Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-45-10-.05

Current through October 22, 2024

Section 0400-45-10-.05 - CRITERIA FOR MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS

(1) As provided in Rule 0400-45-09-.05, the board shall determine whether to recommend an applicant to the commissioner for licensing.

(2) To make the recommendation required by paragraph (1) of this rule, a quorum of the board shall interview an applicant that has complied with Rules 0400-45-09-.02 through 0400-45-09-.05 to determine the quality and quantity of the applicant's experience. Questioning by individual board members will include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) Where and when the applicant's experience was obtained;

(b) Types of equipment used by the applicant;

(c) The applicant's level of responsibility;

(d) Familiarity of the applicant with addressing problems such as:

1. Construction techniques used in each type of well drilled for each license applied for;

2. Operation of drilling equipment used in drilling wells or boreholes; and

3. Installation techniques and principles of operation for pumps and or water treatment devices;

(e) Knowledge of state well construction standards; and

(f) Responsibilities of licensees to the well owner and the department.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-45-10-.05

Original rule filed June 19, 2015; effective 9/17/2015.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 69-10-107(d) and (e) and 4-5-201 et seq.