In order to access the SURF property, everyone will need to complete a SURF Access Request Form (SARF) no less than 48 business hours prior to arrival. The link to do so can be found below.
SURF Access Request Form (SARF)
Additionally, all US Citizens are required to bring their physical photo Real ID, and foreign nationals are required to bring their physical Passport and Visa if applicable.
Anyone entering the underground must be 18 years or older, must complete safety training, and must sign two waivers: 1) Acknowledgement of Risk and 2) Release, Agreement not to Sue and Waiver.
Temperatures will be in the low- to mid-70°s Fahrenheit (low 20°s Celsius) on the 4,850-foot level.
For safety purposes, visitors are required to wear clothing that is appropriate at a construction site: full-length pants or jeans, shirt with at least quarter-length sleeves, sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and socks. (Sandals, high heels, or open-toed shoes are not permitted.) SURF provides all required personal protective equipment (PPE)—vests/coveralls, hardhats, cap lamps, safety glasses, etc. Restrooms are available underground. Cameras are welcome.
Visitors going underground must be able to perform the following activities:
§ Don and wear the required PPE (potentially including a fall protection harness).
§ Don and use a self-rescuer.
§ Walk across uneven or slippery surfaces for distances more than one mile (~1.6 km).
§ Walk in both warm/hot and humid conditions.
§ Tolerate changes in elevation.
§ Tolerate standing in very close proximity to others while riding in the personnel cage.
§ Recognize and respond to emergency signals and signs (visual, auditory, and olfactory).
§ Travel to egress points unassisted, and under their own power.
§ Ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs at a time.
To access Fermilab space underground (LBNF/DUNE), each attendee must complete an online form. https://fermi.servicenowservices.com/expert_shell.do?sysparm_sys_id=63f9f6a8dbd148104e65ff621f961975
Badge Request: Business Visitor
Affiliation: South Dakota Division
POC: Travis Davis (use magnifying glass)
Purpose: Information Meeting
Description: SURF Visit (SDSTA POC: Jaret Heise, (605)641-5718)
Onsite or Virtual: Onsite
Date(s): December 1, 2025
Fermilab Site: Lead, SD
Building South Dakota
Each attendee will receive an “Informal Invitation” email from the Fermilab Service Desk. We will coordinate with Fermilab staff to verify IDs and issue badges. (Attendees should not email SDCampusAccess to schedule an appointment as instructed in the invitation email.)
If you have any questions about the approval process, please contact Christopher Kreitzinger at ckreitzinger@sanfordlab.org
