SDCL § 45-6B-17: Notice of application--Mailing to owners and lessees of surface rights.

In addition to the notice requirement of § 45-6B-16, the applicant shall mail a copy of such notice immediately after first publication to all owners and lessees of the surface rights of the affected land if other than the mineral owner. Proof of such notice and mailing, such as certified mail with return receipt requested where possible, shall be provided the Board of Minerals and Environment and become part of the application.