SB188

Sand and gravel mine operators in South Dakota must now follow stricter public notice rules before starting new mining operations. For larger mines (over 10 acres or extracting 25,000+ tons annually), operators must publish notices three times over six months instead of just once, giving the public much more advance warning. The notices must also include more detailed information, such as dust and noise mitigation plans and the expected completion date of the mining operation.

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