Nebraska Statutes 46-1227. Department; well and equipment standards; adopt rules and regulations
The department, with the approval of the board, shall adopt and promulgate uniform rules and regulations, in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant to sections 46-602 and 81-1505, for the establishment of standards for the (1) construction of water wells, (2) installation of pumps and pumping equipment, and (3) decommissioning water wells. Such rules, regulations, and standards may recognize differing hydrologic and geologic conditions, may recognize differing uses of any developed supplies, and shall be designed to promote efficient methods of operation and prevent water wells from becoming a source of contamination to the aquifer. Such standards shall be applicable whether such activities are carried out by a licensed water well contractor, a licensed pump installation contractor, a licensed water well drilling supervisor, a licensed pump installation supervisor, or any other person. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require that the department adopt, promulgate, or amend rules and regulations for programs in existence on October 1, 1986.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 46-1227
- Board: means the Water Well Standards and Contractors' Licensing Board. See Nebraska Statutes 46-1205
- Construction of water wells: shall mean and include all acts necessary to make a water well usable for the purpose for which it is intended including, without limitation, the siting of and excavation for the water well and its construction, alteration, or repair, but excluding the installation of pumps and pumping equipment. See Nebraska Statutes 46-1206
- Department: means the Department of Environment and Energy. See Nebraska Statutes 46-1207
- Installation of pumps and pumping equipment: shall mean the procedure employed in the placement and preparation for operation of pumps and pumping equipment at the water well location, including connecting all wiring to the first control and all construction or repair involved in making entrance to the water well, which involves the breaking of the well seal. See Nebraska Statutes 46-1208
- Licensed pump installation contractor: means an individual who has obtained a license from the department and who is a principal officer, director, manager, or owner-operator of any business engaged in the installation of pumps and pumping equipment or the decommissioning of water wells. See Nebraska Statutes 46-1209
- Licensed pump installation supervisor: means any individual who has obtained a license from the department and who is engaged in the installation of pumps and pumping equipment or the decommissioning of water wells. See Nebraska Statutes 46-1210
- Licensed water well drilling supervisor: means any individual who has obtained a license from the department and who is engaged in the construction or decommissioning of water wells. See Nebraska Statutes 46-1214
- Person: shall mean any: Individual. See Nebraska Statutes 46-1208.01
- Water well: shall mean any excavation that is drilled, cored, bored, washed, driven, dug, jetted, or otherwise constructed for the purpose of exploring for ground water, monitoring ground water, utilizing the geothermal properties of the ground, obtaining hydrogeologic information, or extracting water from or injecting fluid as defined in section 81-1502 into the underground water reservoir. See Nebraska Statutes 46-1212