§ 45-6D-1 Citation of chapter
§ 45-6D-2 Legislative findings and policy
§ 45-6D-3 Definition of terms
§ 45-6D-4 Permit or surety not required by governmental office or political subdivision
§ 45-6D-5 Laws applicable to operations on state-owned land
§ 45-6D-6 Application for permit for exploration operations–Items comprising application
§ 45-6D-7 Application form–Contents
§ 45-6D-8 Reclamation plan required
§ 45-6D-9 Reclamation plan–Contents
§ 45-6D-10 Map of permit area
§ 45-6D-11 Copy of application filed with register of deeds–Public inspection
§ 45-6D-12 Notice of application–Publication
§ 45-6D-13 Notice to Department of Game, Fish and Parks–Restrictions concerning riparianhabitat
§ 45-6D-14 Notice to state archaeologist–Restrictions concerning site disturbances
§ 45-6D-15 Confidential information in application protected–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 45-6D-16 Consultation with surface owner–Restrictions of owner
§ 45-6D-17 Domestic water wells–Information required of operator
§ 45-6D-18 Fee for application
§ 45-6D-19 Inspection of area prior to issuance or renewal of permit–Surety for costs of pluggingtest holes and reclamation
§ 45-6D-20 Criteria for determining amount of surety
§ 45-6D-21 Surety bond–Surety other than bond–Considerations by board
§ 45-6D-22 Cash or securities in lieu of surety
§ 45-6D-23 Surety payable to state–Conditions required
§ 45-6D-24 Surety liability continues until released
§ 45-6D-25 Surety penalty–Amount
§ 45-6D-26 Objections–Statements in support of application–Notice and hearing
§ 45-6D-27 County request for hearing on application
§ 45-6D-28 Hearing on application–Notice–Time for decision
§ 45-6D-29 Grant of permit if application in compliance with law–Grounds for denial
§ 45-6D-30 Term of permit–Triennial renewal
§ 45-6D-31 Notice to county commissioners of approval of or denial of permit or renewal
§ 45-6D-32 Exploration operations–Applicable laws
§ 45-6D-33 Capping, sealing, and plugging test holes–Temporary delay
§ 45-6D-34 Capping, sealing, and plugging test holes–Rules
§ 45-6D-36 Test holes converted to water wells
§ 45-6D-37 Roads and trails
§ 45-6D-38 Restoration of drill sites and affected land
§ 45-6D-39 Penetration of aquifer–Notice to board
§ 45-6D-40 Penetration of aquifer–Report required
§ 45-6D-41 Geological conditions–Report required
§ 45-6D-42 Geological conditions reports confidential–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 45-6D-43 Renewal of permit–Information required
§ 45-6D-44 Renewal of permit–Notice of application
§ 45-6D-45 Renewal of permit–Confidentiality of required information
§ 45-6D-46 Renewal of permit–Objections–Statements in support of application–Notice andhearing
§ 45-6D-47 Renewal of permit–Hearing on application–Notice–Time for decision
§ 45-6D-48 Renewal of permit–Operation continued under original permit–Implementation ofnonapproved modification ground for revocation or denial of permit
§ 45-6D-49 Renewal of permit–Grounds for denial of modifications
§ 45-6D-50 Renewal of permit–Grounds for denial
§ 45-6D-51 Violation–Notice to operator
§ 45-6D-52 Violation–Cease and desist order
§ 45-6D-53 Violation–Hearing
§ 45-6D-54 Violation–Modification, suspension, or revocation of permit
§ 45-6D-55 Violation–Action for temporary restraining order or injunction
§ 45-6D-56 Violation–Forfeiture of surety–Proceedings by attorney general
§ 45-6D-57 Violation–Forfeiture of surety–Reclamation of land by board
§ 45-6D-58 Fees deposited in environment and natural resources fee fund–Proceeds of forfeitureof surety deposited in special revenue fund
§ 45-6D-59 Operator currently in violation–Issuance of permit prohibited
§ 45-6D-60 Violation of permit–Civil penalty–Liability for damages to environment
§ 45-6D-61 Operation without permit–Civil penalty
§ 45-6D-62 Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation
§ 45-6D-63 Jurisdiction and authority of board–Employment of personnel–Legal servicesprovided by attorney general
§ 45-6D-64 Assistance provided by other departments and agencies
§ 45-6D-65 General powers of board
§ 45-6D-66 Specifications regarding application of chapter to new and prior operations
§ 45-6D-67 Confidentiality period of certain mineral exploration reports
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 45 > Chapter 6D - Uranium Exploration

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
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