NAC534.330. Responsibilities of licensed well driller at drilling site.  


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  • A well driller licensed by the State Engineer:

         1. Must be present at the well-drilling site when the drill rig is in operation and when any activity involving the construction or plugging of the well is conducted. If the licensed well driller leaves the drilling site, the drilling operation must be shut down until that licensed well driller or another well driller licensed pursuant to this chapter returns to the site.

         2. Shall ensure that the drilling of the well complies with:

         (a) The provisions of this chapter;

         (b) The terms and conditions of any permit, waiver or order issued by the State Engineer; and

         (c) The requirements of all other federal, state and local agencies which have jurisdiction over the land on which the well is to be drilled.

         3. Shall carry the well driller’s license card when he or she is present at the drilling site and produce the card when requested to do so by a representative of the Division.

     [St. Engineer, Drilling Wells Reg. § 2.02, eff. 5-19-81]—(NAC A 1-9-90; 12-30-97; R009-06, 6-1-2006)