New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 27 - UNDERGROUND WATER
Part 4 - WELL DRILLER LICENSING; CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PLUGGING OF WELLS
Section 19.27.4.20 - WELL DRILLER'S LICENSE RENEWAL

Universal Citation: 19 NM Admin Code 19.27.4.20

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A well driller's license renewal application shall be filed with the state engineer at least 10 days prior to the expiration date.

A. Application - form and content: A well driller's license renewal application shall be completed on a form prescribed by the state engineer. The application shall include:

(1) proof of required bonds;

(2) proof of required insurances;

(3) a list of drill rig supervisors that the well driller supervises;

(4) evidence of meeting the continuing education requirements of both the well driller and all drill rig supervisors; and

(5) other information required by the state engineer.

B. Filing fee: A fee of fifty dollars ($50) is required to accompany the well driller's license renewal application.

C. Continuing education requirements: During each two year licensing period, a well driller shall complete a minimum of eight continuing education hours approved by the state engineer. The continuing education hours shall relate to well drilling. At least two hours of the continuing education shall be specific to regulatory requirements regarding well drilling in the state of New Mexico. The state engineer will publish a list of approved continuing education courses for the current calendar year on the state engineer's website.

D. Incomplete application: If the well driller's license renewal application is deemed incomplete or lacks documentation required by the state engineer, the well driller will be notified in writing to submit missing information. The state engineer will allow 30 days to submit the missing information.

E. Renewal discretion: The state engineer will consider any complaints, reprimands, or compliance orders related to the previous two year license period when reviewing a well driller's license renewal application. Approval will be at the state engineer's discretion and shall set forth the conditions under which the well driller shall operate well drilling activities within the state of New Mexico.

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