SB 1249
An Act amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1363, No.100), known as the Crane Operator Licensure Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for short title and for definitions and providing for applicability; in State Board of Crane Operators, further providing for board and for powers and duties of board; in licensure, further providing for licensure, for qualifications, for duration of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for license without certification and providing for qualifications for licensure as well driller, for grandfathering for well drillers, for examination for licensure as well driller, for bonding and insurance for * * *
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Bill overview
This act amends the existing Crane Operator Licensure Act to broaden its scope and include well drillers under a single licensing system. It establishes a State Board of Crane Operators and Well Drillers with specific powers and duties, including regulating licensing, setting standards, and ensuring public safety. The bill introduces requirements for continuing education for well drillers, clarifies definitions related to well types and drilling practices, and outlines procedures for temporary and automatic license suspensions. It also includes provisions for grandfathering existing well drillers and addresses reporting requirements for drilling companies and well drillers.
Key provisions
- Establishes a State Board of Crane Operators and Well Drillers to regulate the industry.
- Expands licensing requirements to include well drillers under a single licensing system.
- Introduces continuing education requirements for well drillers.
- Defines key terms related to well drilling and crane operation, including categories of well drillers.
- Creates provisions for temporary and automatic license suspensions.
- Includes grandfathering provisions for existing well drillers.
- Establishes requirements for drilling companies to register and maintain records.
- Adds reporting requirements for well drillers regarding well construction and decommissioning.
Who is affected
- Crane operators
- Well drillers
- Registered drilling companies
- Construction companies
- The public (through enhanced safety regulations)
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