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Chapter 45-6B
S.D. Codified Laws ch. 45-6B
Mined Land Reclamation
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45-6B-1
Citation of chapter.
45-6B-2
Legislative findings and policy.
45-6B-3
Definition of terms.
45-6B-4
Local government permit--Additional bond or surety not authorized--Conditional mining permit.
45-6B-5
Application for permit for mining operation.
45-6B-6
Application for permit--Contents.
45-6B-7
Reclamation plan--Contents.
45-6B-8
Previously mined land--Reclamation not required for surface mining.
45-6B-9
Previously mined land--Reclamation not required for underground mining.
45-6B-10
Map of affected area.
45-6B-11
Approval of reclamation plan by Department of Education and Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
45-6B-12
Consultation with surface owner--Instrument of consultation.
45-6B-13
Instrument of consultation not obtained--Hearing and order.
45-6B-14
Fee for application.
45-6B-15
Copy of application filed with department and register of deeds--Public inspection.
45-6B-16
Notice of application--Publication.
45-6B-17
Notice of application--Mailing to owners and lessees of surface rights.
45-6B-18
Amendment of permit and modifications of operating or reclamation plans--Application fees.
45-6B-19
Confidential information in application protected--Violation as misdemeanor.
45-6B-20
Inspection of site prior to issuance of permit--Surety for reclamation costs required.
45-6B-20.1
Board may require additional proof of financial assurance from certain operators--Content and amount--Factors for consideration.
45-6B-20.2
Time for filing under 45-6B-20.1.
45-6B-21
Criteria for determining amount and duration of surety.
45-6B-22
Surety bond--Surety other than bond--Considerations by board.
45-6B-23
Cash or securities in lieu of surety.
45-6B-24
Surety payable to state--Conditions required.
45-6B-25
Surety liability continues until released.
45-6B-26
Surety penalty--Amount.
45-6B-27
Surety penalty--Increase or reduction.
45-6B-28
Objections--Statements in support of application--Notice and hearing.
45-6B-29
County request for hearing on application.
45-6B-30
Hearing on application--Time extension--Notice--Time for decision.
45-6B-31
Modification of application prior to hearing.
45-6B-32
Grant of permit if application in compliance with law--Grounds for denial.
45-6B-33
Unsuitable land--No permit issued.
45-6B-33.1
Socioeconomic impact study--Preparation at operator's expense--Contents--Determination of sufficiency.
45-6B-33.2
Permit application for small-scale mining operation--Small-scale mining operation defined.
45-6B-33.3
Special, exceptional, critical, or unique land defined.
45-6B-33.4
Preliminary list of special, exceptional, critical, or unique lands--Application for classification.
45-6B-33.5
Alternative restrictions and limitations by board on special, exceptional, critical, or unique land.
45-6B-33.6
Determination of classification--Notice and grounds.
45-6B-33.7
Appeal of determination--Hearing--Notice.
45-6B-33.8
Underground mining allowed beneath special, exceptional, critical, or unique land.
45-6B-34
Notice to county commissioners of approval or denial of permit or amendment.
45-6B-35
Mining operations--Applicable law.
45-6B-36
Annual filing of map and fee.
45-6B-37
Grading.
45-6B-38
Disposal of refuse.
45-6B-39
Revegetation.
45-6B-40
Removal and handling of topsoil.
45-6B-41
Disturbance to hydrologic balance.
45-6B-42
Slides, subsidence, or damage protection--Fencing.
45-6B-43
Surface areas protected--Spoil piles--Weeds.
45-6B-44
Proposed reclamation plan--Copy to adjacent landowner--Approval of plan--Consultation with landowner and local authorities--Reclamation of all affected land.
45-6B-45
Choices of reclamation--Requirements for operator.
45-6B-46
Time for completion of reclamation--Plantings not required under certain conditions.
45-6B-47
Transfer of permit--Application--Release of first operator and surety as to reclamation--Transfer fee.
45-6B-48
Violation--Notice to operator.
45-6B-49
Violation--Cease and desist order.
45-6B-50
Violation--Hearing.
45-6B-51
Violation--Modification, suspension, or revocation of permit.
45-6B-52
Violation--Action for temporary restraining order or injunction.
45-6B-53
Small-scale operation--Special permit laws applicable.
45-6B-54
Small-scale operation--Application for permit--Contents.
45-6B-55
Small-scale operation--Fee--Surety.
45-6B-56
Small-scale operation--Annual notice of intent to continue--Fee and reporting requirements.
45-6B-57
Small-scale operation--Notice of completion of reclamation.
45-6B-58
Repealed
Repealed
45-6B-59
Laws applicable to processing and action on applications.
45-6B-60
Small-scale operation--Conversion of permit to larger operation.
45-6B-61
Small-scale operation--Conversion of permit--Time for action on application.
45-6B-62
Small-scale operation--Conversion of permit--Laws applicable to procedure.
45-6B-63
Small-scale operation--Conversion of permit--Grounds for denial.
45-6B-64
45-6B-64, 45-6B-65. Repealed by SL 1983, ch 308, §§ 15, 16
45-6B-66
Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Proceedings by attorney general.
45-6B-67
Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Foreclosure of real estate.
45-6B-68
Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Reclamation of land by board.
45-6B-69
Fees deposited in environment and natural resources fee fund--Proceeds of forfeiture of surety deposited in special revenue fund.
45-6B-70
Violation of permit--Civil penalty--Liability for damages to environment.
45-6B-71
Operation without permit--Civil penalty.
45-6B-71.1
Operation without permit near lake or stream as misdemeanor.
45-6B-72
Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation.
45-6B-73
Jurisdiction and authority of board--Employment of personnel--Legal services provided by attorney general.
45-6B-74
Studies and programs initiated and encouraged by board.
45-6B-75
Assistance provided by other departments and agencies.
45-6B-76
General powers of board.
45-6B-77
Repealed
Repealed
45-6B-78
Repealed
Repealed
45-6B-79
Use of reclamation fund.
45-6B-80
Exemption of educational and recreational activities.
45-6B-81
Promulgation of rules.
45-6B-82
45-6B-82 to 45-6B-85. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 237, §§ 1 to 6.
45-6B-85.1
Executed
45-6B-86
Repealed
Repealed
45-6B-87
Large-scale gold or silver surface mining operations not exempt from federal laws.
45-6B-88
Procedures for issuance, suspension, revocation, and renewal of permits--Hearing--Uncontested recommendation.
45-6B-89
Repealed
Repealed
45-6B-90
Repealed
Repealed
45-6B-91
Postclosure plan--Postclosure care--Financial assurance--Certification of completed postclosure activities--Liability of operator.
45-6B-92
Description of critical resources affected by reclamation plan.
45-6B-93
Annual report on large-scale gold or silver surface mining operation--Information to be included.
45-6B-94
Gold or silver surface mining--Legislative findings.
45-6B-95
Permits for new large-scale operations--Limitations.
45-6B-96
Permits for presently operating large-scale gold or silver surface mines.
45-6B-97
Reclamation--Qualifications for credit--Assignment.
45-6B-98
Submission of reclamation plan--Contents.
45-6B-99
Exclusion of underground mining operations.
45-6B-100
45-6B-100 to 45-6B-103. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 237, §§ 9 to 12.
45-6B-104
New surface mining permits prohibited for private land in Spearfish Canyon.
45-6B-105
Location of Spearfish Canyon.
45-6B-106
Lake dredging activities license.