La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XIX-803
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section XIX-803 - ApplicabilityA. The procedural requirements herein are intended for alternative source wells installed to produce water from water-bearing strata other than ground water aquifers, underground sources of drinking water (USDWs), or at depths or locations within ground water aquifers containing water greater than 10,000 mg/l TDS. Specific procedures are provided for the installation of alternative source wells with well screens installed in strata that is hydraulically connected and in communication with a ground water aquifer or USDW, and for installations not hydraulically connected and in communication with a ground water aquifer or USDW. All other water wells installed to produce water from ground water aquifers or USDWs must comply with the notification, construction and registration requirements of LAC 43 :VI. Subpart 1. Chapter 1 and LAC 56:Part I, as applicable. In the event a well is permitted and installed pursuant to this Chapter and, after well completion, analytical results of water withdrawn from the well are below 10,000 mg/l TDS, the requirements of this Chapter shall remain in effect throughout the life of the well. Nothing in this Chapter shall supersede, eliminate or alter operator responsibilities to comply with applicable Louisiana Mineral Code and/or other applicable requirements of LAC 43:XIX. Subpart 1 (Statewide Order No. 29-B).La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XIX-803
Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 45575 (4/1/2019).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:4 et seq.