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July 3, 2007
It is time once
again for the NMGWA to request the Government Affairs Contribution
from members of our industry and those who have an interest in the
ground water industry. With hard work and perseverance the NMGWA
was able to hold back a number of bills that could have had
far-reaching affects on the ground water industry. It is more
important now than ever that we continue to fight.
With the 2006
Government Affairs Contributions, the NMGWA was able to:
1. Retain an Attorney to research
the authority of CID to limit a well drillers’ ability to install
pumps (including solar equipment). The research indicated that pump
installations by a licensed well driller may already be covered by
state statutes. Correspondence has been forwarded to the OSE and
CID for further clarification. This issue will continue to be
pursued and the membership will be updated as information becomes
available.
2. Retain an Attorney to research
requirements for drill rig and support equipment registration. As
we are all aware this issue is anything but clear cut. The Attorney
has provided the Board of Directors with an 11 page memo outlining
her findings, which the board is currently reviewing for discussion
at the July Board Meeting. After that, information will be
condensed and provided to the members so that each one can make a
decision for themselves based on the findings.
3. Initiate proceedings for Pump
Installer Regulations. It is becoming more obvious that this is an
area that we must address. It could come to a point where a pump
installer will be required to be a licensed electrician and plumber
in order to do any installations. This would be detrimental to our
industry as a whole and is something that we must fight to
circumvent.
4. Retain our Lobbyist for a full
one year contract. Work during the session as well as the interim
is extremely important in order to stay on top of the issues that
keep cropping up that could threaten our industry. Many of you have
heard of the untimely death of our lobbyist Chris Jaramillo, the
Board of Directors is working to find a replacement as quickly as
possible and will be working to stay on top of these important
issues until a new lobbyist is in place.
The Government
Affairs Contribution in addition to the Picnic Auction and the
Calcutta Dinner, enables the NMGWA to continue to work hard for the
ground water industry in New Mexico. Any contribution you can make
is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Board of Directors
NMGWA
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2007 GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
CONTRIBUTION
___________$300.00 Contribution
____Other Amount: $__________
Name:____________________________________
Address:__________________________________
City:__________________ST:________Zip______
Phone:______________E-Mail:________________
Please Return to:
NMGWA / P.O. Box 1556 / Bernalillo, NM 87004
Thank You for Your Support!
The NMGWA is a 501(C)6 Non-Profit Organization with Polictical
Expenditures,
as such dues and contributions are not tax deductible. |
