<html> <head> <title>Rule 74:32:04:01 Procedure for investigation of claims.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 74:32:04:01"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 74:32:04:01 Procedure for investigation of claims."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>74:32:04:01.&nbsp;&nbsp;Procedure for investigation of claims.</b> After notification of a spill or release, the director or the agent of the director shall investigate the spill or release. The director or agent shall do the following:</font></p> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1)&nbsp;&nbsp;Examine the location of the spill or release;</font></p> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2)&nbsp;&nbsp;Interview persons for information concerning the spill or release;</font></p> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3)&nbsp;&nbsp;Examine records concerning the spill or release, corrective action taken, and any expenses incurred;</font></p> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4)&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare a written report concerning the validity of the claim, including an estimate of the eligible expenses necessary for corrective action; and</font></p> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5)&nbsp;&nbsp;Complete other tasks or duties specified by the director.</font></p> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 72, effective November 17, 1988; 17 SDR 94, effective January 6, 1991; 23 SDR 220, effective June 25, 1997.</font></p> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=34A-13-16">34A-13-16.</A></font></p> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=34A-13-6">34A-13-6</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=34A-13-15">34A-13-15</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=34A-13-16">34A-13-16</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=34A-13-27">34A-13-27.</A></font></p> <p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></p> </div> </body> </html>