South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 74 - Department of Environment And Natural Resources
Article 74:29 - Mined land reclamation
Chapter 74:29:11 - In situ leach mining
Section 74:29:11:55 - Postclosure plan - Estimated costs for postclosure care
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
As part of the postclosure plan required by SDCL 45-6B-91, before the start of the postclosure period, the operator shall submit to the department the estimated costs for postclosure care and maintenance as computed in accordance with established engineering principles, including:
(1) The cost of long-term ground water restoration to ensure continued compliance consistent with the values listed in the restoration table contained in the permit for both production and nonproduction zones;
(2) The cost of operation of monitoring systems; and
(3) The cost of inspection and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with all applicable reclamation, design, and operating criteria.
General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.
Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-91.
