In the director's evaluation of statewide or interdistrict significance applications, the director must use all relevant documentary information submitted and oral testimony given for the board's consideration at its meeting. The director may use any information in the files and records retained by the department or engineering information developed or obtained through investigation of the project area by the department's staff.
The director may also request information or comment from independent sources, but is not required to delay the decision for more than thirty days from the date of request while waiting for comment from these sources. All information used must be relevant and is part of the record.
N.D. Admin Code 89-02-01-09.4
General Authority: NDCC 61-03-13
Law Implemented: NDCC 61-32-03