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last updated: 01/31/12
A complete permit application package for the construction, repair, or destruction of wells, exploratory holes, and other excavations for chemical investigations must consist of the following items which are described in subsequent sections:
Application for Drilling Permit
Work Plan
A work plan is required for all chemical investigations (excluding well destructions because ACWD provides the specifications for destroying wells). The type of information to be included in the work plan is described in ACWD's Groundwater Monitoring Guidelines - September 1992. Also, please refer to ACWD’s “Standards for the Construction, Use, Operation, Maintenance, Repair, Inactivation, or Destruction of Wells, Exploratory Holes, Other Excavations, and Appurtenances” which specifies the minimum requirements for work on any well, exploratory hole, or other excavation. The work plan must be signed and stamped by the same PG, CEG or PE that signed the permit application form. Site Location Map A general location map that shows the location of the site so the site can be easily located. This map should show nearby cross streets and clearly indicate the North direction. If the site plan includes these items, then a site location map is not necessary. Site Plan The location of proposed wells and/or boreholes relative to other site structures, property lines and street curb lines must be indicated on a site plan. All existing and proposed wells should be labeled. The locations of existing wells, tanks, pump islands, and any known leak locations must also be identified on the site plan. The site plan must also be drawn to scale with North clearly indicated and include a street address or assessor's parcel number. Site Hazard Information Form All of the non-shaded portions of the form must be completed. Please indicate if a site safety meeting will be conducted for field activities on this form. A site safety plan may not be substituted for this form. Fees Permit fees are for each permit application. In the event that jobs require ACWD services on a particular schedule or sequence (5 business days or greater) that results in additional costs, ACWD will charge fees to recover the actual costs incurred. Permit fees are reviewed annually; as of February 1, 2012, the current fees are:
• Geotechnical Monitoring Wells • Geothermal Heat Exchange Wells • Dewatering Wells • Geotechnical Exploratory Holes • Cathodic Protection Wells • Inclinometers • Vibrating Wire Piezometers • Elevator Shafts • Wick Drains • Shafts, Tunnels, or Directional Boreholes • Support Piers, Piles, or Caissons A complete permit application package for the construction, repair, reconstruction, or destruction of wells, exploratory holes, and other excavations must consist of the following items which are described in subsequent sections:
Application for Drilling Permit
The permit application form (ACWD #458 12-10) must be completed and the entire form submitted to ACWD. After the permit application package is approved, the permit will be brought to the job site and given to the permittee by an ACWD Inspector on the first day of scheduled work. Please refer to ACWD’s “Standards for the Construction, Use, Operation, Maintenance, Repair, Inactivation, or Destruction of Wells, Exploratory Holes, Other Excavations, and Appurtenances” which specifies the minimum requirements for work on any well, exploratory hole, or other excavation. The following details should be checked for completion prior to submission of the application package:
A general location map that shows the location of the site so the site can be easily located. This map should show nearby cross streets and clearly indicate the North direction. If the site plan includes these items, then a site location map is not necessary. Site Plan The location of proposed wells, exploratory holes, or other excavations relative to other site structures, property lines and street curb lines must be indicated on a site plan. Water well construction permits must also show the septic system or sewer piping located on the property. All existing and proposed wells should be labeled. The site plan must also be drawn to scale with the North direction clearly indicated and include a street address or assessor's parcel number. Site Hazard Information Form This form is needed only if the work is being conducted on a chemical investigation site or if soil/groundwater contamination is likely to be encountered. Fees Permit fees are for each permit application. In the event that jobs require ACWD services on a particular schedule or sequence (5 business days or greater) that results in additional costs, ACWD will charge fees to recover the actual costs incurred. Permit fees are reviewed annually; as of February 1, 2012, the current fees are:
*Except Dewatering Wells, Shafts, Tunnels, Directional Boreholes, Support Piers, Piles, Caissons, or Wick Drains. ** An additional Facilities Acreage Charge of $1,564 per acre may be assessed for the construction of a water well.
ACWD requires a permit for inactive classification for any well or other excavation which will not be used for a period of twelve (12) months, but which the owner intends to use in the future. Questions relating to issuance of an inactive well or other excavation permit should be directed to Michelle Myers (510) 668-4454.
ACWD requires scheduling and inspection of permitted work. All field work must be scheduled in advance. Work plans for chemical investigations must be approved before work can be scheduled. Availability of inspection varies from week to week and is on a first come, first served basis. To ensure the availability of an ACWD Inspector on your desired date, the following procedures are required:
Permits expire after a period of sixty (60) calendar days. Specific permit conditions may be determined on a permit by permit basis, based on the type of work selected, the location of the proposed site and a number of additional factors. Questions relating to issuance of a permit or permit conditions should be directed to Michelle Myers (510) 668-4454. If you have questions concerning the status of your permit or scheduling, or if you would like to receive an application package, please call (510) 668-4460. The Application for Drilling Permit and Site Hazard Information forms can also be downloaded below.
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