S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:02:08

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024
Section 74:12:02:08 - Secretary authorized to approve exception location

If the secretary finds that a well drilled at the location prescribed in any applicable rule or order of the board would not produce in paying quantities, that surface conditions would substantially add to the burden or hazard of the well, or there is good cause, such as geological or geophysical indications of oil or gas, the secretary may grant permission for the well to be drilled at an exception location within the spacing unit other than that prescribed, after using the notice of recommendation procedure in chapter 74:12:09.

S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:02:08

38 SDR 117, effective 1/12/2012.

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

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-27.