ARSD 74:29:10:10. Notice of determination to operator and others

Upon determining whether or not lands included in a notice of intent to operate are eligible for inclusion on the preliminary list of special, exceptional, critical, or unique lands, the department shall notify the operator of the determination in writing. The notice shall include the reason for the determination and copies of nominating petitions or other information supporting the determination. Copies of the written notice shall be mailed by the department to the following: (1) Any agency that submitted a recommendation pursuant to § 74:29:10:07; (2) Individuals on the interested persons mailing list; (3) Any person who submitted a nominating petition for lands described in the notice of intent to operate; (4) The county commission of the county in which the proposed mining operation is located; and (5) The surface and mineral owners of the lands described in the notice of intent to operate.