The operator must notify the secretary before plugging and abandoning of a well. This notification must include the proposed plugging method. The operator must file a complete plugging record within 30 days after plugging and abandonment operations are complete on a form provided by the secretary.

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

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

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-9-11 , 45-9-15.