CR 23-004 Rule Text

9. Summary of Factual Data and Analytical Methodologies Used and How Any Related Findings Support the Regulatory Approach Chosen:

The department was briefed on this issue by an industry representative at the April 26, 2022 Private Water Advisory Council meeting. The department had numerous contacts with well drillers throughout the state to develop its understanding of the problem and the regulatory solution.

10. Analysis and Supporting Documents Used to Determine the Effect on Small Business or in Preparation of an Economic Impact Report:

Since the rule is intended to maintain the current supply of materials, there is no anticipated economic impact of the rule. The rule will prevent a disruption to small businesses by allowing them to use materials that are readily available for a similar cost to the previously available materials.

11. Effect on Small Business (initial regulatory flexibility analysis):

The majority of businesses impacted by the rule are small businesses. The total economic impact of the proposed rule revision is estimated to be $ 0.

12. Agency Contact Person:

Frank Fetter, Bureau of Drinking and Groundwater - DG/5

Department of Natural Resources,

101 S. Webster Street

Madison, WI 53703

[e-mail]

[phone]

13. Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:

A public comment period on the draft rule occurred from February 6, 2023 to March 29, 2023, with a public hearing on March 22, 2023.

RULE TEXT

Section 1   NR 812.11 (15) (b), (d) and (e) are amended to read:

NR 812.11 (15) (b) Neat cement. Neat cement grout shall consist of a mixture of cement and water in the following proportion: one 94−pound bag of Portland cement, labeled as meeting ASTM C 150, Type I or API−10A, Class A or ASTM C595, Type IL; and 5 to 6 gallons of water. Ingredients, to increase fluidity, or control shrinkage or time of set may be used only with a variance. Neat cement shall have a density of 15.0 to 15.8 pounds per gallon. Neat cement shall have a uniform consistency with no lumps and any commercially prepared grout shall be screened by the well driller or well constructor prior to pumping. Grout densities for neat cement mixes are provided in Table C.

(d) Sand−cement. Sand−cement grout shall consist of a mixture of cement, sand, and water in the proportion of one 94−pound bag of Portland cement, labeled as meeting ASTM C 150, Type I or API−10A, Class A or ASTM C595, Type IL; a cubic foot of dry sand; and 5 to 6 gallons of water. The sand shall meet the specifications for use in Portland cement concrete.

(e) Concrete. Concrete shall consist of a mixture of cement, water, sand, and gravel in the following proportion: one 94−pound bag of Portland cement (, labeled as meeting ASTM C 150, Type I or API−10A, Class A or ASTM C595, Type IL); an equal measure of sand and an equal measure of gravel, by weight or by volume; and not more than 6 gallons of water. As an alternative, a commercially prepared mix may be used if the mix has at least 6 bags of cement per cubic yard and the gravel size does not exceed 1/3 of the inside diameter of the tremie pipe used for filling and sealing the well or drillhole.

Section 2 Effective Date. This rule takes effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register as provided in s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats.

Section 3 Board adoption. This rule was approved and adopted by the State of Wisconsin Natural Resources Board on May 24, 2023.