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6.2.2 For those wells that are permitted, the State Engineer requires that a new well permit be <br /> obtained prior to: <br /> a. changing the producing and/or grout interval of an existing well, <br /> b. installing certain dewatering systems as specified by the State Engineer, <br /> c. installing pumping equipment that will allow a sustained production rate in <br /> excess of the permitted production rate. <br /> The extraction of casing or pumping equipment for the purpose of repair or <br /> replacement does not require a new permit if the interval of perforated casing is <br /> not altered and the production rate does not exceed the rate specified on the <br /> existing valid well permit. <br /> 2 <br /> 6.2.3 As further defined in Rules 6.2.2.1 and 6.2.2.2, it is the responsibility of the private <br /> driller, private pump installer, and all persons licensed to construct or repair wells, or to <br /> install, repair, modify, or replace pumping equipment, to determine that a valid permit <br /> issued by the State Engineer exists prior to and during all such work, if such well permit <br /> is required by the State Engineer. <br /> 6.2.2.1 A copy of the well permit must be available and posted at the well site at all <br /> times when a contractor is working on a new well or when performing any work <br /> that requires a new well permit as specified in Rule 6.2.1. All such work must <br /> comply with the conditions of approval of the valid well permit, including any <br /> applicable condition that the well construction and/or pump installation contractor <br /> provide advance notification to the State Engineer prior to well construction, the <br /> initial installation of the pump, or installation of a cistern connected to a water <br /> well supply system. All work must be completed prior to the expiration of the <br /> permit. <br /> 6.2.2.2 6.2.2.2When performing repairs on an existing well in accordance with Rule <br /> 6.2.2, the private driller, private pump installer, or licensed contractor must make <br /> reasonable effort to comply with the requirements of Rule 6.2.2. If the private <br /> driller, private pump installer, or licensed contractor is unable to verify that a valid <br /> well permit exists or is required for the well, within thirty (30) days after <br /> performing the work, the individual must notify the State Engineer of performing <br /> work on the well and must provide information about the well on a form <br /> prescribed by the State Engineer. <br /> 6.2.3 <br /> 6.2.4 Where a well has been constructed in accordance with a well permit issued by the State <br /> Engineer that authorized construction of the well at any location within a specified tract of <br /> land, the well construction contractor must submit the Well Construction and Test <br /> Report, including the as-built well location by UTM coordinates, within sixty (60) days of <br /> completion of the well. <br />