The commission may approve the permit application as submitted, approve with conditions that ensure the protection of human health and the environment, or deny the application.

The commission may deny a permit application if the exploration, drilling, or operation poses a threat to human health or the environment, failure to meet the requirements set forth by the Century Code or administrative code, or for any other reason allowable by law.

History: Effective October 1, 2020. General Authority: NDCC 38-19-04 Law Implemented: NDCC 38-19-04