Code of Colorado Regulations
400 - Department of Natural Resources
402 - Division of Water Resources
2 CCR 402-2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION, PUMP INSTALLATION, CISTERN INSTALLATION, AND MONITORING AND OBSERVATION HOLE/WELL CONSTRUCTION
19 - EMERGENCIES

Universal Citation: 2 CO Code Regs 402-2 ยง 19
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Basis and Purpose: The statutory authority for this rule is found in sections 37-91-101(1); 37-91-102; 37-91-104(1)(c), (j), & (k); 37-91-106(3); 37-91-109(1); and 37-91-110(2), C.R.S. The purpose of this Rule is to ensure that, even in the case of an emergency, excavations under the Board's jurisdiction must still be constructed upon approval of the State Engineer.

In accordance with the procedures of the State Engineer, in the event of an emergency, construction of replacement wells, monitoring and observation holes, temporary dewatering wells, or recovery wells may begin only after approval has been granted by the State Engineer. The well construction contractor or authorized individual that has received approval from the State Engineer must comply with all conditions of such approval.

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