The following requirements apply to rangeland as an approved postmining land use:
- (1) Affected land must have the capability to support a livestock carrying capacity that is equivalent to that of the surrounding area or to that of the reference area, if used;
- (2) Slopes may not exceed three to one unless the board approves steeper slopes;
- (3) Fencing newly seeded areas is required if it is necessary to preclude livestock or wildlife from impairing establishment of the required vegetation; and
- (4) Reclamation is complete when the reclaimed range is capable of withstanding proper stocking rates for two consecutive years prior to bond release.
Source: 14 SDR 111, effective March 3, 1988.
General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.
Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-7 , 45-6B-25 , 45-6B-37 to 45-6B-45.