ARSD 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.