Section 534B.100 - Responsibilities of well driller of exploration borehole or exploration wellA well driller:
1. Must be:(a) Licensed to drill wells pursuant to NRS 534.140; and(b) Present at the site of the drilling of a dissolved mineral resource exploration borehole or dissolved mineral resource exploration well when any activity involving the construction, reconditioning or plugging of the borehole or well is conducted. If the Division determines that drilling operations occurred during any period in which a well driller was not present at the site: (1) The Division may order the drilling operation to cease and conduct an investigation; and(2) The drilling operation may not recommence until the Division approves the recommencement of the drilling operation.2. Shall ensure that the drilling of the dissolved mineral resource exploration borehole or dissolved mineral resource exploration well complies with: (a) The terms and conditions of the notice of intent approved by the Division or permit issued by the Division, as applicable; and(b) The requirements of all federal, state and local agencies which have jurisdiction over the land on which the dissolved mineral resource exploration borehole or dissolved mineral resource exploration well is drilled.3. Shall carry his or her well-drilling license when he or she is present at the site of the drilling and produce the license when requested to do so by a representative of the Division.4. Shall have in his or her possession at the site of the drilling the documentation of the approval by the Division of the notice of intent to drill or a permit issued by the Division, as applicable, and shall produce such documentation upon request by a representative of the Division.Nev. Admin. Code § 534B.100
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources by R109-17AP, eff. 5/16/2018; A by R134-23A, eff. 4/19/2024