43-02-12-05. Distance restrictions - Shot hole operations - Nonexplosive methods.

Seismic shot hole operations may not be conducted less than six hundred sixty feet [201.17 meters] from water wells, buildings, underground cisterns, pipelines, and flowing springs.

Nonexplosive exploration methods may not be conducted less than three hundred feet [91.44 meters] from water wells, buildings, underground cisterns, pipelines, and flowing springs.

Variances may be granted to this section by written agreement between the permit holder and the owner of the subject property and must be available to the director upon request.

History: Effective December 1, 1997; amended effective September 1, 2000; May 1, 2004.

General Authority: NDCC 38-08.1

Law Implemented: NDCC 38-08.1-08