Arizona Administrative Code
Title 12 - NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 15 - DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
Article 8 - WELL CONSTRUCTION AND LICENSING OFWELL DRILLERS
Section R12-15-820 - Request for Variance
Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 52, December 27, 2024
A. If extraordinary or unusual conditions exist, a well drilling contractor or owner may request a variance from the provisions of this Article.
B. The request for variance shall be in writing and shall set forth the location of the well site, the reasons for the request, and the recommended requirements to be applied. The Director may approve the request only if the well drilling contractor or owner has clearly demonstrated that the variance will not adversely affect other water users or the local aquifers.
C. A variance shall not be effective until the well drilling contractor or owner receives from the Director a written approval of the variance and a new drilling card stamped "variance issued."