South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 74 - Department of Environment And Natural Resources
Article 74:29 - Mined land reclamation
Chapter 74:29:09 - Temporary cessation
Section 74:29:09:02 - Notice of temporary cessation - Contents
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
An operator who desires to cease production temporarily must file a notice of temporary cessation with the board. The notice must contain the following information:
(1) The permit number;
(2) The date of cessation of production;
(3) Evidence that shows mineral reserves remain;
(4) Reasons for nonproduction;
(5) A plan for the resumption of mining activities;
(6) Measures to be taken to comply with the concurrent reclamation requirements of chapter 74:29:08;
(7) Measures to be taken to maintain the site and limit access during the period of temporary cessation as required by § 74:29:09:03;
(8) A statement concerning the existing condition of the affected land and reclamation activities which have already been completed; and
(9) Proof of consultation with the surface landowner if different from the mineral owner.
General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.
Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-3(6).