N.J. Admin. Code § 7:9D-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:9D-1.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and requirements for all aspects of well construction and decommissioning, such that groundwater is protected, and provide a set of licensing standards to ensure that all who engage in well drilling and pump installing activities have the education, training, and experience necessary to conduct well drilling and pump installation activities in a manner that does not compromise the quality of the State's water resources or adversely impacts public health.

(b) Unless otherwise provided by rule or statute, this subchapter shall constitute the rules governing the requirements and standards for the permitting, construction, and decommissioning of wells, the standards and requirements for the licensing of all well drillers of the proper class and pump installers in accordance with N.J.S.A. 58:4A-4.1 et seq., and the activities, duties, procedures, and practices of the State Well Drillers and Pump Installers Examining and Advisory Board.

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 171(a), effective 1/2/2018