N.D. Admin. Code 43-02-02-15.2
All waste material associated with exploration or production of a subsurface mineral through deep wells must be properly disposed of in an authorized facility.
All waste material recovered from spills, leaks, and undesirable events shall immediately be disposed of in an authorized facility, although the remediation of such material may be allowed onsite if approved by the director.
This is not to be construed as requiring the offsite disposal of drilling mud or drill cuttings associated with the drilling of a shallow well. However, water remaining in a drilling or reserve pit used in the drilling and completion operations of a deep well is to be removed from the pit and disposed of in an authorized disposal well or used in a manner approved by the director. The disposition or use of the water must be included on the sundry notice (form 4-sm) reporting the plan of reclamation pursuant to sections 43-02-02-15.4 and 43-02-02-15.5.
N.D. Admin Code 43-02-02-15.2
General Authority: NDCC 38-12-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 38-12-02