Title 45 — MINING, OIL AND GAS
16 chapters · 387 sections in this title.
SDCL § 45-6D-56 Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Proceedings by attorney general
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The attorney general, upon request of the Board of Minerals and Environment, shall institute proceedings to have the surety of the operator forfeited for violation by the operator of an order entered pursuant to §
SDCL § 45-6D-57 Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Reclamation of land by board
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The Board of Minerals and Environment shall plug and reclaim, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, any affected land with respect to which a surety has been forfeited. Source: SL 1982, ch 307 , § 57.
SDCL § 45-6D-58 Fees deposited in environment and natural resources fee fund--Proceeds of forfeiture of surety deposited in special revenue fund
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All application fees and renewal fees received by the Board of Minerals and Environment shall be deposited by the board in the environment and natural resources fee fund established pursuant to §
SDCL § 45-6D-59 Operator currently in violation--Issuance of permit prohibited
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No permit of new uranium exploration operations or renewal of an existing uranium exploration operation permit may be granted to any operator who is currently found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter with respect to any uranium exploration operation in this stat…
SDCL § 45-6D-6 Application for permit for exploration operations--Items comprising application
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Any person desiring to conduct a uranium exploration operation shall, prior to entry on the land, file with the Board of Minerals and Environment an application and receive a permit to conduct a uranium exploration operation on a form approved by the board. Each uranium explorati…
SDCL § 45-6D-60 Violation of permit--Civil penalty--Liability for damages to environment
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Any person who violates any provision of any permit issued under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less than one hundred dollars per day nor more than one thousand dollars per day for each day which such violation occurs, is liable for damages to the environment o…
SDCL § 45-6D-61 Operation without permit--Civil penalty
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A person who operates a uranium exploration operation without a valid permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less than one thousand dollars per day nor more than five thousand dollars per day during which such violation occur…
SDCL § 45-6D-62 Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation
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It is a violation of a uranium exploration operation permit's terms and conditions to refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the Board of Minerals and Environment who, after presenting appropriate credentials requests entry for the purpose of inspection under …
SDCL § 45-6D-63 Jurisdiction and authority of board--Employment of personnel--Legal services provided by attorney general
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The Board of Minerals and Environment shall carry out and administer the provisions of this chapter. The board has jurisdiction and authority over all persons and property, public and private, necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The Department of Agriculture and …
SDCL § 45-6D-64 Assistance provided by other departments and agencies
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The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, the Department of Education, the commissioner of school and public lands, and local conservation districts shall furnish the Board of Minerals and Environment, as far as practicable, what…
SDCL § 45-6D-65 General powers of board
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The Board of Minerals and Environment has the following powers, duties, and functions: (1) To administer oaths or affirmations, subpoena witnesses, and compel their attendance at a hearing; (2) To accept gifts, contributions, federal grants - in - aid, or financial aid from any o…
SDCL § 45-6D-66 Specifications regarding application of chapter to new and prior operations
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Permits for uranium exploration operations shall be obtained as specified below: (1) After July 1, 1982, any operator proposing to engage in a new uranium exploration operation must first obtain a permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; (2) Applications for exploration…
SDCL § 45-6D-67 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 § 45-6D-7 Application form--Contents
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The application form shall contain: (1) The name of the operator who intends to conduct the uranium 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 …
SDCL § 45-6D-8 Reclamation plan required
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The applicant shall submit a plan of reclamation which shall be approved by the Board of Minerals and Environment before a uranium exploration operation permit may be issued. Source: SL 1982, ch 307 , § 8.
SDCL § 45-6D-9 Reclamation plan--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 the following:…