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Timestamp: 2017-06-24 08:55:17
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Matched Legal Cases: ['art 2', 'art 3', 'ART 7', 'art 3', 'ART 10', 'art 10']

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Information table C.C.S.M. c. G110
"construct", in relation to a well or test hole, means to do any work in relation to the digging, drilling, installing, modifying or repairing of the well or test hole, including the partial sealing of the well or test hole, but does not include (a) the complete sealing of the well or test hole; or
"contaminated well" means a well or test hole that (a) is declared by the director under section 45 to be a contaminated well; or
"injection well" means a well constructed for the purpose of (a) disposing of saline or waste water; or
"well" means (a) an opening made by drilling or digging into the ground, and into which a permanent well casing is installed, for the purpose of obtaining groundwater — whether or not groundwater is obtained — or information on groundwater or an aquifer, including, by way of example,
6 Sections 8 (licence required for well construction business) and 15 (certificate required for well construction or well sealing) do not apply to (a) the construction of a well or test hole by an individual, using equipment owned or operated by the individual, on land that the individual owns or on which he or she operates an agricultural operation, if it is constructed for the purpose of obtaining water at a total rate of not more than 25,000 litres per day, for either or both of the following purposes: (i) the domestic purposes of the individual or his or her household,
(ii) the purposes of an agricultural operation on that land; (b) the sealing of a well or test hole — other than a flowing artesian well, a flowing artesian test hole, an injection well, a contaminated well or a well or test hole containing saline water — by an individual, using equipment owned or operated by the individual, on land that the individual owns or on which he or she operates an agricultural operation;
(d) an individual working under the supervision of (i) and (ii) [not yet proclaimed]
9(1) A person may apply to the director, on an application form approved by the director, for (a) a well drilling contractor licence; or
(b) the renewal of a well drilling contractor licence. Applicant to provide information and licence fee
(c) the applicant possesses liability insurance or other liability coverage in the prescribed amount and form; and (d) the applicant meets any other prescribed qualifications or requirements.
(a) in the case of a corporation, a director or officer of the corporation (i) could be refused a licence under subsection (1), or
1.The licence holder must maintain, in good working order, the equipment owned, leased or otherwise possessed by the licence holder that is necessary for the purpose of carrying on the licence holder's business.
2.The licence holder must maintain, at all times, liability insurance or other liability coverage in the prescribed amount and form.
3.The terms and conditions, if any, imposed under section 21.
22(1) Unless an earlier date is specified in a well drilling contractor licence or a certificate of qualification, or it is cancelled under subsection 23(1), a licence or certificate of qualification expires (a) on December 31 of the year for which it was issued; or (b) if it was renewed, on December 31 of the year for which it was renewed, unless it is further renewed.
23(2) Before refusing to renew a licence or certificate of qualification, or cancelling or suspending a licence or certificate, the director must give written notice to the holder of the licence or certificate (a) that the director intends to not renew the licence or certificate, or to cancel or suspend it, for the reasons provided; and
Appeal to minister 24(1) A decision of the director
Protecting groundwater — well construction and sealing 28 No person shall construct or seal a well or test hole, or do any work in relation to constructing or sealing a well or test hole, in a manner that contaminates, adversely affects or that may contaminate or adversely affect the quality of
29(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the material, substance or other thing that is deposited, discharged or placed in or near the well or test hole is done (a) in accordance with any other provision of this Act;
30 In sections 31 to 33, "suspected contamination" means that groundwater or soil (a) emits an odour; or
Construction to stop if contamination found or suspected 31(1) If, during the construction of a well or test hole, contamination or suspected contamination of groundwater or soil adjacent to groundwater is found, the person performing the construction must immediately
Construction not to resume without authorization 31(2) No person shall resume constructing a well or test hole described in subsection (1) unless authorized by the director, a well drilling officer or an environment officer appointed under The Environment Act.
Action to prevent spread of contamination 31(3) After a report is made under clause (1)(b), the director or a well drilling officer may take any action under this Act he or she considers necessary, which may include, without limitation, an order under section 53 requiring the owner to secure the site and seal, or arrange for a certified well sealer to seal, the well or test hole.
Action to prevent spread of contamination 32(3) After a report is made under clause (1)(b), the director or a well drilling officer may take any action under this Act he or she considers necessary, which may include, without limitation, an order under section 53 requiring the owner to secure the site and complete the sealing, or arrange for a certified well sealer to complete the sealing, of the well or test hole.
Injection wells 35 No person shall construct or seal an injection well, or do any work in relation to the construction or sealing of an injection well, except as authorized by a permit issued under section 38. Permit and other requirements not applicable to a minor modification or repair
36 The requirements of sections 33 to 35 do not apply to work that consists only of a minor modification or repair. Process for applying for permits
39(1) If, during construction of a well or test hole, it becomes a flowing artesian well or a flowing artesian test hole, the person constructing the well or test hole must ensure that, for the remainder of the construction period and upon completion of construction, any uncontrolled flow of water from the well or test hole is promptly brought under control. Uncontrolled flow during and upon completion of construction
Property owner to ensure no uncontrolled flow 39(3) An owner of land on which a flowing artesian well or a flowing artesian test hole is located must ensure — except during construction and any period after construction necessary for the person who performed the construction to bring the flow of water under control — that water does not flow from the well or test hole in an uncontrolled manner.
(d) the well (i) is covered with a watertight cap or other cover approved by the director, and (ii) has any electrical conduit or other appurtenance connected to or associated with it, and any other opening into the well, plugged or covered in such a manner that flood water cannot enter the well.
42 Every owner of land on which a well is located must ensure that (a) the upper open end of the well casing is covered in a manner that prevents any substance that could adversely affect the quality of water in the well from entering the well;
Director to review decision 47(3) After receiving an objection that meets the requirements of subsection (2), the director
49(1) The owner of land on which an abandoned well is located must ensure that the well is sealed in accordance with this Act. Applies whether or not well declared abandoned
50(1) Subject to the regulations, a person who (a) constructs a well or test hole; or
must prepare a report in the prescribed form and containing the prescribed information, and provide a copy of it within the prescribed time to the director and to the owner of the land on which the well or test hole is located. 50(2) and (3) [Not yet proclaimed]
50(5) A person required to prepare a report under this section must retain a copy of the report for the prescribed time period. Field log
51 A person required to prepare a report under section 50 must, (a) while constructing the well or test hole; or
(ii) is adversely affecting, or may adversely affect, any property, or any groundwater or other feature of the environment, (iii) is, or may be, a contaminated well, or
53(5) The director or a well drilling officer may make an oral order under this section if he or she reasonably believes that, in the time necessary to make a written order, the risk to the health or safety of persons, or the threat to property or to groundwater or other feature of the environment, might worsen. Confirming an oral order in writing
(b) construct, replace, remove, reconstruct, seal or do any other work (i) in relation to groundwater, a well or test hole, or a well or test hole under construction, or
(c) stop any activity, or remove or remediate any contaminant or other material that is adversely affecting or may adversely affect groundwater, the well or test hole, or the well or test hole under construction. Order may contain terms and conditions
55 Section 54 does not apply if the order has been stayed under subsection 53(11) or 56(3). Appeal of order
56(4) As soon as reasonably practicable after receiving a notice of appeal, the minister must consider the appeal and (a) confirm, vary or rescind the order being appealed; or
57(3) Despite subsection (2), the director may (a) enter and inspect a dwelling without a warrant; or
58(3) A warrant under this section may be issued upon application without notice. Additional inspection powers
70 For each aquifer management zone, the minister may (a) appoint an aquifer planning authority whose membership may include
(c) whether the aquifer management zone, or any portion of it, is within a water quality management zone established under Part 2 of The Water Protection Act, and if so, any regulations made under clause 5(1)(b) of that Act respecting the zone; (d) whether the aquifer management zone, or any portion of it, is within an area subject to a watershed management plan approved under Part 3 of The Water Protection Act, and if so, any part of the watershed management plan that applies to or affects the zone;
(A) water quality management zones, (B) areas subject to watershed management plans, (C) riparian areas, (D) wetlands, (E) frequently flooded areas and flood plains, (F) groundwater recharge areas,
(e) a band, as defined in the Indian Act (Canada), if the aquifer management zone or any portion of it is in that band's reserve land; (f) any other person or entity specified by the minister.
82 The director may issue public reports, which may be in electronic form, containing any information — including information respecting the location or ownership of wells or test holes — that the director considers to be in the public interest for the purpose of this Act. PART 7	GENERAL PROVISIONS
Release of rights void 83 The provisions of this Act apply despite any agreement to the contrary, and any waiver or release given of the rights, benefits or protections provided under this Act is void. Protection from liability
86(1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing well construction standards, which may include, without limitation, standards respecting the following: (a) steps to be taken before beginning construction of a well or test hole to determine whether flowing artesian conditions exist or may be encountered, and measures to be taken if these conditions exist or are encountered before, during or after construction;
(b) the siting or locating of wells and test holes; (c) setback distances from other structures, boundaries, sources of contamination, or any other feature or thing; (d) the source and quality of drilling water;
86(2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing well sealing standards, which may include, without limitation, standards respecting the following: (a) the manner of sealing wells and test holes, including materials and mixtures of materials to be used, and required specifications relating to such materials;
(j) respecting the issuing of permits under Part 3, including applications for permits, factors the director is to consider in determining whether to issue a permit, and terms and conditions to be included in permits; (k) respecting the declaration of wells and test holes as contaminated or abandoned wells, including factors that may be considered in determining whether to make these declarations;
Public consultation in regulation development 86(6) Except in circumstances that the minister considers to be of an emergency nature, in the formation or substantive review of regulations made under this Act, other than regulations made under section 69, the minister must provide an opportunity for public consultation regarding the proposed regulation or amendment. Varying of requirements by minister
Persons licensed to carry on the business of drilling wells 88(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who is licensed to carry on the business of drilling wells under the former Act on the day this Act comes into force is deemed to be licensed to engage in the business of constructing wells or test holes under this Act. Licence continued 88(2) A licence to carry on the business of drilling wells under the former Act is deemed to be a well drilling contractor licence issued under this Act, valid for the period indicated on the licence and subject to the same terms and conditions indicated on the licence.
Application for licence continued 88(3) An application for a licence to carry on the business of drilling wells made under the former Act, but not concluded before the coming into force of this Act, is to be dealt with under this Act. PART 10
89 to 92 NOTE: These sections made up Part 10 of the original Act and contained amendments to other Acts, which amendments are now included in those Acts.