Bill > HB2248

This bill modifies Arizona's well drilling regulations by requiring that notices of intention to drill now include global positioning system (GPS) coordinates of the well's location, in addition to the existing legal description requirement. The bill updates section 45-596 of Arizona Revised Statutes, which governs the process for filing a notice before drilling a well in both actively managed and unmanaged water areas. The modification aims to provide more precise location information for wells, which can help with tracking, planning, and environmental monitoring. The bill also makes minor technical changes, such as replacing phrases like "of receipt" with "after receipt" and updating dollar amounts for filing fees. Filing fees remain largely the same, with a $150 fee for most well drilling notices and a $100 fee for domestic wells with small pumping capacities. The overall goal appears to be improving the accuracy and standardization of well location reporting while maintaining the existing regulatory framework for well drilling in Arizona.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81993