S.D. Admin. R. 74:29:11:56

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

Section 74:29:11:56 - General postclosure inspection and maintenance activities

During the postclosure period, the operator shall conduct site maintenance and other activities in accordance with the approved postclosure plan, including the following, as applicable:

(1) Conduct at minimum quarterly inspections of the entire mine site to monitor, the following:

(a) Condition of vegetation;

(b) Erosion and sediment controls;

(c) Well heads;

(d) Subsidence;

(e) Impoundments;

(f) Safety hazards; and

(g) Other potential problems;

(2) Maintain and repair, as necessary, damage to vegetation, including topsoiling, seeding, planting, fertilizing, and mulching, as necessary;

(3) Continue noxious weed control;

(4) Maintain erosion and sediment control structures in proper operating order, as necessary. If the need for sediment and erosion controls in an area becomes unnecessary the structures may be removed for aesthetic purposes;

(5) Repair leaking well heads, or replug wells as necessary;

(6) Maintain and repair impoundments to ensure stability;

(7) Monitor areas of subsidence, fencing subsidence areas as necessary, or undertaking slope reduction as necessary;

(8) Maintain locking gates, fences, and warning signs to limit access to the site;

(9) Remove or dispose of trash and other waste that accumulates during the postclosure period;

(10) Maintain fire protection; and

(11) Provide equipment, tools, and power to conduct maintenance activities.

All maintenance and repair work must be documented in an annual postclosure report submitted to the department.

S.D. Admin. R. 74:29:11:56

33 SDR 160, effective 4/17/2007.

General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-91.