Md. Code Regs. 26.04.04.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 26.04.04.07 - Verbal Authorization to Construct a Well

A. The Approving Authority may grant verbal authorization to a master well driller to construct a well when:

(1) The application has been submitted and approved by the Approving Authority; or

(2) The authorization is for an emergency well.

B. Verbal Authorization and Permit Number.

(1) Verbal authorization shall be accompanied by the issuance of a well construction permit number.

(2) Upon request by Approving Authority personnel, the well driller shall supply the well construction permit number for the well being drilled.

C. Verbal authorization may not be granted if the well is to provide water for a use requiring a permit to appropriate or use water, and this permit has not been obtained or is not valid.

D. Any well constructed with verbal authorization shall be constructed in conformance with all applicable laws and the regulations of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 26.04.04.07

Regulations .07B, C, D, G, J, and N amended effective March 1, 1982 (9:4 Md. R. 331)
Regulations .07Q adopted effective August 31, 1981 (8:17 Md. R. 1420)
Regulation .07D amended as an emergency provision effective November 5, 2007 (34:26 Md. R. 2260); emergency status expired May 3, 2008
Regulations .07 amended effective 42:1 Md. R. 19, eff.1/15/2015