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Second Quarter 2015

www.njgwa.org

President’s MessageIn This Issue...

President’s Message . . . . 1

Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

National News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

NJGWA Meeting Minutes . . . . . . . . 5

Thank You to our Sponsors . . . . . . . 10

“Let’s keep New Jersey’s most precious resource safe:New Jersey

Ground Water.”

PAUL V. QUIRK, [email protected]

Amtech Insurance Brokers, Inc.

8 Stanley CircleLatham, New York 12110www.amtechins.com

Ph: (518) 783-8801FAX: (518) 783-0345

Toll Free: (800) 543-2315

Hello everyone,

I hope you all are well!

It finally looks like winter is loosening its grip on us .

For everyone who worked outside this past winter, Great Job!

The association is in full gear, we have some new board members, and some internal position changes that I believe are good moves for the NJGWA

I want to thank everyone for stepping up to the plate .

I also want to take a minute to thank all the past officers, directors, and committee members for all there assistance in keeping the NJGWA moving forward .

These men, and woman are the backbone of the association . I feel personally obligated to them for all their charitable work .

We should not have to rely on the same people all the time . This is a large industry, and there are many benefits to joining the NJGWA

I try to make it a priority each newsletter to ask for people to join up, take a position on the board, and get more involved .

Feel free to give me a call for more info

973-580-5432

As we move full force through the second

quarter of 2015, I wish you all the best! And hope to see you all at the next board meeting .

Remember to visit our web site www.njgwa.org for more info on upcoming events

NJGWA-President JOSEPH F. NERI SR . Owner/President Allstar Drilling&Probing [email protected]

NJGWA2015 Meeting Dates

Quarterly MeetingsThird Tuesday of March 3/17Third Tuesday of May 5/19Third Tuesday of September 9/15Third Tuesday of November 11/17

Directors Meetings Second Tuesday of February 2/10Second Tuesday of April 4/14Second Tuesday of August 8/11Second Tuesday of October 10/13

One Month Prior To Regular Meeting Dates:

Visit us on the Web: www.njgwa.org2 Second Quarter 2015

OfficersPresident

Joe Neri Allstar Drilling & Probing jneri@allstardrillingandprobing .com

Vice President John Robbins Robbins Water Service john@robbinswaterservice .com

Treasure Tom Hanley SGS thomas .hanley@sgs .com

Secretary Dermot Dillon Summit Drilling Dermot@summitdrilling .com

Membership Barbara Mortillite barbemor@gmail .com

Board of DirectorsRon Barber Summit Drilling

Ron@summitdrilling .comJerry Zambardi Allstar Drilling & Probing

jzambardi@allstardrillingandprobing .comPaul Quirk AmTech Insurance Co

Pquirk@amtechins .comJeff Winkowski WB Drilling

WBDrillingJeff@verizon .netDenis Crayon Summit Drilling

DCrayon@summitdrilling .comImmediate Past President

Gary Poppe chiefdriller@aol .com

Newsletter CommitteeEditor In Chief

George Strycker Yorgey Supply, NJ gstrycker@gmail .com

National Scene Denis Crayon Summit Drilling Dcrayon@summitdrilling .com

Legislative News Art Becker Drilling and Safety Consultants LLC arttvr@aol .com

Advertisments Barbara Mortillite info@njgwa .org

Lobbyist Paul Bent p .bent@comcast .net

The New Jersey Ground Water Association newsletter is published quarterly. Deadline for copy and advertising is February 15, April 15, August 15, and October 15, 2015.

Please contact George Strycker for article submission at 732-423-0521 or e-mail [email protected]. For information on placing an advertisement,

please contact Barbara Mortillite at e-mail [email protected]

-FMCSA Administrator Ferro: ELD Rule in September

-CVSA Annual Roadcheck Event Set for June 2-4

-NGWA Files Comments on Tax Reform to Senate Finance Working Groups

-EPA Hosts Public Meeting on Lead Pipes, Solder, Flux in Preparation for Potential Regulations

Ferro: ELD Rule Soon

FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro told a group of motor carrier enforcement officials April 23 that a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking on electronic logging devices (ELDs) should be out by September .

Speaking at a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Meeting in Louisville, Ferro said the proposal will address (1) minimum performance standards for ELDs; (2) mandatory requirements for use of the devices by drivers required to prepare handwritten records of duty status; (3) requirements concerning HOS supporting documents; and (4) measures to ensure that the mandatory use of ELDs will not result in harassment of drivers by motor carriers and enforcement officials .

FMCSA issued a final rule regarding ELDs (then referred to as Electronic On-Board Recorders or EOBRs) in 2010 but it was subsequently vacated by a federal court of appeals and remanded to the agency .The court said FMCSA had failed to comply with a statutory requirement to ensure the devices are not used to “harass” drivers .

TNGWA / NJGWA National News 2Q/2015:

On the National FrontSubmitted by Denis Crayon, CHST Summit Drilling Co. Inc.

New Jersey Ground Water Association

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CVSA Annual Roadcheck Event Set for June 2-4

The 28th annual Roadcheck for North American truck and bus safety inspection will run June 2-4 this year, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance .

Cargo securement will be the issue that gets emphasized in the United States, Canada and Mexico, CVSA said in an April 13 statement . Securement refers both to loads on flatbed trailers and the contents of dry and refrigerated vans .

CVSA represents truck and bus inspectors working for federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in the three countries . The alliance said it expects 10,000 inspectors to take part in the event this year .

Last year, Roadcheck inspectors examined nearly 73,500 trucks and buses during a similar three-day span .

In recent years the event has had a kickoff at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland . This year the formal opening will probably be on the West Coast, CVSA Executive Director Stephen Keppler said .

Last year’s special emphasis was hazardous materials, or dangerous goods as they are called in Canada .

The primary approach for inspectors is the Level 1 inspection . CVSA described that as a 37-step procedure that looks at drivers and their vehicles .

NGWA Files Comments on Tax Reform to Senate Finance Working Groups

As the Senate Finance Committee continues work on preparing discussion drafts for comprehensive tax reform, NGWA submitted comments to the working groups . With a focus on geothermal heat pump (GHP) markets, NGWA’s comments highlighted the importance of continuing residential and commercial tax incentives, in addition to support for five-year

accelerated depreciation and a tax credit for the construction of energy efficient buildings . NGWA argued that the tax incentives play an important role in stimulating the adoption of important renewable technologies like GHPs, whose high initial cost can hinder usage .

NGWA/NJGWA Impact: Tax reform has the potential to impact markets for GHPs by extending or making permanent important tax credits for energy efficiency technologies . Although the Senate is the only chamber working on tax reform so far in 2015, NGWA remains active in ensuring Congress is aware of the need to extend the tax provisions beyond 2016 .

EPA Hosts Public Meeting on Lead Pipes, Solder, Flux in Preparation for Potential Regulations

The U .S . EPA hosted a public meeting on April 14 to hear comments on potential revisions to regulations implementing Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act concerning the prohibition of lead pipes, solder, and flux . The regulations are part of the Safe Drinking Water Act, and include amendments made through the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act of 2011 and the Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 . EPA representatives discussed potential changes to labeling and compliance for products sold as lead-free and heard from industry, trade groups, and non-profits in attendance . If EPA decides to proceed with new regulations, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would not be issued until 2016 .

NGWA/NJGWA Impact: NGWA will monitor the development of the issue, in the event EPA does decide to initiate a rulemaking . A rulemaking could result in new standards or labeling requirements for those who install or manufacture pumps or well system components .

Submitted by Denis Crayon, CHST Summit Drilling Co. Inc.


Local Contacts:

Dennis Duty (540) 729.0483

Baroid Industrial Drilling ProductsProduct Service Line, Halliburton

P.O. Box 1675, Houston, TX 77251(877) 379.7412 or (281) 871.4613

www.baroididp.com© 2015 Halliburton. All Rights Reserved.

The Sign of Service.The Symbol of Quality.The Sign of Service.The Symbol of Quality.

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NJGWA General Membership MeetingMastori’s Bordentown NJ3/17/15

Meeting called to order 7:03pm30 people present

President Joe Neri Welcome Discuss and Distributed NJGWA Bumper and Hard Hat Stickers Display them proudly as members of the associationSecretary’s Report D DillonBoard of Directors meeting notes read (no further discussion) approved as read Motion Ron Barber, 2nd Denis CrayonTreasurers Report T HanleyTom Hanley, assuming the role as Treasurer, read the account balances as forwarded by Carol Graff for the Assoc . accounts as of March 1, 2015 . Approved as presented Motion D Dillon, 2nd J Neri Old Business Review of Holiday party: Discussed goods and bads of party . President Joe asked for show of hands that would like it to be back in AC (20+ in favor)Paul Bent Discussed upcoming changes to workers rights . ie: background checks, paid sick leave amongst others DEP employee turnover Replacements being made in Water Supply for people leaving LSRP info Discussion of site remediation cases that are being worked on and what have been filed for in 2015 .

National Scene Denis Crayon NGWA Convention - 2015 in Las Vegas - 2016 in Vegas as well . Talk of having a dual show with the Irrigation Association, and in 2017 Convention to be held in NashvilleNJ Well Drillers Advisory Board Art Becker NJDEP is up to date on all submitted well records Preparing to start going back after old records that have not been submitted There is a step up in enforcement at the NJDEP for blatant violators of the law NJDEP is making random spot checks of Licenses and Permits at drill sites . Driller must have a copy of their license and the permit with them on site at all times .Guest Speaker Zane Poppell, Cody Chemical Chemical treatment of wells for rehabilitation . Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm

Respectfully submittedDermot Dillon, Secretary NJGWA


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2015 CALENDAR DATE DAY EVENT

May 19 . . . . . .Tue . . . . . . .Quarterly Meeting (Third Tuesday)

May 21 . . . . . Thu . . . . . . State Well Drillers and Pump Installers Examining and Advisory Board

June 10 . . . . . Wed . . . . . . 9:00 AM - Well Driller and Pump Installer Examination* (May 15 application deadline)

July 23 . . . . . Thu . . . . . . State Well Drillers and Pump Installers Examining and Advisory Board

August 11 . . . . . .Tue . . . . . . .Board Meeting (Second Tuesday)

September 15 . . . . . .Tue . . . . . . .Quarterly Meeting (Third Tuesday)

September 17 . . . . . Thu . . . . . . State Well Drillers and Pump Installers Examining and Advisory Board

October 7 . . . . . Wed . . . . . . 9:00 AM - Well Driller and Pump Installer Examination* (Sept. 1 application deadline)

October 13 . . . . . .Tue . . . . . . .Board Meeting (Second Tuesday)

November 17 . . . . . .Tue . . . . . . .Quarterly Meeting (Third Tuesday)

November 24 . . . . . Thu . . . . . . State Well Drillers and Pump Installers Examining and Advisory Board

December 9 . . . . . Wed . . . . . . 9:00 AM - Well Driller and Pump Installer Examination* (Nov. 15 application deadline)

*Well Driller and Pump Installer Examinations - for Journeyman B, Journeyman, Master, Pump Installer, Monitoring, Soil Borer and Dewatering - Location: Rutgers EcoComplex in Bordentown, NJ

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Powassan (POW) virus is transmitted to humans by infected ticks. Approximately 60 cases of POW virus disease were reported in the United States over the past 10 years . Most cases have occurred in the Northeast and Great Lakes region . Signs and symptoms of infection can include fever, headache, vomiting, weakness, confusion, seizures, and memory loss . Long-term neurologic problems may occur . There is no specific treatment, but people with severe POW virus illnesses often need to be hospitalized to receive respiratory support, intravenous fluids, or medications to reduce swelling in the brain .

You can reduce your risk of being infected with POW virus by using tick repellents, wearing long sleeves and pants, avoiding bushy and wooded

areas, and doing thorough tick checks after spending time outdoors . If you think you or a family member may have POW virus disease, it is important to consult your healthcare provider .

At a minimum, please provide employees guidance to:

check each other/check themselves•

use insect sprays as directed•

wear bright-colored clothing that •will allow for sight identification

tucking of clothing to prevent ticks •from making skin contact

seek medical attention when •necessary

Thank you and stay safe,

Together we can build our safety culture,Denis

Untreatable Tick-Borne Virus Found in Connecticut (Powassan Virus)

From the CDC, February 9, 2015, Submitted by Denis Crayon

An untreatable, and sometimes fatal tick-borne disease is turning up in parts of southern Connecticut, according to one expert.

Dr . Theodore Andreadis, head of The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, told WCBS 880 that the Powassan virus has symptoms similar to those of Lyme disease, including headache, nausea and fever .

Once contracted, there is no treatment for the virus, and the disease can often be fatal, Andreadis said . While there have been no reported human cases in the areas, Andreadis said that people who venture into wooded areas may encounter deer carrying ticks .

“These ticks will transmit this virus when they feed within a matter of hours, whereas with Lyme disease, for example, ticks generally have to feed up to two days before they’re capable of transmitting it,” Andreadis told WCBS 880 .

The virus can often be symptomless before often infecting the nervous system and causing encephalitis and meningitis . Survivors can develop neurological symptoms such as muscle wasting and memory problems, according to the U .S . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

Published April 09, 2015

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The JUBILEE is dedicated to the following purposes:

To deal with trade and promotion of the business of water well drilling, the installation of groundwater systems, and related ground water activities, particularly in the South Atlantic area of the United States; and, to produce a trade show for those interested in the water well drilling and ground water related industries;

To provide educational programs designed to improve the professionalism, technical expertise and image of the industry;

To cooperate with manufacturers, suppliers, drillers and installers of related ground water systems and their associates in the industry, including particularly state ground water and water well associations located in the South Atlantic region, in all lawful matters of common interest;

To act as a trade association for the industry in the South Atlantic region, in cooperation with state water well associations, and to perform services which can better be performed as a group than separately; and,

To perform any other lawful acts to help those in the ground water industries to serve the public and promote expansion of the industry .

South Atlantic Jubilee 1955-2014

“It will be a Jubilee.” These words were spoken by Russell O . Heater of Raleigh, NC, as he announced his concept for the

event now known throughout the well drilling industry as the South Atlantic Well Drillers JUBILEE . Under Heater’s leadership, the first JUBILEE was held in 1955 at Carolina Beach, NC . For years, Heater’s vision of a drilling industry event, emphasizing both business and family relationships, has prevailed . The JUBILEE was, and still is, the industry’s premier conference and trade show and a “family affair .”

“More than any other trade show in the water well industry, the JUBILEE is a people oriented event. Its founders started it to inform, educate, and entertain contractors and their families. In subsequent years hundreds have worked hard for the JUBILEE and thousands more have participated in it. Every one of these people should be recognized for contributing to the JUBILEE’S success.” (Kenneth R . Swanson, History of the South Atlantic Well Drillers JUBILEE)

The South Atlantic JUBILEE Celebrating 60 Years of Family, Fun and Industry

July 25-27, 2015Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, SC

The South Atlantic JUBILEE is the greatest family affair in our industry. From its inception in 1955, the JUBILEE was oriented toward family activities. It continues the legacy of a fun, family event that offers quality continuing

education and showcases new technology for professionals in the water well and groundwater related industries.

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December 15-17, 2015 Las Vegas, Nexada

Gold Sponsors $400.00Aquaflow Pump & Supply, Co .

Allstar DrillingSummit Drilling Co ., Inc .

Yorgey Supply, NJGoulds Water Technology

Franklin ElectricFlowmatic Valves

Pentair Water

Silver Sponsors $200.00Drillers Services, Inc .

Preferred PumpKing George Enterprise

CETCO

Support The Companies That Support Your Association

New Jersey Ground Water Association2015 Holiday Party Sponsors

New Jersey Ground Water Association


NJGWA, c/o Barbara Mortillite14 North Mt Airy AveEgg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234

Quarterly Meeting May 19, 2015

Mastori’s Restaurant & Diner Rt . 206 & 130, Bordentown, NJ

6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. Dinner

Guest Speaker: Mike Schumacher,

DEP Topic: “Geo-web and E-permitting”

R.S.V.P. Yorgey Supply, NJ 609-801-0771

Please Support the Associate Members that Support our AssociationCompany Contacts ProductAmtech Insurnace Brokers Inc. Paul Quirk InsuranceAquaflow-Pumps, Inc. Tim Walsh Well & Pump SuppliesBaker Water Systems CIndy Gaugler Well Screens, Casings, Water System ProductsBAROID Industrial Drilling Products Dennis Duty Quik-Trol Gold, Aqua-Clear AE & MGA, EZ-Mud GoldBlake Equipment Marty Theys Goulds, Franklin, & BaroidCETCO Darlene Tokarsky Super Gel-X, CETCO Grout, Pure Gold Medium Chips.Duff Company John Errington Well & Pump SuppliesECT Manufacturing, Inc. Ken Dinicola Sampling & Measuring ProductsFranklin Electric Co Jim Hartmann Submersible Motors & Controls, Submersible & Centrifugal Pumps, VFD Controllers & Motor StartersGEFCO, Inc. Rocky Milano Portable Drilling Rigs & Mud Systems.Goulds Water Technology Joe Daley Pumps, Submersible Pumps, Motors & controlsMartin Products Inc. Glenn Martin Monitoring Well Manholes, Expander plugs, Steel VaultsMorris Industries George Berry Well & Pump SuppliesNH Yates & Co John Clendenning Shark Bites, Water Group Filtration, Red White ValvesNortheast Drill Supply Gerald Parker, Jr. Reichdrill Water Well Drill RigsNUMA Ted Foust DTH Hammers, DTH Drill Bits, DTH Overburden SystemsPentair Water William Beyer Water Well pumps & VFD’sPreferred Pump/SFShaffer Charlie Conyers Well & Pump SuppliesProbe Support Services Mike Biegel Geoprobe Rentals, Grout Pump RentalsSoil Mechanics Drilling Corp. Drilling ContractorSonic Samp Drill Jay Boland MRS XL MAX (50k Sonic), CRS XL MAX (30k Sonic), SRS ML (20K Sonic)USExploration Bill Knorr Hollow Stem Augers, Aardvark Brand Inflatable Packers and Locking Well VaultsWellTech Products, Inc. Kris Bickford Steel Locking Vaults & Above Ground Well ProtectorsYorgey Supply, NJ George Strycker Well & Pump Supplies

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