34A-18-1. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Crude oil,” any unrefined liquid petroleum; (2)”Crude oil pipeline operator,” any person that is transporting crude oil via a pipeline; (3)”Department,” the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Source: SL 2008, ch 180, §1; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 53, […]
34A-18-2. Oil spill response plan required. Each crude oil pipeline operator which is issued a permit from the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission under the Energy Conversion and Transmission Facilities Act shall prepare an oil spill response plan. An oil spill response plan must plan for resources for responding, to the maximum extent practicable, to […]
34A-18-3. Updating of oil spill response plan. Each crude oil pipeline operator shall update its response plan to address new or different operating conditions or information. Each operator shall review its response plan in full at least every five years from the date of the last submission. Source: SL 2008, ch 180, §3.
34A-18-4. Consultation with department. Each crude oil pipeline operator shall consult the department during the preparation of its oil spill response plan. Source: SL 2008, ch 180, §4.
34A-18-5. Time for submission of oil spill response plan. Each crude oil pipeline operator shall submit its initial oil spill response plan to the department prior to putting a pipeline in operation. Source: SL 2008, ch 180, §5.
34A-18-6. Review of oil spill response plan. Each crude oil pipeline operator shall review its oil spill response plan at least every five years from the date of the last submission to the department. Source: SL 2008, ch 180, §6.
34A-18-7. Modifications to oil spill response plan to be submitted. Each crude oil pipeline operator shall submit any modifications to its response plan to the department within thirty days of making such a change. Source: SL 2008, ch 180, §7.
34A-18-8. Implementation of plan in the event of oil spill. Each crude oil pipeline operator shall implement its oil response plan in the event of an oil spill regardless of the cause of the spill or the party responsible for the spill. Source: SL 2008, ch 180, §8.
34A-18-9. Reports regarding spill. Each crude oil pipeline operator that experiences a spill shall file a written report with the department, within thirty days of discovery of the spill, if the spill: (1)Is of five gallons or more; or (2)Causes an explosion or fire; or (3)Causes the injury or death of any person. Source: SL […]
