SDCL § 45-6B-28: Objections--Statements in support of application--Notice and hearing.

Any person may file written objections to or statements in support of an application for a mining permit with the Board of Minerals and Environment. Such material shall be filed with the board not more than twenty days after the date of last publication of notice pursuant to § 45-6B-16. The board shall hold a hearing pursuant to § 45-6B-30 on the question of whether the permit should be granted. The applicant shall be notified by the board or department within ten days of receipt of any objections to the application and be provided a copy of the written objections.