1. (1) As provided in Rule 0400-45-09-.05, the board shall determine whether to recommend an applicant to the commissioner for licensing.

2. (2) To make the recommendation required by paragraph (1) of this rule, a quorum of the board shall interview an applicant that has complied with Rules 0400-45-09-.02 through 0400-45- 09-.05 to determine the quality and quantity of the applicant’s experience. Questioning by individual board members will include, but not be limited to, the following:

   1. (a) Where and when the applicant’s experience was obtained;
   2. (b) Types of equipment used by the applicant;
   3. (c) The applicant’s level of responsibility;

   4. (d) Familiarity of the applicant with addressing problems such as:

      1. 1. Construction techniques used in each type of well drilled for each license applied for;
      2. 2. Operation of drilling equipment used in drilling wells or boreholes; and
      3. 3. Installation techniques and principles of operation for pumps and or water treatment devices;
   5. (e) Knowledge of state well construction standards; and
   6. (f) Responsibilities of licensees to the well owner and the department.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 69-10-107(d) and (e) and 4-5-201 et seq. Administrative History: Original rule filed June 19, 2015; effective September 17, 2015.