Operating Permit Application

Office use only:
Application: □ approved □ denied Initial:________________________
Permit Number: O - __________ PCGCD Well Number:_____________
Permit Issued(date):_

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: IF THIS IS A NEW WELL, THE PERMIT APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT A DRILLING PERMIT APPLICATION PRIOR TO THE SUBMITTAL OF THIS PERMIT APPLICATION.

Qualifications to Apply for Operating Permit: All new wells that are not exempt from the District’s permitting requirements and all new or existing wells that were exempt from the District’s permitting requirements, but are substantially altered in a manner that causes the well to lose its exempt status must obtain an Operating Permit from the District. In addition, wells that have previously operated under a Grandfathered Use Permit must obtain an Operating Permit if: (1) the well is substantially altered in a manner that causes the well to be capable of producing more groundwater than is authorized by the Grandfathered Use Permit; (2) if the well owner desires to produce more groundwater than is authorized by the Grandfathered Use Permit; OR (3) if the well owner desires to change the purpose of use of the water from the well.

Instructions: Fill out this form for each well (type or print). Submit permit application form by mailing to the District’s mailing address or by faxing to the District to the fax number provided below. Additional information or explanation may be attached to this application form.

In accordance with District Rule 3.7(e), the information provided by the permit applicant in the spaces below will be incorporated into the permit if a permit is issued by the District. The permit will be granted on the basis of, and contingent upon, the accuracy of the information supplied in this application. A finding that false information has been supplied is grounds to refuse or deny the application or for immediate revocation of the permit. In addition, the information given in this permit application will be supplemented by the information provided by the permit applicant in the well registration form that is/was submitted to the District for the existing well.

1. Applicant Information

The Applicant for this Drilling Permit is the well: (please check all that apply) *

Owner

Operator

Property Owner

applicant name *

First

last *

Last

company name

email *

phone number *

address *

city *

state *

postal code *

contact person (if different from applicant) *

phone number *

email address *

owner of property where well is located *

phone number *

email address *

2. Legal Description: (please provide attachments if available)

survey name *

abstract number *

latitude *

longitude *

3. Purpose:

Please select one. *

initial operating permit

amendment to an existing operating permit

renewal

4. Well Information

Quantity of water to be produced by this well annually (please specify in acre-feet or gallons): *

Nature and purpose for which water produced from well will be used: *

If multiple purposes of use, please indicate the amount of water that is used for each purpose:

Location of use of the water produced from the well: *

Estimated rate at which water will be withdrawn from well: *

Maximum pumping capacity of the well (in gallons per minute): *Note that wells equipped to produce 150 gallons per minute or more must provide a Hydrogeological Report meeting the requirements of District Rule 3.9(c). Applicants required to complete a Hydrogeological Report must publish notice in the newspaper in accordance with District Rule 3.9(d). *

Method of withdrawal from well/type of pump: *

Turbine

Submersible

Windmill

Other (please specify)

Depth of well: *

Size of well pump: *

Size of well (inside diameter of the column pipe and diameter of the well casing): *

Duration of time water is expected to be put to beneficial use under the permit: *

Temporary/short-term use

Seasonal use

Continual use

Is the Applicant a retail public utility as defined by Section 13.002 of the Texas Water Code? *

Yes

No

If YES, list subdivision(s), CCN service area, or the governmental entity boundaries that the existing well will service:

Will the groundwater withdrawn under this permit be used in conjunction with another Operating or Grandfathered Use Permit? *

Yes

No

If YES, explain:

Will the groundwater withdrawn from the well be resold, leased, or otherwise transferred to others? *

Yes

no

If YES, please provide the location to which the groundwater will be delivered:

Purpose of use: *

5. Amendment Information:

Is requesting Operating Permit due to: *

Please explain the substantial alteration or reason for applying for an Operating Permit: *

Grandfathered Use Permit No. (if applicable):

6. Required Documentation/Attachments to this Application:

A. If the well owner/operator is different than the owner of the property on which the well is located, attach documentation establishing the authority to operate the well for the proposed use;

B. A location map showing the proposed well location and, if applicable, an alternative well location meeting the District’s minimum spacing and location requirements, and showing all wells in existence within a quarter (1/4) mile radius of the location of the well.
(If possible, please provide location map on a 7.5 minute United States Department of Interior Topographic Map and/or provide the latitude and longitude coordinates of the well location as measured by a calibrated GPS instrument);

C. If available, a legal description, such as survey information, maps, and/or metes and bounds descriptions, of the tract of land on which the well or well system is located;

D. A drought contingency plan if the applicant is required to prepare a drought contingency plan by other law;

E. If water is to be sold, leased, or transferred to others, whether inside or outside the District, attach legal documents establishing the right for the water to be sold, leased, or transferred, including but not limited to any contract for the sale, lease, or transfer of water;

F. If water is to be transferred outside the boundaries of the District (Panola County), please provide explanation and documentation relevant to the following: (1) availability of water in the District and in the proposed receiving area during the period for which the water supply is requested; (2) projected effect of the proposed transport on aquifer conditions, depletion, subsidence, or effects on existing permit holders or other groundwater users within the District; and (3) how the proposed transport is consistent with the approved regional water plan and certified district management plan; and

G. Proof that notice was sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to all property and all well owners of existing registered or permitted wells within 1/4 mile radius of the well(s) that is the subject of the application and a separate list of the names and addresses of the property owners to that were notified by certified mail. Notice provided to property and well owners must meet the requirements in District Rule 3.9(e). Please note that you may combine notice for a Drilling Permit Application and an Operating Permit Application if you submit both applications at the same time. Click here for a downloadable sample notice.

H. A water conservation plan or accept/decline here as a declaration that the applicant will comply with the District’s Management Plan:

H. A water conservation plan or sign here as a declaration that the applicant will comply with the District’s Management Plan: *

I accept.

I decline.

I hereby swear or certify that the information in this permit application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature *

Clear

Date *

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Qualifications to Apply for Operating Permit: All new wells that are not exempt from the District’s permitting requirements and all new or existing wells that were exempt from the District’s permitting requirements, but are substantially altered in a manner that causes the well to lose its exempt status must obtain an Operating Permit from the District. In addition, wells that have previously operated under a Grandfathered Use Permit must obtain an Operating Permit if: (1) the well is substantially altered in a manner that causes the well to be capable of producing more groundwater than is authorized by the Grandfathered Use Permit; (2) if the well owner desires to produce more groundwater than is authorized by the Grandfathered Use Permit; OR (3) if the well owner desires to change the purpose of use of the water from the well.

Instructions: Fill out this form for each well (type or print). Submit permit application form by mailing to the District’s mailing address or by faxing to the District to the fax number provided below. Additional information or explanation may be attached to this application form.

In accordance with District Rule 3.7(e), the information provided by the permit applicant in the spaces below will be incorporated into the permit if a permit is issued by the District. The permit will be granted on the basis of, and contingent upon, the accuracy of the information supplied in this application. A finding that false information has been supplied is grounds to refuse or deny the application or for immediate revocation of the permit. In addition, the information given in this permit application will be supplemented by the information provided by the permit applicant in the well registration form that is/was submitted to the District for the existing well.

1. Applicant Information

2. Legal Description: (please provide attachments if available)

3. Purpose:

4. Well Information

5. Amendment Information:

6. Required Documentation/Attachments to this Application:

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