South Dakota § 45-6B-33.1 Socioeconomic impact study--Preparation at operator's expense--Contents--Determination of sufficiency.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 45-6B-33.1 — Socioeconomic impact study--Preparation at operator's expense--Contents--Determination of sufficiency.

South Dakota § 45-6B-33.1

Title 45MINING, OIL AND GAS

Ch. 45-6AMINED LAND RECLAMATION

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S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-33.1 (2026).

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Before making a determination pursuant to subdivision 45-6B-33(6), the board shall require the applicant to submit a socioeconomic impact study. The socioeconomic impact study shall be prepared at the operator's expense by a contractor approved by the board. An applicant may request board approval of a contractor at any time before or after filing a permit application. The socioeconomic impact study shall evaluate the potential impacts of the proposed mining operation including the following areas:

(1)Population base;

(2)Employment and income;

(3)Tax base;

(4)Housing;

(5)Community services, including schools, law enforcement and fire protection, solid waste, water and wastewater, and roads; and (6) Recreational opportunities or other beneficial uses of land within an

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Before making a determination pursuant to subdivision 45-6B-33(6), the board shall require the applicant to submit a socioeconomic impact study. The socioeconomic impact study shall be prepared at the operator's expense by a contractor approved by the board. An applicant may request board approval of a contractor at any time before or after filing a permit application. The socioeconomic impact study shall evaluate the potential impacts of the proposed mining operation including the following areas: (1) Population base; (2) Employment and income; (3) Tax base; (4) Housing; (5) Community services, including schools, law enforcement and fire protection, solid waste, water and wastewater, and roads; and (6) Recreational opportunities or other beneficial uses of land within and adjacent to the permit area. If applicable, a study shall include an evaluation of the cumulative impacts of the proposed operation considered together with existing operations in the surrounding region. If an applicant is required to submit a socioeconomic impact study to a county government pursuant to county zoning ordinance or requirements, the board shall determine upon receipt of an application for a mining operation permit whether the required county socioeconomic impact study will satisfy the board requirements for such a study as provided for in this section.