C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 232 - WELL DRILLERS AND PUMP INSTALLERS RULES

  1. Chapter 1 - DEFINITIONS (§ 144-232-1-100.0 to 144-232-1-103.0)
  2. Chapter 2 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (§ 144-232-2-200.0 to 144-232-2-208.0)
  3. Chapter 3 - CODE OF ETHICS (§ 144-232-3-300.0)
  4. Chapter 4 - NEW WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION (§ 144-232-4-400.0 to 144-232-4-408.0)
  5. Chapter 5 - OPEN-LOOP GEOEXCHANGE WELLS (§ 144-232-5-500.0 to 144-232-5-502.0)
  6. Chapter 6 - CLOSED LOOP GEOEXCHANGE WELLS (§ 144-232-6-600.0)
  7. Chapter 7 - ABANDONMENT OF WELLS (§ 144-232-7-700.0 to 144-232-7-704.0)
  8. Chapter 8 - REQUIREMENTS OF PUMPS (§ 144-232-8-800.0 to 144-232-8-806.0)
  9. Chapter 9 - COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATIONS AND PENALTIES (§ 144-232-9-900.0 to 144-232-9-902.0)

SUMMARY

This rule describes the examination and license requirements for persons and companies that perform well drilling, pump installation and hydrofraturing. This rule also prescribes a code of conduct for well drillers and pump installers.

BASIS STATEMENT

The Maine Water Well Program was authorized and established by the Maine Legislature to provide the public with the highest quality drinking water possible by ensuring that water wells are drilled, constructed, altered or abandoned in a manner that protects ground water from contamination.

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1991 ( 42 U.S.C. 1981, 2000d et seq.) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended ( 29 U.S.C. 794 ), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended ( 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability or age in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

Notes

C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 232
EFFECTIVE DATE:
January 1, 1994
EFFECTIVE DATE (ELECTRONIC CONVERSION):
May 5, 1996
AMENDED:
January 31, 1997
March 14, 1997
October 16, 1999
May 5, 2002
October 1, 2005 - filing 2005-383
September 30, 2008 - filing 2008-416
October 4, 2010 - filing 2010-458
(EMERGENCY major substantive)
May 25, 2011 - filing 2011-129 (Final adoption, major substantive)
APPROPRIATION 014-10A-2422-032

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA c.69-C

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