Section 38-08.1-04 - Application for permit to engage in geophysical explorationAny person desiring to engage in geophysical exploration before actually engaging in the exploration shall file an application for a permit to engage in geophysical exploration with the commission. The application for a permit for geophysical exploration must include the following:
1. The name, address, and telephone number of the person intending to engage in geophysical exploration or plugging operations and the name and telephone number of any local representative who may be contacted by the commission concerning geophysical exploration activities.2. The name, address, and telephone number of any subcontractors, including drilling and plugging subcontractors, to be employed by the person intending to conduct geophysical exploration or plugging operations.3. The name and address of the resident agent for service of process of the person intending to engage in geophysical exploration.4. The date upon which geophysical exploration is to begin.5. The approximate number and depth of any drill holes and the specific location of any drill holes or a description of the property on which the geophysical exploration is to be conducted described by township, range, section, and quarter section.6. A fee of up to one hundred dollars. The person making application for a geophysical exploration permit shall file an amended application whenever there is any new information or a change in the information contained in the application on file with the commission.