Section R12-15-810. Authorization to Drill

A.      A well drilling contractor or single well licensee may com- mence drilling a well only if the well drilling contractor or licensee has possession of a drilling card at the well site issued by the Director in the name of the well drilling contractor or licensee, authorizing the drilling of the specific well in the spe- cific location.

B.       In extraordinary situations not requiring a permit but only a notice of intention to drill, the Director may grant a request by telephone for emergency authorization of commencement of drilling prior to the actual receipt by the well driller of the drilling card. Within seventy-two hours after such a request is granted, the well driller shall file a written statement indicating the nature and reasons for the request, and the date, time and Department employee granting the request, and the well owner shall file a notice of intent to drill if such a notice has not pre- viously been filed.

Historical Note

Adopted effective March 5, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Amended

effective June 18, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Amended to correct typographical error under A.A.C. R1-1-109 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 3022, effec- tive October 6, 2007 (Supp. 07-3).