S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:07:19
If the secretary determines, pursuant to § 74:12:07:18, that an injection well permitted under this chapter lacks mechanical integrity, the secretary shall notify the owner or operator in writing. Unless the secretary requires immediate cessation of the injection, the owner or operator shall cease injection into the well within 48 hours after receipt of the secretary's notice. The secretary shall require the owner or operator to either plug the well in accordance with the requirements of chapter 74:12:03, or perform any operation, monitoring, reporting, or corrective action necessary to prevent the movement of fluid into or between freshwater aquifers caused by the lack of mechanical integrity. The owner or operator may resume injection upon receipt of written notice from the secretary that the owner or operator has demonstrated mechanical integrity pursuant to § 74:12:07:18.
S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:07:19
General Authority: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-13, 45-9-14.