The lands described in a notice of intent to operate shall be considered cleared for special, exceptional, critical, or unique land characteristics if the department determines that the lands do not constitute special, exceptional, critical, or unique land and no nominating petitions pertaining to lands described in the notice are filed. The clearance shall remain in effect for seven years. If a mine permit application is not submitted within the seven-year period, the board may declare the clearance void and the lands may be reevaluated for special, exceptional, critical, or unique land characteristics.
S.D. Admin. R. 74:29:10:15
General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.
Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-33.4, 45-6B-33.6.