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wells, as well as the following: (1) Potential sources of groundwater contamination shall not be located closer to the well than the separation distances specified in 15A NCAC 02C .0107(a) (2) or .0107(a) (3), as applicable; (2) In addition to the provisions in 15A NCAC 02C .0109, the builder, well contractor,pump installer, or homeowner, as applicable, shall provide assistance when necessary to gain access for inspection of the well, pumps, and pumping equipment; and (3) In addition to the requirements of 15A NCAC 02C .0113, any well that acts as a source or channel of contamination shall be repaired or permanently abandoned within 30 days of receipt of notice from the Orange County Health Department. 3. APPLICABILITY- These Rules shall apply to well permits issued after July 1, 2008. Wells constructed pursuant to permits issued prior to July 1, 2008, shall be subject to these construction standards however the requirement for sampling in NCGS 15A NCAC 18.3800 shall not apply to those wells. These Rules shall not apply to properly operating existing wells that are in use on the effective date of these Rules unless otherwise specified by these Rules. 4. COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LAWS AND REGULATIONS - The provisions of any Federal, State, or municipal law or regulation establishing standards affording greater protection to the public welfare, safety, health and the groundwater resources shall prevail within the jurisdiction of such agency or municipality over standards established by these Rules. These Rules shall not release any person, firm, or corporation from any responsibility as required in 15A NCAC 02C .0100, .0200, and .0300 (Well Construction Standards) and 15A NCAC 18C (Public Water Supplies). 5. APPEALS -Appeals concerning permit decisions or actions by Rules by the Orange County Health Department to enforce the rules of this Section, shall be conducted according to the procedures established in G.S. 150B, the Administrative Procedure Act and GS130A-24. Appeals concerning the enforcement of Rules adopted by the Orange County Board of Health and concerning the imposition of administrative penalties by the Orange County Health Director shall be conducted in accordance with the Law. a. The aggrieved person shall give written notice of appeal to the Orange County Health Director within 30 days of the challenged action. The notice shall contain the name and address of the aggrieved person, a description of the challenged action and a statement of the reasons why the challenged action is incorrect. Upon filing of the notice, the Orange County Health Director shall, within five working days, transmit to the Orange County Board of Health the notice of appeal and the papers and materials upon which the challenged action was taken. 3