S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:03:07
Interim reclamation must be conducted on all areas disturbed by a well drilling operation and not needed for production operations within 12 months after the well is completed. Interim reclamation includes replacing topsoil, reseeding, revegetation, grading, disposing of drilling wastes, backfilling temporary pits, correcting subsidence of backfilled pits or trenches, controlling weeds, controlling erosion, removing unused or discarded equipment, and related activities. Interim reclamation shall be conducted to return the land to a condition suitable for the use to which it was subjected immediately before drilling commenced. Alternatives to this standard may be proposed by the operator and approved by the department if they are acceptable to the surface landowner. Interim reclamation shall be conducted to prevent ground water or surface water contamination. Completion of interim reclamation must be reported to the secretary on a sundry notice in accordance with § 74:12:02:17.
S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:03:07
General Authority: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-15.