S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:03:03
Written approval must be obtained from the secretary for the temporary abandonment of a well. A well that is not completed with production casing may not be temporarily abandoned and must be plugged immediately. A well with production casing may not be temporarily abandoned for more than six months, unless the operator is granted an extension by the secretary.
Before approving a request for extension, the secretary may require mechanical integrity testing of the temporarily abandoned or shut-in well. A temporarily abandoned or shut-in well that successfully passes a mechanical integrity test may not be required to undergo another test for five years unless the secretary finds that circumstances have substantially changed to alter the condition of the well.
The manner in which the well is to be maintained must be reported to and approved by the secretary. Bonding requirements must be met until the well is permanently abandoned.
S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:03:03
General Authority: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-15.
Bonding requirements, § 74:12:02:01.