Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
The written and on-site examinations for licenses issued under
this chapter are prepared, administered, and evaluated by the
department.
(1)
What subjects
will the written exam cover? The examinations are prepared to test the
knowledge and understanding of the following subjects:
(a) Washington state groundwater laws as they
relate to constructing and decommissioning wells;
(b) Sanitary standards for constructing
wells;
(c) Types of well
construction and decommissioning;
(d) Drilling techniques, tools and
equipment;
(e) Geology (including
soil and rock description) as it relates to well construction;
(f) Rules and regulations of the department
relating to constructing a well, test pumping, and equipment
maintenance;
(g) Preparation of
intent forms, well reports, and requests for variances;
(h) Township and range location system as it
relates to location of wells;
(i)
Basic groundwater hydraulics as it relates to well construction and protection
of the resource; and
(j) Rules and
regulations of the Washington state department of health relating to source
approval and source protection of public drinking water systems.
(2)
What subjects will the
on-site test cover?
The on-site examination shall test the applicant's field skills
and knowledge in the following areas:
(a) Safety.
(b) General knowledge of equipment
operation.
(c) Equipment
maintenance.
(d) Drilling
knowledge.
(e) Well
development.
(f) Implementation of
the construction standards under chapter 173-160 WAC.
(3)
When and where are the written
examinations given?
(a) Examinations
will be held at such a time and place as may be determined by the department,
but not later than thirty days after the department accepts the completed
application package consisting of:
(i) A
completed application form with appropriate fee; and
(ii) Proof of required continuing education;
and
(iii) Proof of required
drilling experience.
(b)
Upon receipt of a completed application package, the department shall notify
you of the date, time and place of the next scheduled written examination. You
shall notify the department at least twenty-four hours prior to your scheduled
exam date if you cannot meet the examination schedule. Your notice shall
include the reason(s) why you cannot meet the schedule. If you fail to notify
the department, or fail to reschedule your exam within thirty days of your
initial exam date, you will forfeit your application and fee. You must submit a
new application and fee in accordance with WAC
173-162-060 if you wish to take
the exam.
(c) If your application
package is received after an examination has been scheduled and there is either
insufficient time for the department to notify you of the time and place of the
examination or you are unable to take the examination at the scheduled time,
the thirty-day period will start from the scheduled examination date.
(4)
When and where are the
on-site examinations given?
(a) You
must pass the written exam before you can take the on-site exam.
(b) If you are required to take an on-site
examination you will receive an authorization form along with the confirmation
of your written test results.
(c)
You and the department will schedule a mutually agreed upon time and place for
the on-site exam.
RCW
18.104.080 requires that examinations be held
within thirty days after a completed application is filed with the
department.
(d) You shall arrange
for all the equipment, materials, and location for the on-site
examination.
(e) The department
must be present during the on-site examination.
(5)
When will I be notified of the
results of my written and on-site examination?
The department shall notify you of your test results within ten
days after each examination.
(6)
If I fail an exam, may I take a
retest?
(a) If you fail the written or
on-site exam, you shall not be entitled to take the examination, or any parts
of the examination for a period of thirty days from the date of your original
examination.
(b) If you failed to
pass the written exam, you are considered a new applicant in all
respects.
(c) If you fail the
on-site exam, you will be required to arrange a retest after a thirty-day
waiting period. You will not be required to retake the written exam.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.104 RCW. 06-23-121 (Order
06-08), § 173-162-095, filed 11/21/06, effective 12/22/06. Statutory
Authority: Chapter 18.104 RCW and
RCW
43.21A.080. 98-08-031 (Order 97-08), §
173-162-095, filed 3/23/98, effective
4/23/98.