In addition to the requirements set forth in § 74:12:02:01, an application for a permit to drill a directional or horizontal well shall include the following information:

1. (1) Size, weight, and amount of all casing strings;
2. (2) Top of cement behind each casing string;
3. (3) Mud program;
4. (4) Coordinates of the casing shoe;
5. (5) Coordinates of the terminus;
6. (6) Depth of kick-off point for horizontal well;
7. (7) Azimuth of the horizontal segment;
8. (8) Down-hole survey frequency;
9. (9) Name and address of surveying contractor; and

10. (10) Location of cementing tool.

    The secretary may issue a permit to drill a directional or horizontal well upon order of the board, or for areas not appropriately spaced, utilizing the notice of recommendation procedure in chapter 74:12:09.

Source: 38 SDR 117, effective January 12, 2012.

General Authority: SDCL 45-9-11 , 45-9-13 , 45-9-73.

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-9-11 , 45-9-73.