43-02-02.5-20. Exploration reports.

1. Quarterly progress reports listing locations of testholes completed and plugged must be filed by the twenty-fifth day of January, April, July, and October by all permitholders. If no drilling occurred during the quarter, a report so stating must be filed.

2. Completion reports also must be filed upon completion of the exploration or evaluation, or upon the expiration of the permit, whichever occurs first, by all permitholders. The completion

reports shall include all progress on exploration and evaluation and any other information requested by the state geologist.

History: Effective July 1, 2026.

General Authority: NDCC 38-12-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 38-12-02