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 Loop Geothermal Wells

                  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