The Minerals, Mining, and Superfund Program has received the following mine permit applications. Information on each application can be obtained by clicking on the applicant's name below.
Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Determination
Supplemental Information for Request for Determination - July 2, 2018
Notice of Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - July 16, 2018
Revised Notice of Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - July 25, 2018
DANR Determination that Proposed Mine Area does not Constitute Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - October 5, 2018
Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Determination
Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands and Notice of Intent to Operate, General Mine Plan, Maps, and Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Assessment (Note: As requested by the State Archaeologist office and in accordance with SDCL 1-20-21.2, reports showing locations of archaeologic sites are considered confidential and are not available to the public) - December 3, 2021
Bentonite Performance Minerals' Proof of Filing Request for Determination with Butte County Register of Deeds Office and Proof of Mailing Request to Review Agencies - December 7, 2021
Notice of Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - December 10, 2021
DANR Determination that Proposed Mine Area does not Constitute Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - February 15, 2022
Large Scale Mine Permit Application
Large Scale Mine Permit Application (Note: As requested by the State Archaeologist office and in accordance with SDCL 1-20-21.2, reports showing locations of archaeologic sites are considered confidential and are not available to the public. Also, lease information is also considered confidential and not available to the public) - October 21, 2022
Notification to Interested Persons and Butte County Commission of Receipt of Request for Determination - October 24, 2022
DANR Completeness Letter - November 7, 2022
Additional DANR Comments - November 14, 2022
BPM Response to November 7, 2022 DANR Comments - February 28, 2024
Revised Large Scale Mine Permit Application (Note: As requested by the State Archaeologist office and in accordance with SDCL 1-20-21.2, reports showing locations of archaeologic sites are considered confidential and are not available to the public. Also, lease information is also considered confidential and not available to the public) - February 28, 2024
Revised Large Scale Mine Permit Application Appendices - February 28, 2024
Second DANR Completeness Letter - March 6, 2024
BPM Response to March 6, 2024 DANR Comments - April 11, 2024
Summary Document - April 11, 2024
DANR Completeness Email - April 17, 2024
Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Determination
Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands and Notice of Intent to Operate, General Mine Plan, Maps, and Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Assessment (Note: As requested by the State Archaeologist office and in accordance with SDCL 1-20-21.2, reports showing locations of archaeologic sites are considered confidential and are not available to the public) - August 19, 2022
DANR Completeness Letter - August 30, 2022
Confirmation of Proof of Filing Request for Determination with State Historical Preservation Office, Archaeological Research Center, and Department of Game, Fish, and Parks - September 22, 2022
Proof of Filing Request for Determination with Lawrence County Register of Deeds Office, Department of Tourism, and Archaeological Research Center - April 20, 2023
Notice of Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - May 1, 2023
DANR Determination that Proposed Mine Area does not Constitute Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - August 2, 2023