Minnesota Administrative Rules

4725.1849 PROPERTY OWNER OR LESSEE DRIVE-POINT WATER-SUPPLY WELL CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

This part applies to drive-point water-supply wells constructed by an individual on property that is owned or leased by the individual and that is used for agricultural purposes or as the individual's place of residence. The construction, maintenance, and repair of the drive-point well must comply with parts 4725.2010 to 4725.5650. This part does not grant authority for the individual to seal the drive-point well. This part does not apply to drive-point water-supply wells constructed by a well contractor, drive-point wells installed for purposes other than water supply, or to wells other than drive-point wells installed by the property owner or lessee.

Subp. 2.

Notification.

Written notification of construction of a drive-point well installed by a property owner must be filed with the commissioner within ten days after completion of the well. The owner of the drive-point well must provide the following information on a notification form provided by the commissioner:

A.

the name, address, and telephone number of the drive-point well owner and property owner, if different;

B.

the legal description of the well location; and

C.

the date the well was constructed.

Subp. 3.

Retail sale of drive-point well screens.

A person who sells drive-point well screens at retail must provide each buyer with a copy of the notification form and informational materials provided by the department.

The commissioner shall provide copies of the drive-point notification form and information about well regulations to retail sellers of drive-point well screens.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 103I.101; 103I.111; 103I.205; 103I.221; 103I.301; 103I.401; 103I.451; 103I.501; 103I.525; 103I.531; 103I.535; 103I.541; 103I.621

History:

15 SR 78; 33 SR 211

Published Electronically:

September 2, 2008