SDCL § 45-6-79: Filing request for temporary cessation--Contents.

Any operator who desires to cease mining temporarily shall file a request for temporary cessation with the department. The request shall contain the following information:

(1) The operator's name and license number;

(2) The date of cessation of mining at each licensed site;

(3) Reasons for the cessation of mining activities; and

(4) A statement concerning the existing condition of the affected land and reclamation activities that have already been completed for each licensed site.