Tailings which will be removed from an on/off load pad must be chemically characterized and treated to comply with §§ 74:29:05:05 to 74:29:05:10, inclusive.

Tailings which are treated and removed from on/off load pads shall, when possible, be relocated and reclaimed on lands which have been previously disturbed by the mining operation. Disposal sites and practices must meet the requirements of this article as determined by the board.

Source: 14 SDR 111, effective March 3, 1988.

General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-44 , 45-6B-45.