Proposed Rule Review
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Title 16, Part 4
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) files this
notice of intent to review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal,
Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Part 4, Chapter 76, Water Well Drillers
and Water Well Pump Installers. This review and consideration is being conducted
in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039,
added by Acts 1999, 76th Legislature, ch. 1499, §1.11(a).
An assessment will be made by the Department as to whether the reasons
for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist. Each rule will be
reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current
legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures
of the Department.
As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, any questions or
written comments pertaining to this rule review may be submitted to Chris
Kadas, General Counsel, P. O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, facsimile-(512)
475-2872, or by e-mail, chris.kadas@license.state.tx.us. The deadline for
comments is thirty days after publication in the
Texas Register
.
Any proposed changes to these rules as a result of the rule review will
be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the
Texas Register
. The proposed rules will be open for public comment
prior to final adoption or repeal by the Department, in accordance with the
requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code Annotated,
Chapter 2001.
16 TAC §76.1. Purpose of Rules
16 TAC §76.10. Definitions
16 TAC §76.200. Licensing Requirements--General
16 TAC §76.201. Requirements for Issuance of a License
16 TAC §76.202. Applications for Licenses and Renewals
16 TAC §76.203. Examinations
16 TAC §76.204. License and Apprentice Registration Renewal
16 TAC §76.205. Registration for Driller or Pump Installer Apprenticeship
16 TAC §76.206. Responsibilities of the Apprentice
16 TAC §76.220. Continuing Education
16 TAC §76.300. Exemptions
16 TAC §76.600. Responsibilities of the Department--Certification
by the Executive Director
16 TAC §76.601. Responsibilities of the Department--General
16 TAC §76.602. Responsibilities of the Department--Undesirable water
16 TAC §76.650. Advisory Council
16 TAC §76.700. Responsibilities of the Licensee--State Well Reports
16 TAC §76.701. Responsibilities of the Licensee--Reporting Undesirable
Water or Constituents
16 TAC §76.702. Responsibilities of the Licensee and Landowner--Well
Drilling, Completion, Capping and Plugging
16 TAC §76.703. Responsibilities of the Licensee--Standards of Completion
for Public Water System Wells
16 TAC §76.704. Responsibilities of the Licensee--Marking Vehicles
and Equipment
16 TAC §76.705. Responsibilities of the Licensee--Representations
16 TAC §76.706. Responsibilities of the Licensee--Unauthorized Practice
16 TAC §76.707. Responsibilities of the Licensee--Adherence to Statutes
and Codes
16 TAC §76.708. Responsibilities of the Licensee--Adherence to Manufacturer’s
Recommended Well Construction Materials and Equipment
16 TAC §76.800. Fees
16 TAC §76.900. Disciplinary Actions
16 TAC §76.910. Disciplinary Actions--Disposition of Application
16 TAC §76.1000. Technical Requirements--Locations and Standards of
Completion for Wells
16 TAC §76.1001. Technical Requirements--Standards of Completion for
Water Wells Encountering Undesirable Water or Constituents
16 TAC §76.1002. Technical Requirements--Standards for Wells Producing
Undesirable Water or Constituents
16 TAC §76.1003. Technical Requirements--Re-completions
16 TAC §76.1004. Technical Requirements--Standards for Capping and
Plugging of Wells and Plugging Wells that Penetrate Undesirable Water or Constituent
Zones
16 TAC §76.1005. Technical Requirements--Standards for Water Wells
(drilled before June 1, 1983)
16 TAC §76.1006. Technical Requirements--Water Distribution and Delivery
Systems
16 TAC §76.1007. Technical Requirements--Chemical Injection, Chemigation,
and Foreign Substance Systems
16 TAC §76.1008. Technical Requirements--Pump Installation
16 TAC §76.1009. Technical Requirements--Alternative Standards
16 TAC §76.1010. Appeals--Variances
TRD-200300233
William H. Kuntz, Jr.
Executive Director
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Filed: January 15, 2003
Adopted Rule Review