S.D. Admin. R. 74:29:11:51
After completion of final restoration of all permit area aquifers, the operator shall plug wells that will not be used for postclosure monitoring, and reclaim the facilities in accordance with approved plans specified in the permit and reclamation plan. When well plugging and surface reclamation is complete, the operator shall notify the department. A final closure inspection and a review of water quality data shall be conducted by the department. Based on the inspection and review, the department shall make a recommendation to the board at a closure hearing. If the board determines the operator has achieved restoration of the aquifers and reclamation of surface facilities, the postclosure care and maintenance period shall begin.
S.D. Admin. R. 74:29:11:51
General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.
Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-41, 45-6B-91.