The stricken language below is opposed. This proposed section of regulation eliminates the pouring of grout in wells that calls for a 20ft or less grout depth.

This will cause an unnecessary increase in well construction cost to the citizens of Virginia. VDH has approved specific Grouting materials that are designed to be installed by gravity pour through air and water columns. 

I am requesting the stricken language below be returned to the regulation

a. Placement using a grout pump or tremie pipe from the bottom of the annular space upward in one operation until the annular space is filled, whenever the grouting depth exceeds 20 feet. Pouring of grout is acceptable for drilled wells whenever grouting depth does not exceed 20 feet.