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

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

Section 74:12:02:02 - Requirements to drill a directional or horizontal well

In addition to the requirements set forth in § 74:12:02:01, an application for a permit to drill a directional or horizontal well shall include the following information:

(1) Size, weight, and amount of all casing strings;

(2) Top of cement behind each casing string;

(3) Mud program;

(4) Coordinates of the casing shoe;

(5) Coordinates of the terminus;

(6) Depth of kick-off point for horizontal well;

(7) Azimuth of the horizontal segment;

(8) Down-hole survey frequency;

(9) Name and address of surveying contractor; and

(10) Location of cementing tool.

The secretary may issue a permit to drill a directional or horizontal well upon order of the board, or for areas not appropriately spaced, utilizing the notice of recommendation procedure in chapter 74:12:09.

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

38 SDR 117, effective 1/12/2012.

General Authority: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-13, 45-9-73.

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-73.