SDCL § 45-6D-26: 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 uranium exploration operation permit with the Board of Minerals and Environment. The material for intervention shall be filed with the board not more than twenty days after the date of last publication of notice pursuant to § 45-6D-12. The board shall hold a hearing pursuant to § 45-6D-28 on the question of whether the permit should be granted. The applicant shall be notified by the board or Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources within five days of receipt of any objections to the application and shall be provided a copy of the written objections.