TABLE
OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER We 100
ORGANIZATIONAL RULES
PART We 101 DEFINITIONS
Section We 101.01 Abandoned Well
Section We 101.02 Active Well
Section We 101.03 Adjudicative Proceeding
Section We 101.04 Agency
Section We 101.05 Bentonite
Section We 101.06 Board
Section We 101.07 Board Clerk
Section We 101.08 Competent Bedrock
Section We 101.09 Contested Case
Section We 101.10 Declaratory Ruling
Section We 101.11 Department
Section We 101.12 Director
Section We 101.13 Division
Section We 101.14 Drive Shoe
Section We 101.15 Fiscal Impact Statement
Section We 101.16 Grout
Section We 101.17 Hydrofracturing
Section We 101.18 Inactive Well
Section We 101.19 Jaswell-type Seal
Section We 101.20 License
Section We 101.21 Licensing
Section We 101.22 Monitoring Well
Section We 101.23 Non Adjudicative Processes
Section We 101.24 Order
Section We 101.25 Party
Section We 101.26 Person
Section We 101.27 Pitless Adapter
Section We 101.28 Portland Cement
Section We 101.29 Presiding Officer
Section We 101.30 Pump Installer
Section We 101.31 Pump Installations
Section We 101.32 Rule
Section We 101.33 Schedule 40
Section We 101.34 Shale Packer
Section We 101.35 Sitting Member
Section We 101.36 Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR)
Section We 101.37 Water Well Construction
Section We 101.38 Water Well Contractor
Section We 101.39 Well
Section We 101.40 Well Log
PART We 102 STRUCTURE OF THE BOARD
Section We 102.01 Structure
PART We 103 ACCESS TO FILES
Section We 103.01 Access to Files
PART We 104 SOURCES OF AUTHORITY
Section We 104.01 Statutes Granting Authority
Section We 104.02 Previously Existing Wells
PART We 105 DUTIES OF THE BOARD
Section We 105.01 Summary of Duties
CHAPTER We 200
RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
PART We 201 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
Section We 201.01 Purpose
Section We 201.02 Applicability
Section We 201.03 Governing Statutes and Rules
PART We 202 QUORUM, COMPUTATION OF TIME, FILING OF
DOCUMENTS AND DATES OF ISSUANCE OR FILING
Section We 202.01 Quorum
Section We 202.02 Computation of Time
Section We 202.03 Filing of Documents
Section We 202.04 Date of Issuance or Filing
PART We 203 COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS
Section We 203.01 Preliminary Processing of Complaints
Section We 203.02 Formal Processing of Complaints
Section We 203.03 Investigations by the Board
Section We 203.04 Investigations by the Department
PART We 204 PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OR EXEMPTION OF RULES,
EXEMPTIONS OF STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS AND DECLARATORY RULINGS
Section We 204.01 Applicability
Section We 204.02 Undue Hardship
Section We 204.03 Filing
Section We 204.04 Format and Content of Petitions
Section We 204.05 Processing of Petitions for Waiver or
Exemption of Rules, Exemption of Statutory Requirements and Declaratory Rulings
Section We 204.06 Exemptions
PART We 205 PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING AND REQUESTS FOR
EXPLANATION OF RULES
Section We 205.01 Applicability
Section We 205.02 Filing
Section We 205.03 Format and Content of Petitions
Section We 205.04 Processing of Rulemaking Petitions
Section We 205.05 Requests for Explanation of Rules
PART We 206 APPEALS PROCEDURES AND CONDUCT OF HEARINGS
Section We 206.01 Applicability
Section We 206.02 Time for Filing of Appeals
Section We 206.03 Notice of Appeals
Section We 206.04 Supplemental Materials
Section We 206.05 Communications with the Board
Section We 206.06 Signatures
Section We 206.07 Identification and Distribution of Notice of
Appeal
Section We 206.08 Scheduling and Notice of Hearing
Section We 206.09 Calendar of Hearings
Section
We 206.10 Extensions of Time
Section We 206.11 Pre-Hearing Conferences
Section We 206.12 Requests for Information or Documents
Section We 206.13 Appearance Before the Board
Section We 206.14 Failure to Appear
Section We 206.15 Parties, Intervenors, and Complainants
Section We 206.16 Representatives
Section We 206.17 Removal of Representatives
Section We 206.18 Presiding Officer
Section We 206.19 Withdrawal of Presiding Officer or Member of
the Board
Section We 206.20 Testimony
Section We 206.21 Exhibits
Section We 206.22 Motions
Section We 206.23 Requests for Finding and Conclusions
Section We 206.24 Evidence
Section We 206.25 Standard of Proof
Section We 206.26 Burden of Proof
Section We 206.27 Hearing Record
Section We 206.28 Recess and Adjournment
Section We 206.29 Continuance
Section We 206.30 Close of the Record
Section We 206.31 Reopening of the Record
Section We 206.32 Decisions
Section We 206.33 Motion for Rehearing or Reconsideration
PART We 207 NON-ADJUDICATIVE PUBLIC HEARINGS
Section We 207.01 Applicability
Section We 207.02 Non-Adjudicative Public Hearings
Section We 207.03 Notice
Section We 207.04 Record
Section We 207.05 Opening the Hearing
Section We 207.06 Testimony
Section We 207.07 Closing of the Hearing and the Record
Section We 207.08 Continuances
CHAPTER We 300
LICENSE APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS
PART We 301 LICENSE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Section We 301.01 Type of Construction or Installation
Section We 301.02 Fees
Section We 301.03 Application Forms
PART We 302 QUALIFICATIONS
Section We 302.01 Businesses Shall Be Licensed
Section We 302.02 Individual May Be Licensed
Section We 302.03 Soil Exploration, Pump Installations and
Other Well Drilling Operations
Section We 302.04 Minimum Experience Requirement
Section We 302.05 Proof of Experience
Section We 302.06 Qualified Individual
Section We 302.07 Loss of Qualified Individual
PART We 303 EXAMINATIONS
Section We 303.01 Given to Applicants Only
Section We 303.02 Schedule
Section We 303.03 Exemptions
PART We 304 RECIPROCITY
Section We 304.01 Statutory Authority
Section We 304.02 Required Agreement
Section We 304.03 Applicability
Section We 304.04 Procedure
CHAPTER We 400
CONTINUED STATUS
PART We 401 LICENSE RENEWAL PROCEDURE
Section We 401.01 Request for Renewal
Section We 401.02 Renewal of License
Section We 401.03 Notice of Invalidation
PART We 402 CONTINUING EDUCATION
Section We 402.01 Purpose
Section We 402.02 Applicability
Section We 402.03 Requirements
Section We 402.04 Continuing Education
Section We 402.05 Refusal of License Renewal
CHAPTER We 500
ETHICAL STANDARDS
PART We 501 CODE OF ETHICS
Section We 501.01 Purpose
Section We 501.02 Ethical Practices
CHAPTER We 600
STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND ABANDONMENT OF WELLS
PART We 601 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
Section We 601.01 Purpose
Section
We 601.02 Applicability
PART We 602 NEW WELL CONSTRUCTION
Section We 602.01 Public Water Systems
Section We 602.02 Reports
Section We 602.03 Chlorination
Section We 602.04 Discharge of Chlorinated Water
Section We 602.05 Well Location
Section We 602.06 Standard Practice for the Construction of
Wells Drilled in Bedrock
Section We 602.07 Standard Practice for the Construction of
Shallow Wells in Unconsolidated Materials by Excavation
Section We 602.08 Standard Practice for the Construction of
Deep Wells in Unconsolidated Materials
Section We 602.09 Standard Practice for the Construction of
Driven Wells
Section We 602.10 Standard Practice in the Development of Well
Yield
Section We 602.11 Well Development by Hydrofracturing and Other
Yield Improvement Methods
Section We 602.12 Termination of Well Casings Below Ground
Surface
Section We 602.13 Standard Practice for the Construction of
Monitoring Wells
Section We 602.14 Standard Practice for the Construction of
Closed
Section We 602.15 Standard Practice for the Construction of
Open Loop Geothermal Wells
PART We 603 WELL MAINTENANCE
Section We 603.01 Active Wells
Section We 603.02 Inactive Wells
Section We 603.03 Well Casing Extensions
Section We 603.04 Abandoned Wells
Section We 603.05 Responsibility
PART We 604 ABANDONMENT OF WELLS
Section We 604.01 Purpose
Section We 604.02 Applicability
Section We 604.03 Determination of Abandonment
Section We 604.04 Removal of Pumping Equipment and Debris
Section We 604.05 Sealing
Section We 604.06 Responsibility
CHAPTER We 700
STANDARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
PUMPS
PART We 701 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
Section We 701.01 Purpose
Section We 701.02 Applicability
PART We 702 INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Section We 702.01 Public Water System Requirements under RSA
485:1
` Section
We 702.02 Chlorination
Section We 702.03 Discharge of Chlorinated Water
Section We 702.04 Electrical Requirements
Section We 702.05 Mechanical Requirements
CHAPTER We 800
REPORTS
PART We 801 WELL COMPLETION REPORT
Section We 801.01 Required Information and Entry Format
Section We 801.02 Location, Accuracy, Method of Reference,
Street Address and Attachments
Section We 801.03 Submission Procedure
PART We 802 MONITORING WELL COMPLETION REPORT
Section We 802.01 Applicability
Section We 802.02 Required Information and Entry Format
Section We 802.03 Location Accuracy, Method of Reference,
Street Address and Attachments
Section We 802.04 Submission Procedure
CHAPTER We 900
ADMINISTRATIVE FINES
PART We 901 DETERMINATION OF FINE AMOUNT
Section We 901.01 Administrative Fine Amount
Section We 901.02 Administrative Fine Adjustments
CHAPTER We 1000
REGISTRY OF COMPLAINTS
PART We 1001 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
Section We 1001.01 Purpose
Section We 1001.02 Applicability
PART We 1002 MAINTAIN A REGISTRY
Section We 1002.01 Registry
Section We 1002.02 Contents of the Registry
Section We 1002.03 Public Access
Section We 1002.04 Requests for Removal from the Registry