2 CCR 402-2-17 - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Basis and Purpose: The statutory authority for this Rule is found in section 37-91-110(2), C.R.S. The purpose of this Rule is to require the submittal of reports concerning the construction of certain excavations as necessary for documenting the location of such excavations, gathering information about hydrogeological conditions of Colorado, and for ensuring compliance with permits and water rights requirements.
17.1
Work
Reports Reports must be submitted to the State Engineer on prescribed
forms that describe where, when, and how all wells have been constructed, the
pumping equipment has been installed in water wells, and a description of how
boreholes, wells, dry holes, and incomplete wells are plugged, sealed, and
abandoned.
17.1.1
Well Construction and
Yield Estimate Report - Well construction contractors, authorized
individuals, or private drillers must report where, how, and when a test hole
penetrating a confining layer between two distinct aquifers, a well, or a
monitoring and observation hole/well was drilled. The report must also describe
the specifics of each well or hole construction and include a lithologic log of
the geology, and a geophysical log if required by the permit. The report must
also contain detailed information from the well yield estimate in accordance
with Rule 12.
17.1.2
Pump
Installation Report - Pump installation contractors and private pump
installers must submit a pump installation report every time a new pump is
installed in a well or for any change in the pump depth setting. The report
must describe the pump, date of installation, its depth setting, static water
level, and the results from the production equipment test required by Rule
12.
17.1.3
Well Yield Test
Report - Well construction contractors, pump installation contractors,
authorized individuals, and private drillers/pump installers must submit a well
yield test report if a well yield test (pump or aquifer test) is performed in
accordance with Rule 12.6
17.1.4
Well Abandonment Report - A Well Abandonment Report must be
submitted for each test hole penetrating a confining layer between two distinct
aquifers, well, monitoring and observation hole or well, or dewatering system
that has been plugged, sealed, and abandoned. The report must identify the
abandoned well or hole by location and permit number, monitoring hole number,
or other official identification of location. The report must contain a
detailed description of how the well or hole was plugged, including types and
amounts of materials used, and the placement method and intervals of those
materials. A Well Abandonment Report must be submitted to the State Engineer
upon the cessation of use of test holes penetrating a confining layer between
two distinct aquifers, monitoring and observation wells or holes, or dewatering
wells.
17.1.5
Gravel Pit,
Pond, or Lake Well Construction Report: After initiating the
construction of gravel pit, pond, or lake well permitted pursuant to Sections
37-90-107(6)
or-137(11), C.R.S., and in lieu of a well construction report form prescribed
by the State Engineer, the owner shall submit site plan and cross-section
drawings showing the extent of the intended excavation, the maximum depth of
the pit or pond, the initial static water level, and the date of initial
groundwater exposure to the atmosphere.
17.1.6
Cistern Installation
Report - Pump installation contractors or private pump installers must
submit documentation that a cistern connected to a new or existing water well
supply system was installed.
17.1.7
Post-Construction Well Inspection Report - When a Well
Construction and Yield Estimate Report has not been submitted for a well
constructed on or after May 8, 1972, the owner must provide a Post-Construction
Well Inspection Report. The Post-Construction Well Inspection Report must be
signed by a licensed contractor or authorized individual.
17.2
Format of Reports Work
reports must be submitted on forms provided by the State Engineer or on
computer-generated forms that have been previously approved by the State
Engineer. Incorporation of as-built drawings is encouraged, but must be on
sheets no larger than 81/2 x 11 inches. All data requested on the form must be
reported accurately.
17.3
Timely Submittal Work reports must be submitted to the State
Engineer within sixty (60) days after completion of the well construction, pump
installation, or other work required to be reported or within seven (7) days
after the expiration of the permit or other authorization, whichever is
sooner.
17.4
Certification Work reports must be signed and certified as to
accuracy and truthfulness of the information on the report by the well
construction or pump installation contractors or authorized individuals
responsible for the work performed by them or under their direction or
supervision, or by the private driller or private pump installer if the work
was performed by them. Such reports are deemed to be completed, signed and
certified under oath.
17.5
Unsanitary or Non Compliant Conditions A licensed contractor who
repairs an existing well or pump must report to the Board of Examiners any
unsanitary or noncompliant conditions that he or she is unable to
correct.
17.6
Copy of Report
to Owner Well construction and pump installation contractors must
provide a copy of all work reports to the well owner in accordance with Rule
17.3.
17.7
Water Quality
Reports If water quality analyses for newly constructed wells are
obtained by or are available to the well or pump installation contractor, a
copy of that analysis must be provided to the State Engineer upon request by
the State Engineer. The well location, date of analysis, and the permit number
or other identifying authorization must be shown on the report.
17.8.
Data Confidentiality In
the event that the information provided contains trade secrets, privileged
information, or confidential commercial, financial, geological, or geophysical
data, and upon written request by the well owner, the information will be kept
confidential pursuant to Section
24-72-204(3)(a)(IV),
C.R.S.
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