[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 18, Volume 2, Parts 400 to end]
[Revised as of April 1, 2000]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 18CFR430.11]

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PART 430--GROUND WATER PROTECTION AREA: PENNSYLVANIA--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 430.11  Advance notice of exploratory drilling.

    The Commission encourages consultation with any project sponsor who 
is considering development of a new or expanded ground water withdrawal 
that is being planned for any purpose when the daily average withdrawal 
during any calendar month exceeds 10,000 gallons to insure proper 
implementation of this regulation and to reduce the possibility of 
investment in new ground water development facilities which may not be 
approved hereunder. Such consultation should occur early in the planning 
stage of a new project and prior to initiation of exploratory drilling.
    (a) Any person, firm corporation or other entity planning a new or 
expanded ground water withdrawal that may be operated at a daily average 
withdrawal during any calendar month

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in excess of 10,000 gallons shall notify the Executive Director not less 
than 30 days prior to initiation of exploratory drilling. Such notice 
shall be in writing and shall specify the location of proposed new 
facility, the anticipated rate of withdrawal, and the general purpose of 
the proposed water use. The notice shall also state the location of 
existing wells within the radius set forth in Sec. 430.21(a).
    (b) Whenever the Executive Director shall deem necessary, or upon 
request of a party proposing a new or expanded withdrawal of ground 
water, an informal conference may be scheduled to review the nature of 
the proposed withdrawal, the applicability of the Commission's standards 
relating to ground water, and the requirements of a protected area 
permit under this regulation.