The responsible person shall have samples of the petroleum contamination submitted and analyzed at a laboratory capable of using methodologies that result in verifiable values to determine concentration levels. The samples must be taken within the confines of the release site. The results from the testing must be submitted to the department for comparison to established water quality standards and risk-based action levels for soil to evaluate the severity of the release.

Cross-References: Surface water quality standards, ch 74:51:01; Groundwater quality standards, ch 74:54:01.

Source: 15 SDR 72, effective November 17, 1988; 17 SDR 94, effective January 6, 1991; 23 SDR 220, effective June 25, 1997.

General Authority: SDCL 34A-13-5.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-13-5 , 34A-13-13.