(a) An exploration permit may govern all activities associated with determining the location, quantity, or quality of uranium deposits.
(b) An exploration permit must contain provisions to govern:
(1) locating, drilling, plugging, and abandoning exploration holes;
(2) casing exploration holes for use in the exploration process;
(3) using cased exploration wells for rig supply purposes; and
(4) plugging and abandoning cased exploration wells.

(c) Except as provided by Section 131.354, a cased exploration well subject to an exploration permit issued under this subchapter is exempt from regulation by another agency, governmental entity, or political subdivision if the well is:
(1) used for exploration; or
(2) used for rig supply purposes.