South Dakota § 45-6C-10 Notice to Department of Game, Fish and Parks--Restrictions concerning riparian habitat.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 45-6C-10 — Notice to Department of Game, Fish and Parks--Restrictions concerning riparian habitat.

South Dakota·Title 45 MINING, OIL AND GAS·Ch. 45-6A MINERAL EXPLORATION

Upon receipt of a notice of intent to conduct an exploration operation, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources shall notify the Department of Game, Fish and Parks of the area proposed for the exploration operation. The operator shall abide by any reasonable restrictions subject to review and approval by the Board of Minerals and Environment at the request of the operator concerning riparian habitat or threatened or endangered species as notified, in writing, by that department within thirty days of the filing of the notice. Restriction concerning riparian habitat for exploration activities are limited to such habitat located within one hundred feet of each stream bank. Such restrictions concerning riparian habitat may include temporarily diverting the stream flow, bank restora

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Upon receipt of a notice of intent to conduct an exploration operation, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources shall notify the Department of Game, Fish and Parks of the area proposed for the exploration operation. The operator shall abide by any reasonable restrictions subject to review and approval by the Board of Minerals and Environment at the request of the operator concerning riparian habitat or threatened or endangered species as notified, in writing, by that department within thirty days of the filing of the notice. Restriction concerning riparian habitat for exploration activities are limited to such habitat located within one hundred feet of each stream bank. Such restrictions concerning riparian habitat may include temporarily diverting the stream flow, bank restoration, and revegetation of the riparian habitat area. Revegetation of the riparian habitat area shall be agreed upon by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks before notifying the operator. A copy of any such restrictions shall be filed with the department by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.

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