HB 1273
revise certain mining statutes.
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Bill overview
This bill revises South Dakota’s mining statutes to clarify definitions related to abandoned lands, affected land, aquifers, and the Black Hills. It updates regulations concerning life of the mine permits, large-scale mining operations, and reclamation requirements. The bill also adjusts application fees and establishes procedures for temporary cessation of mining activities and annual reporting by operators, with specific rules for large-scale gold and silver mining operations.
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Primary sponsor
Nicole Uhre-Balk
Cosponsors
Erik Muckey
Erin Healy
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