1. A. The following wells and holes shall be drilled or constructed by a licensed contractor (driller) who is duly licensed by the department in accordance with the rules and regulations stated in LAC 46:LXXXIX:

   1. 1. all water wells, regardless of use or type;
   2. 2. monitoring wells;
   3. 3. heat pump wells and holes;
   4. 4. geotechnical boreholes;
   5. 5. test holes and pilot holes.
2. B. Additionally, reworking of water wells, as well as plugging and abandoning wells and holes, excluding oil and gas wells, shall also be undertaken by a licensed contractor.
3. C. Drillers operating in the state of Louisiana should, as a best management practice, carry minimum coverage for liability insurance for drilling operations engaged by their company.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 38:3091-R.S. 38:309.8.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Public Works, LR 1:249 (May 1975), amended LR 11:953 (October 1985), repromulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Public Works, LR 31:942 (April 2005), amended by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 37:3528 (December 2011).