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2.The information plate shall be constructed of a durable waterproof, rustproof metal or <br /> equivalent material approved by the OCHD. <br /> 3.The identification plate shall be securely attached to the aboveground portion of the <br /> well casing where it is readily visible and in a manner that does not obscure the <br /> identification plate. <br /> 4. "Secure attachment" includes rivets,stainless fasteners that do not cause Comment[VH63]:OCHD CLARIFICATION <br /> contamination hazards caused by drilling through the casing; and adhesive intended NEEDED FOR PUMP TAGS <br /> for use with the casing material. In the case where an electrical grounding block is <br /> secured to the casing by means of a bolt or screw which penetrates the casing,the <br /> tag may be secured by the same means as the block, provided that no data are <br /> obscured. No form of tape by itself, in the absence of one of the approved methods <br /> listed above,shall be considered as a secure form of attachment. The means of <br /> attachment shall not obscure any of the required data. Secure attachment is not any <br /> form of tape alone. <br /> 5. The information plate shall not be removed by any person; and <br /> 6.The information plate shall be stamped or engraved with permanent legible, markings <br /> to show the: <br /> a) Name of the well contractor and certification number of the person installing <br /> the pump; <br /> b) Date the pump was installed; <br /> c)The depth of the pump intake; and <br /> d)The horsepower rating of the pump. <br /> History Note: Substitute for NCAC 02C.0107 <br /> Eff. July 1, 2008,amended eff. October 23, 2009;March 25, 2020 <br /> M. ARTESIAN WELLS- Every artesian well that flows under natural artesian pressure <br /> shall be equipped with a valve so that the flow can be completely stopped provided that <br /> the well casing and seal cannot feasibly be extended above the static water level. Well <br /> owners shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the valve. <br /> History Note: Substitute for NCAC 02C.0107 <br /> Eff. July 1, 2008,Amended eff. October 23, 2009 <br /> N. PITILESS ADAPTERS-Pitless adapters or pitless units shall not be allowed as a <br /> method of well head completion. <br /> History Note: Substitute for NCAC 02C.0107 <br /> Eff. July 1, 2008 <br /> O. PUMPS AND PUMPING EQUIPMENTI Comment[VH64]:REVISIONS TO THE <br /> WORDING AT THE STATE SUGGESTION <br /> 29 <br />