74:55:01:60.01.  Postclosure plan -- Estimated costs for postclosure care. As part of the postclosure plan required by SDCL 45-6B-91, before the start of the postclosure period, the operator shall submit to the secretary the estimated costs for postclosure care and maintenance as computed in accordance with established engineering principles, including:

          (1)  The cost of long-term ground water restoration to ensure continued compliance consistent with the values listed in the restoration table contained in the permit for both production and nonproduction zones;

          (2)  The cost of operation of monitoring systems; and

          (3)  The cost of inspection and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with all applicable reclamation, design, and operating criteria.

          Source: 34 SDR 279, effective May 12, 2008.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93(15).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-40.