N.D. Admin. Code 69-05.2-27-01
Any agency or authorized organization wishing to establish experimental or evaluation plots of any kind on mined land prior to the release of bond shall obtain the written approval of the commission and the operator. Landowner approval need be obtained only if the anticipated life of the plot will extend beyond the time at which bond release for the permit area is sought. Applicants shall state the objectives sought, the methods proposed to be used, the amount of land required, and duration of the proposed research. The applicant shall also agree to submit a yearly progress report and a final report to both the commission and the operator. Once the experimental work has ended, the acreage must be returned to acceptable state reclamation requirements. The operator is to assume the costs of bringing the land used for experimental plots to a condition that will meet the reclamation requirements unless the operator obtains written assurance from the agency or organization of that entity's intent and ability to reclaim.
N.D. Admin Code 69-05.2-27-01
General Authority: NDCC 38-14.1-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 38-14.1-03, 38-14.1-24