Wyo. Code R. 029-0001-6
Effective Date: 01/16/2014 to 11/27/2017
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 029.0001.6.01162014
Section 1. Applicability. These rules and regulations and amendments thereto shall govern applications to the groundwater grant program as established by W.S. 41-2-119.
Section 2. Application Procedures. Applications for funds available through this program shall be prepared and submitted to the Director.
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 will be performed in a manner acceptable to the Commission, including:
(A) The engagement of a professional geologist (P.G.) licensed in the State of Wyoming for project supervision.
(B) Conforming all exploration drilling with the “Water Well Minimum Construction Standards”, Part III, Rules and Regulations of the State Engineer’s Office; and constructing all public water supply (PWS) facilities according to standards contained in the Water Quality Rules and Regulations of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Chapter 12.
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.