45-6B-93. Annual report on large-scale gold or silver surface mining operation--Information to be included.
Any operator of a large-scale gold or silver surface mining operation shall submit an annual report by January first of each year including an oral presentation to the Board of Minerals and Environment explaining the information in the written annual report. The annual report shall include the following information:
(1)The total and previous year's amount of affected land;
(2)The total and previous year's amount of surface mining disturbed land;
(3)The total and previous year's amount of land that has undergone interim reclamation;
(4)The total and previous year's amount of land that has undergone final reclamation and which meets the required post-mining land use;
(5)The total and previous year's amount of land that has undergone final reclamation but which does not meet the required post-mining land use;
(6)The total amount of groundwater withdrawn during the previous year;
(7)The total amount of surface water withdrawn during the previous year;
(8)The total amount of ore mined during the previous year;
(9)The total amount of ore processed during the previous year;
(10)The total amount of waste rock mined during the previous year;
(11)The total amount of gold and silver produced during the previous year;
(12)The total amount of cyanide used during the previous year; and
(13)A brief discussion of the coming year's operational plans including any anticipated revisions that might require department or board approval.
Source: SL 1992, ch 254, §5; SL 2013, ch 166, §103.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 45 - Mining, Oil and Gas
Chapter 06B - Mined Land Reclamation
Section 45-6B-1 - Citation of chapter.
Section 45-6B-2 - Legislative findings and policy.
Section 45-6B-3 - Definition of terms.
Section 45-6B-5 - Application for permit for mining operation.
Section 45-6B-6 - Application for permit--Contents.
Section 45-6B-7 - Reclamation plan--Contents.
Section 45-6B-8 - Previously mined land--Reclamation not required for surface mining.
Section 45-6B-9 - Previously mined land--Reclamation not required for underground mining.
Section 45-6B-10 - Map of affected area.
Section 45-6B-12 - Consultation with surface owner--Instrument of consultation.
Section 45-6B-13 - Instrument of consultation not obtained--Hearing and order.
Section 45-6B-14 - Fee for application.
Section 45-6B-16 - Notice of application--Publication.
Section 45-6B-17 - Notice of application--Mailing to owners and lessees of surface rights.
Section 45-6B-19 - Confidential information in application protected--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 45-6B-20.2 - Time for filing under 45-6B-20.1.
Section 45-6B-21 - Criteria for determining amount and duration of surety.
Section 45-6B-22 - Surety bond--Surety other than bond--Considerations by board.
Section 45-6B-23 - Cash or securities in lieu of surety.
Section 45-6B-24 - Surety payable to state--Conditions required.
Section 45-6B-25 - Surety liability continues until released.
Section 45-6B-26 - Surety penalty--Amount.
Section 45-6B-27 - Surety penalty--Increase or reduction.
Section 45-6B-28 - Objections--Statements in support of application--Notice and hearing.
Section 45-6B-29 - County request for hearing on application.
Section 45-6B-30 - Hearing on application--Time extension--Notice--Time for decision.
Section 45-6B-31 - Modification of application prior to hearing.
Section 45-6B-32 - Grant of permit if application in compliance with law--Grounds for denial.
Section 45-6B-33 - Unsuitable land--No permit issued.
Section 45-6B-33.3 - Special, exceptional, critical, or unique land defined.
Section 45-6B-33.6 - Determination of classification--Notice and grounds.
Section 45-6B-33.7 - Appeal of determination--Hearing--Notice.
Section 45-6B-34 - Notice to county commissioners of approval or denial of permit or amendment.
Section 45-6B-35 - Mining operations--Applicable law.
Section 45-6B-36 - Annual filing of map and fee.
Section 45-6B-38 - Disposal of refuse.
Section 45-6B-39 - Revegetation.
Section 45-6B-40 - Removal and handling of topsoil.
Section 45-6B-41 - Disturbance to hydrologic balance.
Section 45-6B-42 - Slides, subsidence, or damage protection--Fencing.
Section 45-6B-43 - Surface areas protected--Spoil piles--Weeds.
Section 45-6B-45 - Choices of reclamation--Requirements for operator.
Section 45-6B-48 - Violation--Notice to operator.
Section 45-6B-49 - Violation--Cease and desist order.
Section 45-6B-50 - Violation--Hearing.
Section 45-6B-51 - Violation--Modification, suspension, or revocation of permit.
Section 45-6B-52 - Violation--Action for temporary restraining order or injunction.
Section 45-6B-53 - Small-scale operation--Special permit laws applicable.
Section 45-6B-54 - Small-scale operation--Application for permit--Contents.
Section 45-6B-55 - Small-scale operation--Fee--Surety.
Section 45-6B-57 - Small-scale operation--Notice of completion of reclamation.
Section 45-6B-59 - Laws applicable to processing and action on applications.
Section 45-6B-60 - Small-scale operation--Conversion of permit to larger operation.
Section 45-6B-61 - Small-scale operation--Conversion of permit--Time for action on application.
Section 45-6B-62 - Small-scale operation--Conversion of permit--Laws applicable to procedure.
Section 45-6B-63 - Small-scale operation--Conversion of permit--Grounds for denial.
Section 45-6B-66 - Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Proceedings by attorney general.
Section 45-6B-67 - Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Foreclosure of real estate.
Section 45-6B-68 - Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Reclamation of land by board.
Section 45-6B-70 - Violation of permit--Civil penalty--Liability for damages to environment.
Section 45-6B-71 - Operation without permit--Civil penalty.
Section 45-6B-71.1 - Operation without permit near lake or stream as misdemeanor.
Section 45-6B-72 - Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation.
Section 45-6B-74 - Studies and programs initiated and encouraged by board.
Section 45-6B-75 - Assistance provided by other departments and agencies.
Section 45-6B-76 - General powers of board.
Section 45-6B-79 - Use of reclamation fund.
Section 45-6B-80 - Exemption of educational and recreational activities.
Section 45-6B-81 - Promulgation of rules by board regarding surface mining and reclamation.
Section 45-6B-92 - Description of critical resources affected by reclamation plan.
Section 45-6B-94 - Gold or silver surface mining--Legislative findings.
Section 45-6B-95 - Permits for new large-scale operations--Limitations.
Section 45-6B-96 - Permits for presently operating large-scale gold or silver surface mines.
Section 45-6B-97 - Reclamation--Qualifications for credit--Assignment.
Section 45-6B-98 - Submission of reclamation plan--Contents.
Section 45-6B-99 - Exclusion of underground mining operations.
Section 45-6B-104 - New surface mining permits prohibited for private land in Spearfish Canyon.