S.D. Admin. R. 74:29:07:20

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 74:29:07:20 - Rangeland

The following requirements apply to rangeland as an approved postmining land use:

(1) Affected land must have the capability to support a livestock carrying capacity that is equivalent to that of the surrounding area or to that of the reference area, if used;

(2) Slopes may not exceed three to one unless the board approves steeper slopes;

(3) Fencing newly seeded areas is required if it is necessary to preclude livestock or wildlife from impairing establishment of the required vegetation; and

(4) Reclamation is complete when the reclaimed range is capable of withstanding proper stocking rates for two consecutive years prior to bond release.

S.D. Admin. R. 74:29:07:20

14 SDR 111, effective 3/3/1988.

General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-7, 45-6B-25, 45-6B-37 to 45-6B-45.