Wyo. Code R. 029-0001-6
Effective Date: 11/27/2017 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 029.0001.6.11272017
GROUNDWATER EXPLORATION GRANTS
Section 1. Applicability. These rules and regulations shall govern application procedures for the groundwater grant program established by Wyoming Statute § 41-2-119.
Section 2. Application Procedures. Applications for funds available through this program shall be prepared and submitted to the Director which shall be forwarded to the Commission.
Section 3. Application Format.
(a) Part 1 - Statement of Problem. Applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that additional sources of water are needed.
(b) Part 2 - Project Plan. Applicant must prepare and submit a specific and detailed plan of how funds will be spent if awarded. The plan shall include, but is not limited to:
(i) A detailed advance hydro-geologic feasibility study of the area where exploration is anticipated. If such a study is not available, then the costs of obtaining such a study must be included in the project budget.
(ii) A description of the intended exploration project.
(iii) A line item budget.
(iv) Required permits from State and/or Federal agencies to complete exploration.
(v) A statement of intent that the project work shall:
(A) Be supervised by a professional geologist (P.G.) licensed in the State of Wyoming.
(B) Conform to the State Water Well Minimum Construction Standards of the Wyoming State Engineer's Office; and the Water Quality Rules and Regulations of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
Section 4. State Engineer Review. The Commission shall submit the application to the State Engineer for review and request that the State Engineer provide an opinion regarding associated water right issues.
Section 5. Acceptance of Application. Upon completion of the opinion by the State Engineer described in Section 4, the Commission shall review the application and take action thereon.