N.D. Admin. Code 43-02-02.1-01

Current through Supplement No. 393, July, 2024
Section 43-02-02.1-01 - Definitions

1. "Abandoned well" means a well whose use has been permanently discontinued or which is in a state of disrepair such that it cannot be used for its intended purpose or for observation purposes.

2. "Aquifer" means a geological formation, group of formations, or part of a formation that is capable of yielding a significant amount of water to a well or spring.

3. "Area of review" is used as defined in 40 CFR 146.06.

4. "CFR" means Code of Federal Regulations as of April 1, 1983.

5. "Commission" means the industrial commission of this state.

6. "Contaminant" means any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substance or matter in water.

7. "Draft permit" is used as defined in 40 CFR 144.3.

8. "Exempted aquifer" is used as defined in 40 CFR 146.04.

9. "Injection well" means a well into which fluids are being injected.

10. "Mechanical integrity" is used as defined in 40 CFR 146.08.

11. "Person" means an individual, association, partnership, corporation, municipality, state or federal agency, or an agent or employee thereof.

12. "Underground source of drinking water" is used as defined in 40 CFR 146.03.

13. "Well" means a bored, drilled, or driven shaft, or a dug hole, whose depth is greater than the largest surface dimension.

N.D. Admin Code 43-02-02.1-01

Effective March 1, 1984.

General Authority: NDCC 38-12-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 38-12-02