Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-82.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 567-82.3 - Classification of well contractors

(1)Classifications. There shall be three classifications of certified well contractors:

a. Certified well contractor.

(1) Well driller.

(2) Pump installer.

b. Provisionally certified well contractor.

(1) Well driller.

(2) Pump installer.

c. Well plugging contractor.

(2)Certified well contractor. In order to be certified as a certified well contractor, an applicant shall have met the experience requirements, successfully completed the well contractor examination for well drilling services or pump services or both, been issued a certificate by the department, and renewed the certification in accordance with rules 82.10(455B) and 82.11(455B).

(3)Provisionally certified well contractor. A provisionally certified well contractor does not meet all the experience requirements for a certified well contractor. In order to be a provisionally certified well contractor, an applicant shall:

a. Sign a statement on the application form that there is a shortage of certified well contractors;

b. Complete and submit an application documenting at least one half of the work experience required for full certification in well services performed under the direct supervision of a certified well contractor;

c. Include on the application a signature of a certified well contractor who employs the applicant for provisional certification. By signing the application, the certified well contractor certifies to be jointly liable for any violation of the rules regarding well services provided by the provisionally certified well contractor and that the violation is grounds for suspension or revocation of the certification of the certified well contractor and the provisionally certified well contractor; and

d. Successfully complete, with a passing score, the well contractor certification examination for well drilling services or pump services or both.

(4)Change from provisionally certified well contractor to certified well contractor. The provisionally certified well contractor shall become a certified well contractor after the submission of an application showing all requirements for certification have been met and submission of appropriate fees to the department. The certificate for a provisionally certified well contractor will be issued for one year. The department will issue a certified well contractor certificate after the one-year period and the receipt of appropriate fees.

(5)Well plugging contractor. In order to be certified as a well plugging contractor, an applicant shall take a four-hour training course designated by the department, successfully complete a well plugging test, be issued a certificate by the department, and renew the certification in accordance with rules 82.10(455B) and 82.11(455B).

Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-82.3