Examination Procedures (Rule 34)

IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 37.03.10 Department of Water Resources Well Driller Licensing Rules Section 035 Page 7 01. Written Examination. Written examinations will be offered at Department offices on the first Monday of each quarter. If the first Monday is a legal holiday, written examination will be offered on the first Tuesday. Re-examination may be taken at a regularly scheduled examination date during a following quarter and shall be scheduled with the Department office originally testing the applicant. (3-30-23) 02. Verbal or Oral Examination. Successful passage of a verbal examination may satisfy all or a part of the written testing requirements under the following circumstances: (3-30-23) a. The applicant requests a verbal examination and shows cause acceptable to the director why the examination should be verbal rather than written. Applicants desiring to take the examination verbally shall request that a verbal examination be scheduled allowing at least fifteen (15) days to set an examination date. (3-30-23) b. The director determines that because of the applicant’s compliance history, additional testing is needed to determine the applicant’s qualifications. (3-30-23) 03. Examination Scoring. A score of seventy percent (70%) or higher is a passing score. (3-30-23) 04. Assistance Must Be Authorized. The use of written materials, equipment, or other individuals to assist an applicant during an examination is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Department. An applicant receiving unauthorized assistance during an examination may be disqualified and the application may be rejected. An application filed by a disqualified applicant will not be processed for a period of up to one (1) year from the time of disqualification. (3-30-23) 035. EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL OF DRILLER LICENSES AND OPERATOR PERMITS (RULE 35). 01. Expiration of Licenses and Permits. All driller licenses and operator permits expire at the end of the licensing period for which they are issued. The licensing period begins April 1 and ends March 31 of the second year following issuance. (3-30-23) 02. Renewal Application. A license or operator permit may be renewed by submitting a renewal application including the following: (3-30-23) a. A completed application on a form provided by the Department. An application for renewal shall be signed by the principal driller. (3-30-23) b. The renewal fee required by Section 42-238, Idaho Code. (3-30-23) c. A new bond or continuation certificate for an existing bond covering all drillers and operators employed by the company. (3-30-23) 03. Continuing Education Requirements. Credit hours not to exceed twenty (20) are required for renewal of a driller license or operator permit for any licensing period. (3-30-23)