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Chapter 173–160 WAC - Minimum standards for construction and maintenance of wells

Chapter 173–162 WAC - Rules and regulations governing the regulation and licensing of well contractors and operators

Ecology was directed by the 2005 legislature to revise the existing well construction and licensing rules. Additionally, Ecology met with the Well Drilling Technical Advisory Group to make other revisions that:

Improve organization and readability
Address technical issues and other driller concerns
Make the rule easier to understand
Enhance public health and welfare

Filing Date	Type of Activity
11/21/06	Rule adoption Rule-making order - CR-103 Adopted rule text Chapter 173-160 WAC Chapter 173-162 WAC Concise explanatory statement and response to comments Final cost benefit analysis Implementation plan Rule adoption notice
8/21/06	Rule proposal Proposed rule-making order - CR-102 Proposed rule text: Chapter 173-160 WAC Chapter 173-162 WAC Small business economic impact statement Preliminary cost benefit analysis Comment Period - Hearing Notice
5/12/06	Rule pre-proposal Pre-proposal statement of inquiry - CR-101
More info:	Wells - Licensing, Construction and Reporting
Contact:	Marsha Beery (360) 407-6862

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