Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 37 - Water Resources, Department of › Rule 37.03.10 - WELL DRILLER LICENSING RULES › Section 37.03.10.036 - PROCESSING APPLICATION TO RENEW LICENSE OR OPERATOR'S PERMIT

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Processing Applications for
			 Renewal
. The Department shall receive a complete application for renewal
			 no later than March 15 to assure that the license or operator's permit will
			 remain in force without interruption. If the director determines that the
			 application is complete and the applicant is qualified, the license or
			 operator's permit will be renewed for the period ending on March 31 of the
			 second year after approval of the renewal. (3-30-23)
02.
Regulatory Compliance Required for
			 Renewals
. A license or operator's permit will not be renewed if the
			 applicant has not submitted all required driller's reports, applications for
			 drilling permits, fees, agreed civil penalties, has not complied with all
			 orders requiring repair or decommissioning of improperly constructed wells or
			 is not otherwise in compliance with Sections
			 42-235 and
			 42-238, Idaho Code, and the
			 applicable rules. (3-30-23)
03.
Compliance History
. If the Director determines that the applicant
			 has exhibited an unacceptable compliance history, the Director may deny
			 renewal, refuse renewal for a specified time, or renew with conditions,
			 including but not limited to an increased bond amount. (3-30-23)
04.
Renewal of Expired Licenses or
			 Operator's Permits
. A license or an operator's permit which has expired
			 or otherwise not been in effect for a period not exceeding three (3) years
			 shall be renewed in accordance with the requirements of Rule
			 35. An applicant for renewal shall
			 provide verification of earned credit hours required for the entire period
			 since the license or operator's permit was last issued. If a license or
			 operator's permit has been expired or otherwise not effective for a period of
			 more than three (3) years, a new application shall be submitted in accordance
			 with these Rules. The director may waive the examination requirement if the
			 applicant has been previously licensed or permitted in the state of Idaho.
			 (3-30-23)
05.
Reuse of
			 Identification Numbers
. The identification number assigned to a license
			 by the Department will not be reused if the license has been expired or
			 otherwise not in effect for three (3) years or more except, at the director's
			 discretion, the number may be reissued to the original owner.
			 (3-30-23)
06.
Condition or
			 Denial of an Application for Renewal
. If the Director determines that
			 the applicant has not or cannot fully comply with these rules, a license or
			 operator's permit may be issued with conditions. If the Director determines
			 that the applicant is not qualified or has documented violations of well
			 drilling laws and/or rules, the Director will deny the application. When there
			 are documented violations of well drilling laws and/or rules, including well
			 construction standards, the Director may issue a conditional license or
			 operator's permit or deny an application based on the applicant's compliance
			 history. Notice of a denied application or a conditioned license will be given
			 as provided in IDAPA 37.01.01, "Rules of Procedure of the Idaho Department of
			 Water Resources." (3-30-23)