Section 43-02-03-35 - [Effective 4/1/2024] Conversion of mineral wells to freshwater wellsAny person desiring to convert a mineral well to a freshwater well, as provided by North Dakota Century Code section 61-01-27, shall file an application for approval with the commission. The application must include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. If the well is to be used for other than individual domestic and livestock use, a conditional water permit issued by the department of water resources.2. An affidavit by the person desiring to obtain approval for the conversion stating that such person has the authority and assumes all liability for the use and plugging of the proposed freshwater well.3. The procedure which will be followed in converting the mineral well to a freshwater well.4. If the well is not currently plugged and abandoned, an affidavit must be executed by the operator of the well indicating that the parties responsible for plugging the mineral well have no objection to the conversion of the mineral well to a freshwater well. If the commission, after notice and hearing, determines that a mineral well may safely be used as a freshwater well, the commission may approve the conversion.
N.D. Admin Code 43-02-03-35
Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2014-352, April 2014, effective April 1, 2014. .Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2024-392, April 2024, effective 4/1/2024.General Authority: NDCC 38-08-04
Law Implemented: NDCC 38-08-04