§64-5-1. Department of Health.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on April 2, 2008, authorized under the authority of §16-1-4 of this code, relating to the Department of Health (water well regulations, 64 CSR 19), is authorized with the amendment set forth below:

By striking out everything after the section 1 heading and inserting in lieu thereof to read as follows:

1.1. Scope. — This legislative rule establishes the certification requirements for water well drillers; pump installers, and the issuance of permits for water wells. The purpose is to protect the public health, protect and prevent contamination in groundwater, and ensure fair and equitable rules for the construction of water wells and installing pumps and pumping equipment in the State of West Virginia.

1.2. Authority. — W. Va. Code §§16-1-4, 16-1-6(n), 16-1-9, and 16-1-9a.

1.3. Filing Date. — .

1.4. Effective Date. — .

1.5. Sunset Provision. — This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect on August 1, 2028.