Title 45 — MINING, OIL AND GAS
16 chapters · 387 sections in this title.
SDCL § 45-6C-55 Confidentiality period of certain mineral exploration reports
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Any written geologic report, aquifer penetration report, map, test hole log, or other information relative to the geologic data, size, extent, or economic value of a mineral deposit filed with the state by a person who conducted a mineral exploration operation which was initiated…
SDCL § 45-6C-6 Notice of intent to conduct exploration operation--Items comprising notice
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Any person desiring to conduct an exploration operation shall file with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources a notice of intent to conduct an exploration operation on a form approved by the Board of Minerals and Environment. Each notice of intent shall be limited t…
SDCL § 45-6C-7 Notice form--Contents
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The notice form shall contain: (1) The name of the operator who intends to conduct the mineral exploration operation; (2) The operator's address and principle place of business; (3) The name and address of the resident agent for the service of process on the operator; (4) A state…
SDCL § 45-6C-8 Plan of reclamation--Contents
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The reclamation plan shall be based on provision for, or satisfactory explanation of, all general requirements for the type of reclamation proposed to be implemented by the operator. Reclamation is mandatory on all affected lands. The reclamation plan shall include: (1) A descrip…
SDCL § 45-6C-9 Map of exploration area
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The applicant shall submit with the notice of intent a map, topographic map if available, of the proposed exploration area and of the adjacent one - half mile area surrounding the proposed exploration area. The map shall identify the location of all known natural springs, lakes, …