Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 210 - WELL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Section 690-210-0060 - Explosives

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 690-210-0060

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) If explosives are used in the construction of a water supply well, their use must be reported on the well report. The type and amount of explosive(s) used shall be reported.

(2) In no case shall explosives other than commercially developed gun perforators be detonated inside the well casing or liner pipe without written permission from the Director. The request shall include the type of explosive to be used, how it will be placed, and where it is to be placed. In no case shall an explosive charge be dropped down a well or used to sever installed well casing or liner pipe

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, ORS 536, ORS 537 & ORS 540

Stats. Implemented: ORS 536.090 & ORS 537.505 - ORS 537.795

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