HB 1173
require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement.
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Bill overview
This bill requires certain applicants seeking permits from the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement (EIS). The cost of the EIS will be determined by the commission based on the project’s estimated construction costs, with a maximum fee of one-quarter of one percent of the first $100 million and one-twentieth of one percent of additional costs. An EIS is required for carbon dioxide transmission facilities and may be required for other projects if the commission deems it necessary. Existing environmental impact studies conducted under the National Environmental Policy Act can exempt projects from needing a new EIS.
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