74:02:04:70.  Requirements for plugging other test holes. Test holes that encounter no water or only low-permeability formations such as clays, shales, and till must be backfilled to restore natural conditions as nearly as possible. Backfill material must be free of contamination and have a permeability equal to or less than the permeability of the formations encountered in the borehole.

          Source: 12 SDR 50, effective September 29, 1985; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 18 SDR 224, effective July 16, 1992.

          General Authority: SDCL 46-2-5, 46-6-6.1, 46-6-9, 46-6-20, 46-6-27.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 46-2-9, 46-6-6.1, 46-6-10, 46-6-14, 46-6-18, 46-6-20, 46-6-27, 46-6-28.

          74:02:04:70.01.  Requirements for temporary abandonment of wells. If verification can be provided that a well was constructed in accordance with this chapter, a well removed from service and not permanently abandoned may be temporarily abandoned by sealing the top with a watertight cap.

          Source: 18 SDR 224, effective July 16, 1992.

          General Authority: SDCL 46-2-5, 46-6-6.1, 46-6-20, 46-6-27.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 46-1-2, 46-2-9, 46-6-6.1, 46-6-18, 46-6-20, 46-6-27.