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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 26.04.04.07" title_num="26" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="04" heading="Verbal Authorization to Construct a Well.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Approving Authority may grant verbal authorization to a master well driller to construct a well when:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The application has been submitted and approved by the Approving Authority; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The authorization is for an emergency well.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Verbal Authorization and Permit Number.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Verbal authorization shall be accompanied by the issuance of a well construction permit number.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Upon request by Approving Authority personnel, the well driller shall supply the well construction permit number for the well being drilled.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Verbal authorization may not be granted if the well is to provide water for a use requiring a permit to appropriate or use water, and this permit has not been obtained or is not valid.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Any well constructed with verbal authorization shall be constructed in conformance with all applicable laws and the regulations of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>