South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 74 - Department of Environment And Natural Resources
Article 74:29 - Mined land reclamation
Chapter 74:29:07 - Minimum reclamation standards
Section 74:29:07:02 - Minimizing of adverse impacts
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
To minimize the adverse impacts of a mining operation, the following must be considered during the mine planning process:
(1) Design of mine operation facilities to minimize surface disturbances;
(2) Construction of mine facilities so that affected lands are cleared in small sections or increments to match the needs of mine production;
(3) Visual screening of affected lands, including pits, dumps, impoundments, process facilities, buildings, and equipment;
(4) Design, construction, and location of mine facilities to minimize impacts to surface water and groundwater;
(5) Control of access;
(6) Preventive measures to minimize harmful impacts to wildlife;
(7) Location of waste dumps, spoil piles, and topsoil stockpiles to facilitate implementation of reclamation and to minimize environmental impacts;
(8) Minimizing the production of mine waste and spoil;
(9) Design and location of facilities so they are compatible with surrounding land uses; and
(10) Integration of mine operations planning with the reclamation plan.
General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.
Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-45.
