17-50-204. Powers and duties.

17-50-204. Powers and duties. (a) The Commission on Water Well Construction shall be responsible for the administration of this chapter and shall adopt, and from time to time amend or repeal, necessary rules governing the installation, construction, repair, and abandonment of water wells and pumping equipment. With respect thereto, it shall: (1) Hold public hearings in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.; (2) Issue such orders and take such other actions as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto; (3) Establish procedures and forms for the submission, review, approval, and rejection of applications, notifications, and reports required under this chapter; (4) Prepare subject matter for examinations to test the knowledge and skills of: (A) Water well drillers in the construction, alteration, and repair of water wells, including proper sealing and abandonment of water wells, and the rules of this chapter; (B) Pump installers in the planning, installation, operation, and repair of pumping equipment and water wells including sealing and abandonment, pumping efficiency, and the rules of this chapter; and (C) Other persons who by trade install, alter, construct, or repair water wells and related equipment and who are eligible for license or certificate; (5) Adopt, amend, or repeal, and publish rules governing examinations; (6) Authorize the Department of Agriculture to: (A) Hold examinations of applicants for certificates of registration at least one (1) time a year; (B) Grade all tests and examinations for certificates of registration; and (C) Issue licenses, permits, or certificates for the type or class of well construction or repair or pump installation; and (7) Perform such other duties as are consistent with the purposes of this chapter. (b) The commission may adopt and procure a seal for its official use.