require an alternate approval process for an operation that extracts materials by the use of explosives.

HB 1287 requires mining operations in South Dakota that use explosives to extract sand, gravel, rock for construction, pegmatite, limestone, or materials used in cement or lime production to obtain a new permit under Chapter 45-6B. New or expanding operations must secure this permit by July 1, 2026, while existing operations must transition to the new permit system over five years (allowing 20% of operators to switch annually). Operators must report explosive use to the state department within 90 days of the bill's effective date and may request a six-month extension if they cannot obtain the permit by the deadline.