40474 1 Final - Montcalm County - well plugging.xlsx
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This is a Wage Decision Conformance letter from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division to the Michigan Department of Environmental Great Lakes, and Energy regarding prevailing wage rates for the New Haven Section 5-10 & Plank 1-1 Project in Montcalm County, Michigan. The letter addresses proposed classifications and hourly wage rates for workers performing well plugging and related oil and gas extraction activities on the project. The conformance decision applies specifically to work being completed in Montcalm County for the Plank 1-1 well location under wage determination MI20260040 MOD 0.
The Department of Labor approved four requested classifications—Roustabout Laborer, Toolpusher, Power Swivel Operator, and Cementer—at the proposed rates. However, nine classifications including Rig Operator, Derrick Hand, Floor Hand, Water Truck Operator, Mud Truck Operator, Pump Truck Operator, Bulk Truck Operator, Wireline Operator, and Wireline Rigger were not approved at their proposed rates and instead must be paid a conformed rate of $41.32 per hour plus $25.25 in fringe benefits. The Department also determined that Bulldozer Operator and Backhoe Operator work should be classified under existing wage determinations as Bulldozer and Backhoe respectively at $44.00 per hour plus $25.25 fringe benefits, and Electrician work should be paid at $36.52 per hour plus 41% plus $10.18 in fringe benefits. All conformed wage rates must be paid retroactively from the first day work is performed. The requestor must resubmit information regarding the Welder classification to clarify whether welding is performed 100% of the time or incidentally.
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Table 1 U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division Washington, DC 20010 March 23, 2026 Lisa VanOstran Michigan Department of Environmental Great Lakes, and Energy 525 West Allegan Street P.O. Box 30242 Lansing, Michigan 48909 VanOstranL@michigan.gov KidderK1@michigan.gov RE: Project: 25*18104|25*18105|23*5763|23*5771 Wage Decision No.: MI20260040 MOD 0 Location: Montcalm County, MI WHD Number: FY26-40474 (1 of 2) Dear Lisa VanOstran:
| This is in response to your request proposing the addition of classifications and wage rates to the above wage decision in accordance with 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii). | ONLY APPLIES to WORK BEING COMPLETED IN MONTCALM COUNTY for the New Haven Section 5-10 & Plank 1-1 Project (applies to only the Plank 1-1 well that is located in Montcalm County in this project). | ||||||
| Proposed Classification | Proposed Hourly Rate | Fringe Benefits | 2026 Wage Conformance Rate (Hourly) | 2026 Wage Conformance Rate (Fringe) | |||
| Rig Operator | $23.00 | $30.00 | $41.32 | $25.25 | |||
| Derrick Hand | $22.00 | $30.00 | $41.32 | $25.25 | |||
| Floor Hand | $20.00 | $30.00 | $41.32 | $25.25 | |||
| Roustabout Laborer | $20.00 | $30.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 | |||
| Toolpusher | $31.00 | $69.00 | $31.00 | $69.00 | |||
| Power Swivel Operator | $23.00 | $69.00 | $23.00 | $69.00 | |||
| Bulldozer Operator | $36.00 | $25.00 | $44.00 | $25.25 | |||
| Backhoe Operator | $36.00 | $25.00 | $44.00 | $25.25 | |||
| Water Truck Operator | $26.00 | $12.00 | $41.32 | $25.25 | |||
| Mud Truck Operator | $26.00 | $12.00 | $41.32 | $25.25 | |||
| Cementer | $39.00 | $46.00 | $39.00 | $46.00 | |||
| Pump Truck Operator | $24.00 | $30.00 | $41.32 | $25.25 | |||
| Bulk Truck Operator | $24.00 | $30.00 | $41.32 | $25.25 | |||
| Wireline Operator | $29.00 | $30.00 | $41.32 | $25.25 | |||
| Wireline Rigger | $23.00 | $30.00 | $41.32 | $25.25 | |||
| Welder | $41.00 | $40.00 | $41.00 | $40.00 | |||
| Electrician | $35.00 | $23.00 | $36.52 plus 41%+$10.18 in fringe benefits | ||||
| The requested Roustabout Laborer, Tool pusher, Power Swivel Operator and Cementer, classifications are approved and conformed to the wage determination number MI20260040 MOD 0. The conformed wage rates shall be paid to all workers performing work in the classifications under this contract from the first day on which work is performed. |
The proposed conformed wage rate for the requested Rig Operator, Derrick hand, Floor hand, Water Truck Operator, Mud Truck Operator, Pump Truck Operator, Bulk Truck Operator, Wireline Operator and Wireline Rigger are not approved because the proposed classifications do not bear a reasonable relationship to wage rates contained in wage determination number MI20260040 Mod 0. See 29 C.F.R. 5.5(a)(1)(iii)(A)(3). Instead, the requested Rig Operator, Derrick hand, Floor hand, Water Truck Operator, Mud Truck Operator, Pump Truck Operator, Bulk Truck Operator, Wireline Operator and Wireline Rigger classifications and wage rates are approved at the conformed rate of $41.32 per hour and $25.25 in fringe benefits. This conformed wage and fringe benefit rate must be paid retroactively to the first day work is performed. See 29 C.F.R. 5.5(a)(1)(iii)(A)(3).
The request for Bulldozer Operator is not approved because the work to be performed by the classification is performed by a classification already included in the wage decision [see 29 C.F.R. Section 5.5(a)(1)(ii)(A)(1)]. The appropriate classification is Bulldozer at a rate of $44.00 per hour plus $25.25 in fringe benefits and shall be paid to all workers performing work in this classification under this contract from the first day on which work is performed.
The request for Backhoe Operator is not approved because the work to be performed by the classification is performed by a classification already included in the wage decision [see 29 C.F.R. Section 5.5(a)(1)(ii)(A)(1)]. The appropriate classification is Backhoe at a rate of $44.00 per hour plus $25.25 in fringe benefits and shall be paid to all workers performing work in this classification under this contract from the first day on which work is performed.
The request for Electrician is not approved because the work to be performed by this classification is performed by a classification already included in the wage decision [see 29 C.F.R. Section 5.5(a)(1)(ii)(A)(1)]. The appropriate classification is Electrician at a rate of $36.52 per hour plus 41%+$10.18 in fringe benefits and shall be paid to all workers performing work in this classification under this contract from the first day on which work is performed.
In order to efficiently process your request for the Welder. Please resubmit your request to DbaConformance@dol.gov and include the following information: (1) Is the Welder performing 100% welding, or if Welder is incidental, who would be performing the Welding?
Your request has been conformed consistent with All Agency Memorandum 213 (https://sam.gov/content/wage-determination/resources/all-agency-memos) which describes the conformance process in detail. For additional guidance, please follow the link WHD Davis-Bacon WD Conformance Request Guide, Sep. 2021. This guide will provide relevant information regarding the conformance process and wage determinations in general. Any requests for appeal of the conformance decision must be made within thirty (30) days from the date of this letter. Please email the appeal letter to dbabcwdappeal@dol.gov.
| If you have any questions or concerns regarding this conformance request, please contact Tina Williams at (202) 693-0698 or williams.tina@dol.gov. |
| Sincerely, For: |
Timothy Holmes, Section Chief Branch of Construction Wage Determination 202.693.0838 Holmes.timothy@dol.gov mailto:VanOstranL@michigan.govmailto:DbaConformance@dol.govmailto:williams.tina@dol.govmailto:Holmes.timothy@dol.gov image1.jpeg image2.png
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