Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

The quarterly meeting covered the approval of previous meeting minutes dated August 6th, 2025. Key business items included the adoption of permanent regulations regarding the licensing procedure, specifically introducing a reciprocity program. The majority of the session was dedicated to conducting statewide well driller oral examinations for multiple applicants, which required closing and reopening the meeting during each examination segment to comply with Open Meeting Law. Recommendations for licenses varied, including limited licenses for production wells only, limited licenses with specific exclusions (e.g., monitor wells), or recommendations for denial/retesting based on applicant performance.

The board meeting involved several key activities. Chad Walling provided an update regarding newly hired staff and discussed the timeline for receiving a codified version of the 2020 Well Drilling Regulations. The agenda included oral interviews for applicants seeking a Well Driller's License, specifically for Eduardo Isidro Velasco-Reyna and Richard White. Following each interview, the Board unanimously recommended approval of their respective Nevada Water Well Driller licenses to the State Engineer. Time was allocated for public comment, but no comments were provided during those sessions.

The meeting agenda includes a call to order, introduction, and a period for public comment. Key discussion items involve the approval of the January 2025 meeting minutes. The primary focus is on possible action regarding board business and administering interviews for Well Driller's License applicants, which includes grading examinations and providing recommendations to the State Engineer. A final segment is allocated for public comment before adjournment.

The agenda for this meeting includes general items such as a call to order, introductions, and public comment sessions. Key discussion and possible action items involve the approval of minutes from the March 2024 meeting, general board business, and the administration, grading, and recommendation of results for applicants seeking a Well Driller's License pursuant to NRS 534.140 and 534.150. Specific interviews are scheduled for four named applicants.

The board meeting addressed several key items, including an update from the Nevada Division of Water Resources regarding changes to the renewal system, possible Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and staff changes. The primary actions involved conducting oral interviews and subsequently recommending to the State Engineer the approval of Nevada Water Well Driller licenses for two applicants: Zebulon Flynn and Logan Smith. There were no public comments presented during the designated periods.