Prior to the construction of any injection well to be utilized for the disposal of fluids resulting from deep geothermal energy production, the department of environmental quality shall permit an operator to operate the underground injection well pursuant to article 33.1-25.

All underground injection wells also are subject to chapter 43-02-03 where applicable.

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