S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:07:16

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

Section 74:12:07:16 - Reporting of mechanical problems, well failures, or malfunctions of the injection system

The owner or operator shall report any mechanical problem, well failure, or malfunction of the injection system, including any monitoring or other information which indicates that a contaminant may endanger freshwater resource; and anything which may cause fluid migration into or between freshwater resources.

The information must be provided orally to the secretary as soon as the owner or operator becomes aware of the circumstances, but no later than the end of the next business day. A written submission must be provided within five days from the time the owner or operator becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission must contain the following:

(1) A description of the problem and its cause;

(2) The period of the problem, including exact dates and times, and, if the problem has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and

(3) Steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the problem.

S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:07:16

38 SDR 117, effective 1/12/2012.

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

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-13, 45-9-14, 45-9-17.