Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources



South Dakota Board of Minerals and Environment hearing on adoption and amendment of rules under ARSD 74:29.

Clarifies the requirements that permitted mine operators must meet when posting financial assurance to cover reclamation and post closure liability and adjusts certain mine permit application timing requirements.

New content is added below as the draft rules move through the rule-making process.






Interim Rules Hearing
Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
07/15/2025
07/11/2025


Agency Contact: Brian Walsh mail to: DANRAdminRules@state.sd.us