If a delay in plugging and capping is approved by the department, the hole shall be securely capped with a tapered concrete plug or suitable equivalent that is of sufficient diameter to prevent it from slipping below the surface. The temporarily plugged and capped hole shall be marked with a sturdy steel fence post with a minimum height of 42 inches above the ground surface. All test holes shall be capped and permanently plugged as soon as practical and may not be left unplugged for more than 30 days without approval of the department.

Source: 5 SDR 69, effective February 20, 1979; transferred from § 12:04:08:08, effective July 1, 1981; citations replaced effective July 1, 1982; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 34 SDR 323, effective July 2, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 45-6C-29 , 45-6D-34.

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6C-29 , 45-6D-34.