40B-3.411: Completion Report
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule is also to update Rule 40B-3.411, Florida Administrative Code, to require a latitude and longitude for each well on water well completion reports. The effect of the proposed rule amendments will assist staff in ensuring that permits are issued for the correct parcel, and will provide for better identification of wells for public inquiries.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule will also require a latitude and longitude for each well on water well completion reports, thereby enabling staff to better assist the public when inquiries are made.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The District estimates that the proposed rule will result in an average increase of $124 to affected parties. The proposed rule requires a latitude and longitude for each well on well completion reports. This new requirement will facilitate the need to acquire a Global Positioning System (GPS). Many District contractors have already been provided a GPS by the District, and many cell phones are equipped with GPS tools. The cost of purchasing a GPS suited to meet the needs of this new rule requirement ranges from $98 to $150, therefore the District determined the average cost to be $124.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.326, 373.342 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Linda Welch, Administrative Assistant, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060; (386)362-1001 or (800)226-1066 (FL only)
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
40B-3.411 Completion Report.
(1) No change.
(2) Upon effective date of this rule, the water well contractor shall provide the latitude and longitude for each well on well completion reports. The format shall be in a manner specified by the District.
(3)(2) The water well contractor shall keep or cause to be kept in his employ an accurate log of all construction, repair, or abandonment activities. Such logs shall be available for inspection at the site during all times when work is in progress.
(4)(3) If no work is performed or if the well is not completed, a report shall be filed within 30 days of the expiration of the permit stating that no well construction was performed under the permit or outlining the status of the incomplete well.
(5)(4) The District shall also require that samples be taken during construction and furnished to the District with the completion report if construction is to be in certain areas of known surface or groundwater contamination. If samples are required, the District shall provide containers and instructions.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.326, 373.342 FS. History–New 4-15-81, Amended 1-31-83, 7-1-85, 6-22-99,_______.