N.D. Admin. Code 69-05.2-14-01
The operator shall case, seal, or otherwise manage each drill hole, borehole, or well within the permit area to prevent toxic drainage from entering ground or surface waters, minimize disturbance to the prevailing hydrologic balance, and ensure the safety of people, livestock, fish and wildlife, and machinery in the permit and adjacent areas. Unless approved for monitoring, the operator shall permanently close or otherwise acceptably manage openings uncovered or exposed by mining activities. Use of a drilled hole or borehole or monitoring well as a water well must meet the provisions of section 69-05.2-16-16. This section does not apply to holes drilled and used solely for blasting.
N.D. Admin Code 69-05.2-14-01
General Authority: NDCC 38-14.1-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 38-14.1-24