SDCL § 45-6B-33.4: Preliminary list of special, exceptional, critical, or unique lands--Application for classification.

The board, after consultation with other concerned state agencies, shall establish a preliminary list of special, exceptional, critical, or unique lands in accordance with the provisions of §§ 45-6B-33 and 45-6B-33.3. In addition, any citizen, organization, or agency may make written application to the board for such classification of a specific area. Any final determination as to such designations may not be made until an application for a permit to mine is filed which application includes land on the preliminary list.