West Virginia Code § 22-21-12

Review of application; issuance of permit in the absence of objections;
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copy of permits to county assessor.
The chief shall review each application for a permit and shall determine whether or not a
permit shall be issued.
No permit shall be issued less than fifteen days after the filing date of the application for any
well work except plugging or replugging; and no permit for plugging or replugging shall be
issued less than five days after the filing date of the application except a permit for plugging
or replugging a dry hole: Provided, That if the applicant certifies that all persons entitled to
notice of the application under the provisions of this article haveu been served in person or by
certified mail, return receipt requested, with a copy of the permit application, including the
erosion and sediment control plan, if required, and the plat rtequired by section six of this
article, and further files written statements of no objection by all such persons, the chief may
issue the permit at any time.
The chief may cause such inspections to be made olf the proposed location as to assure
adequate review of the application. The permist shall not be issued, or shall be conditioned,
including conditions with respect to the location of the well and access roads, prior to
issuance if the chief determines that:
(1) The proposed well work will constitute a hazard to the safety of persons; or
(2) The plan for soil erosion and sediment control is not adequate or effective; or
(3) Damage would occur to publicly owned lands or resources; or
(4) The proposed we ll work fails to protect fresh water sources or supplies. Upon the
issuance of anVy permit pursuant to the provisions of this article, the chief shall transmit a
copy of such permit to the office of the assessor for the county in which the well is located.

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