Well Drillers - Advisory Board

Duties

"The Well Driller's Advisory Board is made up of three licensed well drillers, all of whom are appointed by the state engineer. Two alternate members are also appointed in case any of the three primary members cannot make a scheduled exam, meeting or hearing. On a quarterly basis, it is the Board's responsibility for examining and interviewing potential licensees regarding their experience and knowledge of well drilling and recommend the State Engineer either approve or deny the license. The Board may also be called upon at well drilling disciplinary hearings. It is the Board's responsibility to make a recommendation to the State Engineer concerning the alleged infraction."

Authority: NRS 534.150

Well drilling regulations, NAC 534, are developed by the state engineer in cooperation with the Board. The Board can be contacted through the Division of Water Resources.

General Contact Information

c/o Division of Water Resources
901 South Stewart St.
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Phone: (775) 684-2800
Fax: (775) 684-2811

Legal Counsel

Bryan Stockton, Deputy Attorney General
Attorney General's Office
100 North Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Phone: (775) 684-1228
Fax: (775) 684-1108

Well Driller Advisory Board Members and Term Expiration

Fred B. Allen III
Las Vegas, Nevada; October 1, 2012

Gary Layne Harris
Spring Creek, Nevada; October 1, 2013

Roger M. Thrall
Sparks, Nevada; October 1, 2012

Alternate Board Members

Daniel Kohlman
Elko, Nevada; October 1, 2012

Harlan (Andy) Andresen
Reno, Nevada; October 1, 2012

Program Manager

Thomas K. Gallagher, P.E.
Section Chief, Adjudications and Drilling Regulation
Division of Water Resources
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 2002
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Phone: (775) 684-2847
Fax: (775) 684-2810