require certain applicants that seek a permit from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement.

Summary

The bill makes it mandatory for certain applicants seeking a Public Utilities Commission permit to prepare and pay for an environmental impact statement (EIS). It sets minimum and maximum fees that the applicant must deposit, and gives the commission authority to require an EIS, especially for carbon‑dioxide transmission projects. The measure aims to place the cost of environmental review on the project sponsor rather than the state.

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