South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 74 - Department of Environment And Natural Resources
Article 74:29 - Mined land reclamation
Chapter 74:29:02 - Permit applications - Completeness requirements
Section 74:29:02:06 - Historic or archaeologic significance

For SDCL 45-6B-7(5), in evaluating the permit area for characteristics of historic or archaeologic significance of the affected land, the operator shall consult the state archaeologist's office. If the state archaeologist's office determines that the proposed operation may impact significant historic or archaeologic sites, a cultural resources management survey may be required. If sites are found that are eligible for the state or national historic register, a plan for mitigating the effects of the proposed operation shall be prepared in cooperation with the state archaeologist's office and submitted as part of the application.

General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-7.