Wyoming Administrative Code

Chapter 11 Safety Procedures for Boilers, Air Compressors and Pressure Vessels Section 1. Boiler and Pressure Vessels. (a) Boiler and pressure vessels shall be constructed in accordance with industry best practices and good engineering practices. For reference, please refer to th…

Chapter 12 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gas Section 1. Oil and gas well drilling and servicing operations involving H2S. Drilling and servicing of wells that are suspected or known to contain H2S shall be as prescribed in the American Petroleum Institute (API) RP 49 (2013) Recommended …

Chapter 13 Acidizing, Fracturing, Hot Oil and Cementing Operations Section 1. General. (a) During acidizing, fracturing, cementing and hot oil operations, all lines connected from the pumping equipment to the Christmas tree or wellhead shall have a check valve installed as near t…

Chapter 14 Hot Work, Welding and Flame Cutting Operations Section 1. General. (a) The employer shall comply with 29 CFR § 1910 Subpart Q, Welding, Cutting and Brazing as adopted in rule by the Department of Workforce Services, Wyoming OSHA Commission, found at https://www.osha.go…

Chapter 15 Guylines and Anchors Section 1. General. (a) All guylines and anchors shall be installed, used and maintained per the manufacturer's recommendations and specifications. (b) Industry best practices, as described in API RP 4G (2019), Operation, Inspection, Maintenance, a…

Chapter 16 Mud Logging Section 1. Mud logging. Employers carrying out mud logging operations shall comply with manufacturer's specifications and recommendations for equipment, instruments and tools, including installation, location hazard area classification, use, and maintenance…

Chapter 17 Drill Stem Testing Section 1. General Requirements. (a) All employers involved in drill stem testing shall establish clear responsibilities for the test and ensure all involved personnel understand their duties. In addition, all contractors shall be present to ensure t…

Chapter 18 Conductor Wireline Services Section 1. Wireline Unit. (a) Vehicle-mounted wireline units shall be chocked and/or spaded to prevent unintended movement of the unit toward the wellbore. If chocks are used, there shall be a minimum of two (2). (b) Skid-mounted wireline un…

Chapter 19 Acquisition of Referenced Standards Section 1. Standards Producing Organizations. The National Consensus Standards defined in Chapter 1 of these rules and regulations may be obtained from the organizations listed below: (a) American National Standards Institute (ANSI),…

Chapter 2 Safety and Health Management Section 1. General. (a) Each well operator, employer, contractor and subcontractor shall be charged with the responsibilities and duties as required by the Act, the rules and regulations for 29 CFR § 1910 (General Industry) and the rules and…

Chapter 3 Well Operators Section 1. Responsibilities (a) The well operator shall provide the overall and specific well prognosis, drilling plans, and contingency plan(s) or well control plan(s) to the relevant drilling, servicing, and special servicing employer(s) that are necess…

Chapter 4 Health and Safety Training Section 1. Employee Safety Training and Education. Employee training must be in compliance with recommended standards and manufacturers' requirements for all programs, procedures, and safety hazards.

Chapter 5 First Aid and Emergency Actions Section 1. First Aid & Medical Attention. (a) The employer shall comply with 29 CFR § 1926.50(a) through 1926.50(g) of Subpart D, Medical Services and First Aid as adopted in rule by the Department of Workforce Services, Wyoming OSHA Comm…

Chapter 6 Personal Protective Equipment Section 1. Personal Protective Equipment General Requirements. (a) Where it is not feasible to eliminate or control a safety or health hazard in the workplace within safe limits at a work location, and the use of Personal Protective Equipme…

Chapter 7 Safeguards Section 1. General. (Reserved) Section 2. Accident Prevention Signs and Tags. The employer shall comply with 29 CFR § 1910.145(a) through 1910.145(f)(9) of Subpart J, General Environment Controls as adopted in rule by the Department of Workforce Services, Wyo…

Chapter 8 Well Control Operations and Blowout Protection Equipment Section 1. Well Control. Well control shall be maintained as needed for the type of operation pursuant to the American Petroleum Institute (API) RP 49 (2013) for Well Control Operations as it applies to their oper…

Chapter 9 Walking-Working Surfaces Section 1. General. The employer shall comply with 29 CFR § 1910.22(a) through 1910.22(d)(3) of Subpart D, Walking-Working Surfaces as adopted in rule by the Department of Workforce Services, Wyoming OSHA Commission, found at: https://www.osha.g…

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Authority. The Board is authorized under the NPA and the WAPA to promulgate rules and regulations related to the licensure and discipline of nurses and nursing assistants and regulation of the practice of nursing in Wyoming. Section 2. Stat…

CHAPTER 2 LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Section 1. Statement of Authority. (a) The Board promulgates these rules according to its authority under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 33-21-122(b), -122(c)(viii), (x), and (xxiv). Section 2. Definitions. (a) "Active nursing practice" means eng…

CHAPTER 2 LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Section 1. Statement of Authority. (a) The Board promulgates these rules according to its authority under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 33-21-122(b), -122(c)(viii), (x), and (xxiv). Section 2. Definitions. (a) "Active nursing practice" means eng…

CHAPTER 3 SCOPE AND STANDARDS OF NURSING PRACTICE AND CNA ROLE Section 1. Statement of Purpose. These Board Rules are adopted to implement the Board's authority to: (a) Regulate the scope and practice of nursing for APRN, RN, LPN, and the role of the CNA; (b) Provide standards of…

CHAPTER 5 Fees Section 1. Authority. The Board promulgates these rules according to their authority under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 33-21-122(c)(xxi). Section 2. Adoption of Uniform Rules. The Board hereby incorporates by reference the following uniform rules: (a) Chapter 2 - Uniform Pro…

CHAPTER 6 Standards For Nursing Education Programs Section 1. Statement of Purpose. These Board Rules are adopted to implement the Board's authority to: (a) Provide criteria and procedures for the development, evaluation, approval, and improvement of new and established programs;…

CHAPTER 8 Procedure for Application, Licensure, and Disciplinary Matters Section 1. Statement of Authority. The Board promulgates these rules according to its authority under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 33-21-122(b), -122(c)(viii), (x), and (xxiv). Section 2. Definitions. (a) "Abandon" mea…

WOGCC Rules CHAPTER 1 AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS Section 1. Authority. Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 30-5-101 through 30-5-127, and Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 30-5-401 through 30-5-410. Section 2. Definitions. (a) Aquifer shall mean a geological formation, group of formations, or part of a formation…

CHAPTER 2 GENERAL RULES Section 1. Effective Scope of Rules and Regulations. (a) All rules and regulations of a general nature herein promulgated to prevent waste and to conserve oil and gas in the state of Wyoming shall be effective throughout the state of Wyoming and be in forc…

WOGCC Rules CHAPTER 3 OPERATIONAL RULES, DRILLING RULES Section 1. Notices: General and Emergency. (a) A written notice of intent to do work on an Application for Permit to Drill (APD, Form 1) and a drilling and completion plan (Chapter 3, Section 8(c)), or on a Sundry Notice (Fo…

CHAPTER 4 ENVIRONMENTAL RULES, INCLUDING UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAM RULES FOR ENHANCED RECOVERY AND DISPOSAL PROJECTS Section 1. Pollution and Surface Damage (Forms 14A and 14B). (a) These rules are intended to protect human health and the environment by avoiding conta…

WOGCC Rules CHAPTER 5 RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE BEFORE THE WYOMING OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION Section 1. Adoption of Rules. (a) Sections 1 through 27 of this chapter shall be known and designated as the "Rules of Practice and Procedure" before the Wyoming Oil and G…

CHAPTER 6 PROCEDURES, FEES, COSTS AND CHARGES FOR INSPECTING, COPYING AND PRODUCING PUBLIC RECORDS Section 1.Authority. The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is required under W.S. 16-3-103(j)(ii) to adopt the Department of Administration and Information's uniform rules…

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Authority. These Board Rules are adopted to implement the Board's authority under the Act as it relates to the licensure and discipline of an optometrist and regulation of the practice of optometry in Wyoming. Section 2. Definitions. (a) "A…

CHAPTER 10 PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINE MATTERS Section 1. Authority. The Board promulgates these rules according to authority granted by Wyoming Statute 33-23-110 and 16-3-103(j)(i). Section 2. The Board may take disciplinary action for the following: (a) Licensee viol…

CHAPTER 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE Section 1. Authority. The Board is authorized under Wyoming Statute 33-23-109(a) and -116 to promulgate rules and regulations related to the application, licensure, and renewal procedures to practice optometry in Wyoming. Section 2. Applicatio…

CHAPTER 3 RENEWAL AND RELICENSURE Section 1. Authority. The Board is authorized under Wyoming Statute 33-23-109(a) and -116 to promulgate rules and regulations related to the application, licensure, and renewal procedures to practice optometry in Wyoming. Section 2. Annual Licens…

CHAPTER 4 FEES Section 1. Authority. The Board is authorized under Wyoming Statutes 33-23-109(d), 33-23-116, and 16-3-113(j) to promulgate rules and regulations related to the establishment of fees for the standard examination, initial license and the annual renewal of licenses. …

CHAPTER 5 STANDARDS OF PRACTICE Section 1. Authority. The Board is authorized under Wyoming Statute 33-23-116 to promulgate rules and regulations related to the standards of optometry practice in Wyoming. Section 2. Practice of Optometry. (a) The practice of optometry occurs wher…

CHAPTER 7 GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE Section 1. Authority. The Board is authorized under Wyoming Statute 33‑23‑110, ‑116, and the WAPA to promulgate rules and regulations related to the discipline of optometrists in Wyoming. Section 2. Grounds for Disciplinary Action. The Board may t…

CHAPTER 9 PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATIONS Section 1. Authority. The Board promulgates these rules according to authority granted by Wyoming Statute 33-23-110 and 16-3-103(j)(i). Section 2. Application Review. (a) Assigning Application Review Committee (ARC). (i) Board st…

CHAPTER 1 DEFINITIONS Section 1. Authority. These rules are promulgated pursuant to Wyoming Statutes 21-16-1901 through 21-16-1907, 21- 18-201 through 21-18-226 and 21-18-402. Section 2. Definitions - Community College Commission. (a) "Academic year" means a period of time that b…

21-18-101 CHAPTER 2 COMMISSION OPERATIONS Section 1. Authority. The State Commission is created by W.S. 21-18-201 and derives its authority from W.S. 21-18-202 through 21-18-226. Section 2. Purpose. This chapter governs the Commission's structure and procedures. Section 3. Commis…

CHAPTER 3 GENERAL FUNCTIONS Section 1. Authority. Wyoming Statute 21-18-202(a) and 21-18-202(h). Section 2. Purpose. This chapter defines the Commission's general functions. Section 3. Advocating Community College Education. (a) The Commission shall be the primary voice for matte…

21-18-101 CHAPTER 4 COORDINATION FUNCTIONS Section 1. Authority. Wyoming Statutes 21-18-105 and 21-18-202. Section 2. Purpose. This chapter defines the Commission's coordination functions. Section 3. Coordinating Data Submission to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Syst…

CHAPTER 5 ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS Section 1. Authority. These rules are promulgated pursuant to Wyoming Statute 21-16-1901 through 21-16-1907, 21- 18-202(c), (d) and (h), 21-18-203(a), 21-18-205(b), (c) and (e), 21-18-225, 21-18-226, and 21- 18-403 through 21-18-406. Section 2. …

21-18-101 CHAPTER 6 APPROVAL FUNCTIONS Section 1. Authority. These rules are promulgated pursuant to W.S. 21-18-202(d), W.S 21-18-202(c)(viii), W.S. 21-18-310, W.S. 21-18-312, and W.S. 21-18-407(b)(ii). Section 2. Approving New Certificate and Associates Degree Programs. (a) The …

21-18-101 CHAPTER 7 REVIEW AND REPORT FUNCTIONS Section 1. Authority. Wyoming Statute 21-18-202(e)(v)(A) and 21-18-225. Section 2. Purpose. This chapter defines the Commission's review and report functions. Section 3. Reporting Accreditation Studies. (a)Each community college sha…

CHAPTER 8 IMPLEMENTING FUNCTIONS Section 1. Authority. Wyoming Statute 21-18-202(c), (e), (f), (g), and (h). Section 2. Purpose. This chapter defines the Commission's implementing functions. Section 3. Establishing Reasonable Data Submission Timelines. (a)The Commission shall est…

Chapter 1 General Provisions Section 1. Authority. The Board is authorized under the Act and the WAPA to promulgate rules and regulations related to the licensure and discipline of speech-language pathologists and audiologists and regulation of the practice of speech-language pat…