Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 37 - Water Resources, Department of
Rule 37.03.10 - WELL DRILLER LICENSING RULES
Section 37.03.10.036 - PROCESSING APPLICATION TO RENEW LICENSE OR OPERATOR'S PERMIT
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Processing Applications for Renewal. The Department shall receive a complete application for renewal no later than March 15 to assure that the license or operator's permit will remain in force without interruption. If the director determines that the application is complete and the applicant is qualified, the license or operator's permit will be renewed for the period ending on March 31 of the second year after approval of the renewal. (3-30-23)
02. Regulatory Compliance Required for Renewals. A license or operator's permit will not be renewed if the applicant has not submitted all required driller's reports, applications for drilling permits, fees, agreed civil penalties, has not complied with all orders requiring repair or decommissioning of improperly constructed wells or is not otherwise in compliance with Sections 42-235 and 42-238, Idaho Code, and the applicable rules. (3-30-23)
03. Compliance History. If the Director determines that the applicant has exhibited an unacceptable compliance history, the Director may deny renewal, refuse renewal for a specified time, or renew with conditions, including but not limited to an increased bond amount. (3-30-23)
04. Renewal of Expired Licenses or Operator's Permits. A license or an operator's permit which has expired or otherwise not been in effect for a period not exceeding three (3) years shall be renewed in accordance with the requirements of Rule 35. An applicant for renewal shall provide verification of earned credit hours required for the entire period since the license or operator's permit was last issued. If a license or operator's permit has been expired or otherwise not effective for a period of more than three (3) years, a new application shall be submitted in accordance with these Rules. The director may waive the examination requirement if the applicant has been previously licensed or permitted in the state of Idaho. (3-30-23)
05. Reuse of Identification Numbers. The identification number assigned to a license by the Department will not be reused if the license has been expired or otherwise not in effect for three (3) years or more except, at the director's discretion, the number may be reissued to the original owner. (3-30-23)
06. Condition or Denial of an Application for Renewal. If the Director determines that the applicant has not or cannot fully comply with these rules, a license or operator's permit may be issued with conditions. If the Director determines that the applicant is not qualified or has documented violations of well drilling laws and/or rules, the Director will deny the application. When there are documented violations of well drilling laws and/or rules, including well construction standards, the Director may issue a conditional license or operator's permit or deny an application based on the applicant's compliance history. Notice of a denied application or a conditioned license will be given as provided in IDAPA 37.01.01, "Rules of Procedure of the Idaho Department of Water Resources." (3-30-23)
