Chapter 6B - MINED LAND RECLAMATION

Section 45-6B-1 - Citation of chapter
Section 45-6B-2 - Legislative findings and policy
Section 45-6B-3 - Definition of terms
Section 45-6B-4 - Local government permit-Additional bond or surety not authorized-Conditional mining permit
Section 45-6B-5 - Application for permit for mining operation
Section 45-6B-6 - Application for permit-Contents
Section 45-6B-7 - Reclamation plan-Contents
Section 45-6B-8 - Previously mined land-Reclamation not required for surface mining
Section 45-6B-9 - Previously mined land-Reclamation not required for underground mining
Section 45-6B-10 - Map of affected area
Section 45-6B-11 - Approval of reclamation plan by Department of Education and Department of Game, Fish and Parks
Section 45-6B-12 - Consultation with surface owner-Instrument of consultation
Section 45-6B-13 - Instrument of consultation not obtained-Hearing and order
Section 45-6B-14 - Fee for application
Section 45-6B-15 - Copy of application filed with department and register of deeds-Public inspection
Section 45-6B-16 - Notice of application-Publication
Section 45-6B-17 - Notice of application-Mailing to owners and lessees of surface rights
Section 45-6B-18 - Amendment of permit and modifications of operating or reclamation plans-Application fees
Section 45-6B-19 - Confidential information in application protected-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 45-6B-20 - Inspection of site prior to issuance of permit-Surety for reclamation costs required
Section 45-6B-20.1 - Board may require additional proof of financial assurance from certain operators-Content and amount-Factors for consideration
Section 45-6B-20.2 - Time for filing under 45-6B-201
Section 45-6B-21 - Criteria for determining amount and duration of surety
Section 45-6B-22 - Surety bond-Surety other than bond-Considerations by board
Section 45-6B-23 - Cash or securities in lieu of surety
Section 45-6B-24 - Surety payable to state-Conditions required
Section 45-6B-25 - Surety liability continues until released
Section 45-6B-26 - Surety penalty-Amount
Section 45-6B-27 - Surety penalty-Increase or reduction
Section 45-6B-28 - Objections-Statements in support of application-Notice and hearing
Section 45-6B-29 - County request for hearing on application
Section 45-6B-30 - Hearing on application-Time extension-Notice-Time for decision
Section 45-6B-31 - Modification of application prior to hearing
Section 45-6B-32 - Grant of permit if application in compliance with law-Grounds for denial
Section 45-6B-33 - Unsuitable land-No permit issued
Section 45-6B-33.1 - Socioeconomic impact study-Preparation at operator's expense-Contents-Determination of sufficiency
Section 45-6B-33.2 - Permit application for small-scale mining operation-Small-scale mining operation defined
Section 45-6B-33.3 - Special, exceptional, critical, or unique land defined
Section 45-6B-33.4 - Preliminary list of special, exceptional, critical, or unique lands-Application for classification
Section 45-6B-33.5 - Alternative restrictions and limitations by board on special, exceptional, critical, or unique land
Section 45-6B-33.6 - Determination of classification-Notice and grounds
Section 45-6B-33.7 - Appeal of determination-Hearing-Notice
Section 45-6B-33.8 - Underground mining allowed beneath special, exceptional, critical, or unique land
Section 45-6B-34 - Notice to county commissioners of approval or denial of permit or amendment
Section 45-6B-35 - Mining operations-Applicable law
Section 45-6B-36 - Annual filing of map and fee
Section 45-6B-37 - Grading
Section 45-6B-38 - Disposal of refuse
Section 45-6B-39 - Revegetation
Section 45-6B-40 - Removal and handling of topsoil
Section 45-6B-41 - Disturbance to hydrologic balance
Section 45-6B-42 - Slides, subsidence, or damage protection-Fencing
Section 45-6B-43 - Surface areas protected-Spoil piles-Weeds
Section 45-6B-44 - Proposed reclamation plan-Copy to adjacent landowner-Approval of plan-Consultation with landowner and local authorities-Reclamation of all affected land
Section 45-6B-45 - Choices of reclamation-Requirements for operator
Section 45-6B-46 - Time for completion of reclamation-Plantings not required under certain conditions
Section 45-6B-47 - Transfer of permit-Application-Release of first operator and surety as to reclamation-Transfer fee
Section 45-6B-48 - Violation-Notice to operator
Section 45-6B-49 - Violation-Cease and desist order
Section 45-6B-50 - Violation-Hearing
Section 45-6B-51 - Violation-Modification, suspension, or revocation of permit
Section 45-6B-52 - Violation-Action for temporary restraining order or injunction
Section 45-6B-53 - Small-scale operation-Special permit laws applicable
Section 45-6B-54 - Small-scale operation-Application for permit-Contents
Section 45-6B-55 - [Effective Until 7/1/2024] Small-scale operation-Fee-Surety
Section 45-6B-55 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Small-scale operation-Fee-Surety
Section 45-6B-56 - Small-scale operation-Annual notice of intent to continue-Fee and reporting requirements
Section 45-6B-57 - Small-scale operation-Notice of completion of reclamation
Section 45-6B-58 - [Repealed]
Section 45-6B-59 - Laws applicable to processing and action on applications
Section 45-6B-60 - Small-scale operation-Conversion of permit to larger operation
Section 45-6B-61 - Small-scale operation-Conversion of permit-Time for action on application
Section 45-6B-62 - Small-scale operation-Conversion of permit-Laws applicable to procedure
Section 45-6B-63 - Small-scale operation-Conversion of permit-Grounds for denial
Section 45-6B-64, 45-6B-65 - [Repealed]
Section 45-6B-66 - Violation-Forfeiture of surety-Proceedings by attorney general
Section 45-6B-67 - Violation-Forfeiture of surety-Foreclosure of real estate
Section 45-6B-68 - Violation-Forfeiture of surety-Reclamation of land by board
Section 45-6B-69 - Fees deposited in environment and natural resources fee fund-Proceeds of forfeiture of surety deposited in special revenue fund
Section 45-6B-70 - Violation of permit-Civil penalty-Liability for damages to environment
Section 45-6B-71 - Operation without permit-Civil penalty
Section 45-6B-71.1 - Operation without permit near lake or stream as misdemeanor
Section 45-6B-72 - Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation
Section 45-6B-73 - Jurisdiction and authority of board-Employment of personnel-Legal services provided by attorney general
Section 45-6B-74 - Studies and programs initiated and encouraged by board
Section 45-6B-75 - Assistance provided by other departments and agencies
Section 45-6B-76 - General powers of board
Section 45-6B-77 - [Repealed]
Section 45-6B-78 - [Repealed]
Section 45-6B-79 - Use of reclamation fund
Section 45-6B-80 - Exemption of educational and recreational activities
Section 45-6B-81 - [Effective Until 7/1/2024] Promulgation of rules by board regarding surface mining and reclamation
Section 45-6B-81 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Promulgation of rules by board regarding surface mining and reclamation
Section 45-6B-82 to 45-6B-85 - [Repealed]
Section 45-6B-85.1 - Executed
Section 45-6B-86 - [Repealed]
Section 45-6B-87 - Large-scale gold or silver surface mining operations not exempt from federal laws
Section 45-6B-88 - Procedures for issuance, suspension, revocation, and renewal of permits-Hearing-Uncontested recommendation
Section 45-6B-89 - [Repealed]
Section 45-6B-90 - [Repealed]
Section 45-6B-91 - Postclosure plan-Postclosure care-Financial assurance-Certification of completed postclosure activities-Liability of operator
Section 45-6B-92 - Description of critical resources affected by reclamation plan
Section 45-6B-93 - Annual report on large-scale gold or silver surface mining operation-Information to be included
Section 45-6B-94 - Gold or silver surface mining-Legislative findings
Section 45-6B-95 - Permits for new large-scale operations-Limitations
Section 45-6B-96 - Permits for presently operating large-scale gold or silver surface mines
Section 45-6B-97 - Reclamation-Qualifications for credit-Assignment
Section 45-6B-98 - Submission of reclamation plan-Contents
Section 45-6B-99 - Exclusion of underground mining operations
Section 45-6B-100 to 45-6B-103 - [Repealed]
Section 45-6B-104 - New surface mining permits prohibited for private land in Spearfish Canyon
Section 45-6B-105 - Location of Spearfish Canyon
Section 45-6B-106 - Lake dredging activities license