Section 69-05.2-08-10 - Permit applications - Permit area - Soil resources informationThe applicant shall submit a soil survey for the permit area consisting of a map and report prepared by a soil classifier as defined in subsection 30 of North Dakota Century Code section 38-14.1-02.
1. The map must be at a 1:4,800 scale and show:a. The location and the vertical and lateral (areal) extent of the suitable plant growth material (topsoil) within the permit area that is considered best for topdressing the area to be reclaimed. Suitable plant growth material considered best for topdressing is the noncalcareous surface horizon material that is dark-colored due to organic staining, has an electrical conductivity of less than two millimhos per centimeter (EC x 103), a sodium adsorption ratio of less than four (exchangeable sodium percentage of less than five) and an organic matter percentage of one or more.b. The location and the vertical and lateral (areal) extent of the remaining suitable plant growth material (subsoil) within the permit area, based on electrical conductivity of the saturation extract of less than four millimhos per centimeter (EC x 103), and sodium adsorption ratios of less than ten (exchangeable sodium percentage of less than twelve).c. The location of any prime farmlands identified under section 69-05.2-08-09.2. The report must contain: a. The results of any chemical and physical analyses made to determine the properties of the suitable plant growth material. Textural analyses must be included for all samples taken.b. The description, classification, and interpretation for use of the soils and suitable plant growth material in the permit area.3. Laboratory analyses must be made by the methods and procedures in United States department of agriculture handbook 60, Diagnosis and Improvement of Saline and Alkali Soils, by the United States salinity laboratory staff, United States government printing office, Washington, D. C., or by other methods and procedures approved in writing by the commission.4. Prior to a soil classifier beginning work on the required soil survey, a meeting of the soil classifier, the operator, if the operator so desires, and the commission staff will be held for the purpose of discussing proposed techniques, procedures for sampling and analyses, and the area to be surveyed.N.D. Admin Code 69-05.2-08-10
Effective August 1, 1980; amended effective June 1, 1983; May 1, 1990; January 1, 1993.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2016-362, October 2016, effective 10/1/2016.General Authority: NDCC 38-14.1-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 38-14.1-14