any time require a person who signs a production report and who is required to have written authorization to provide proof of authorization.
A production report that is not signed and executed in accordance with the foregoing instructions is not validly filed. The penalty imposed by section 463 of the Revenue and Taxation Code for failure to file is applicable to unsigned production reports.
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