Wells to be completed in more than one pool may be authorized by the secretary through the notice of recommendation procedure in chapter 74:12:09. Multiple completed wells must at all times be operated, produced, and maintained to ensure the complete segregation of the various common sources of supply unless commingling is authorized by the secretary in accordance with § 74:12:04:03. Tests to determine the effectiveness of the segregation of the different sources of supply shall be performed by the operator at the request of the secretary.
S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:04:04
General Authority: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 45-9-6, 45-9-7, 45-9-11.