well drilling application; location; GPS.

SB 1381 requires well drillers in Arizona to include precise GPS coordinates for proposed well locations in their application forms. This change directly affects individuals or companies seeking to drill new wells or deepen existing ones, particularly for geophysical, mineralogical, or geotechnical data. The bill amends existing law to add GPS coordinates as a mandatory field in the "notice of intention to drill" form, alongside other details like well depth and owner information. This update aims to improve location accuracy for groundwater management without altering other application requirements or fees.