This form is for individuals/businesses interested in applying for a new Well Contractor Licence, which is required by anyone engaging in the business of well construction, and expires on March 31 each year following the year of issue. Ontario Regulation 903 under the Ontario Water Resources Act prescribes the licensing requirements and outlines the roles and responsibilities for individuals/businesses and activities associated with wells.
Subsection 50(2) of the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 lists certain special provisions that may be included in a power of attorney for personal care, but only if the person granting the power of attorney completes this form within 30 days of granting the power of attorney.
A well licence issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is required to drill, operate, deepen, alter or enter a well, or engage in any activity on or in a well. A complete Application for a Well Licence form must be submitted for review by the ministry, and the Minister may grant a licence.
A complete submission includes the following depending on the purpose for the licence:
New drill
- Application for a Well Licence
- Location plan
- Drilling program
- Application fee
Existing well
- Application for a Well Licence
- Well Location sketch
- Drilling program, if well is to be deepened or re-entered
- Application fee
Plugging
- Application for a Well Licence
- Well Location sketch
- Application fee
This form must be used by a person listed in s. 17(1) of the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 to apply to replace the Public Guardian and Trustee as an incapable person's statutory guardian of property. The person must also submit a Management Plan (Form 2).
