In deciding whether a sufficient demonstration has been made by the operator under subsection 1 of section 43-02-02.2-18, the department shall consider the premining baseline water quality and geochemistry, including up-gradient and down-gradient aquifers and the direction and velocity of ground water movement through the producing zone.
N.D. Admin Code 43-02-02.2-19
General Authority: NDCC 38-12-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 38-12-02