S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:02:01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 74:12:02:01 - Requirements to drill, deepen, or reenter for oil or gas

A person drilling for oil and gas must obtain a permit to drill, deepen, or reenter a well before initiating drilling activities. The secretary may issue a permit to drill upon receipt of the following:

(1) Organization report, including the name and address of the registered agent and parent companies;

(2) Application for permit to drill on a form provided by the secretary;

(3) A plat map certified by a surveyor registered in South Dakota and depicting proposed access roads;

(4) The permit fee required by SDCL 45-9-4;

(5) A plugging and performance bond consisting of a financial instrument approved by the department;

(6) A surface restoration bond consisting of a financial instrument approved by the department, if the surface owner or lessee or a successor is not a party to the oil and gas leasing agreement;

(7) Certification of negotiation with surface owner or lessee;

(8) A bonding company information sheet;

(9) Plans and specifications showing the construction details for any proposed site, including the size and location of all pits on the site, as well as a cross-section of the pit, showing the soil types;

(10) A completed certification of applicant form required by SDCL 1-40-27;

(11) A completed permission to inspect form required by § 74:12:08:03;

(12) The source of the applicant's legal right to enter and initiate drilling on the affected land.

S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:02:01

38 SDR 117, effective 1/12/2012.

General Authority: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 1-40-27, 45-9-4, 45-9-15, 45-9-73.