The board, through permit conditions, may authorize the department to approve proposed technical revisions, in accordance with §§ 74:29:03:16 and 74:29:11:08, to allow the operator to construct and operate new injection wells within the permit area if the following requirements are met:

1. (1) The wells are of similar construction; and
2. (2) The cumulative effect of drilling and operation of additional injection wells is considered by the department during evaluation of the technical revision application and is acceptable to the department.

Source: 33 SDR 160, effective April 17, 2007.

General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-41.