The following definitions are applicable to silvicultural activities:
- (1) "Silvicultural point source," any discernible, confined, and discrete conveyance related to rock crushing, gravel washing, log sorting, or log storage facilities which are operated in connection with silvicultural activities and from which pollutants are discharged into waters of the state. The term does not include non-point source silvicultural activities such as nursery operations, site preparation, reforestation and subsequent cultural treatment, thinning, prescribed burning, pest and fire control, harvesting operations, surface drainage, or road construction and maintenance from which there is natural runoff;
- (2) "Rock crushing and gravel washing facilities," facilities which process crushed and broken stone, gravel, and riprap as defined in 40 C.F.R. Part 436 Subpart B (July 1, 1991);
- (3) "Log sorting and log storage facilities," facilities whose discharges result from the holding of unprocessed wood as defined in 40 C.F.R. Part 436 Subpart I (July 1, 1991).
Source: 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; 19 SDR 122, effective February 21, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:18:40, July 1, 1996.
General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-30.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-40 , 34A-2-44.