40D-3.042: Multiple Wells Under a Single Permit
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule revision is to clarify the requirement that a single permit may be obtained for the construction of a multi-zone monitor well. This type of well, as it is usually constructed, consists of multiple observation tubes for monitoring different depths, all located within a single larger diameter well casing. A separate well completion report is required for each of the monitor tubes. The completion reports identify the zones being monitored in the well. The proposed rule language will help clarify current existing practices.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Permitting construction of multi-zone monitor wells under a single permit.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.309, 373.337 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.106(1), 373.309 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Karen E. West, Deputy General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899, (352)796-7211, extension 4651. The District does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation should contact Dianne Lee at (352)796-7211, ext. 4658; TDD only: 1(800)231-6103.
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
40D-3.042 Multiple Wells Under a Single Permit.
(1) The construction, repair, modification or abandonment of:
(a) Uup to eight (8) sandpoint irrigation, monitor, recovery, dewatering, or gang wells 4 inches or less in diameter; or
(b) Aa class V air conditioning heat pump system consisting of one supply well and one return well; may be included under one 1 permit provided the conditions of subsection (2) are met.:
(2) A multiple well permit as described in subsection (1) will be issued provided:
(a)1. The wells are constructed in the same geologic material, completed in the same hydrogeologic unit, and drilled on a contiguous tract of land owned or controlled by the same individual or entity; and
(b)2. Each well is the same diameter and constructed of a similar material.
(3)(2) The District requires both a supply well and a return well in the construction of an open heat pump system. A supply well without a return well is not permitted.
(4) The District will authorize multi-zone monitor wells consisting of multiple observation tubes monitoring different depths all located in a single larger diameter well casing under a single permit. Provisions listed in subsection (2) do not apply to this type of well.
(5) When a single well construction permit is issued for multiple wells as described above, a separate well completion report is required for each of the wells or tubes.
Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.309, 373.337 FS. Law Implemented 373.106(1), 373.309 FS. HistoryNew 12-31-92, Amended_________.
